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DTG Recycle at 701 SW 34th St in Renton is the local recycling center people use to drop off household recyclables and the occasional bulky item. Neighbors bring everything from flattened moving boxes to old electronics and scrap metal. The place has that industrial, no-frills feel - concrete pads, big bins, and open-air lanes.
Drive onto the lot and there's usually a small entrance booth with lanes leading to the different containers. Bays and large roll-off containers typically hold paper/cardboard, glass, metals and many plastics, while electronics and appliances are often handled separately or during special drop-off events. In Washington it’s common to keep yard debris separate, and some counties run free household hazardous waste collection events for paint, batteries and solvents. Weekends get backed up, especially during spring cleanup season, so midweek or early mornings are quieter.
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Before You Go
- Break down and flatten boxes before arriving - they take up less space and make the cardboard bin quicker to use.
- Sort materials in the truck into piles (paper, metal, mixed plastics) so unloading is faster and requires less bending.
- Wear gloves, bring straps for heavy bundles, and have a second person handy for bulky or awkward items like appliances or large metal pieces.
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