Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A local drop-off point for household and small commercial loads in Bellevue, used mostly by residents, landscapers, and people clearing out garages. The site sits on NE 6th St and is the kind of place neighbors swing by with a pickup or trailer when sorting out trash, recyclables, or yard debris.
Drive up to an entrance area where there’s usually a small booth and lanes to pull into; expect to queue if it’s a busy time. Many Washington facilities require separation of recyclables and yard waste, so there are separate containers or piles to sort into once on site. There’s commonly a scale and some onsite checking of loads, and most people move from the entrance to a drop zone and back past the scale. The site looks industrial - concrete pads, large roll-off bins, and signs marking where different materials go.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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