City of Federal Way Recycling Information

Small, no-frills recycling center in Federal Way where locals drop off cans, paper, plastics and other common recyclables. Neighbors, renters and small-scale yard-cleanup folks use it when curbside pickup isn't enough. It’s the kind of place people swing by with a pickup or a few tubs of stuff to keep things out of the landfill.

Expect a compact site with a few large bins and roll-off containers clustered together; vehicles pull up to unload and then move on. Many centers in Washington separate yard debris and recyclables, so stacks of green or brown yard material and sorted recyclables are often visible. There’s usually an entrance booth or a checkpoint and a place to stop so attendants can direct where each load should go. Weekends and spring cleanup times often bring a line of trucks and trailers, so plan for a short wait.