Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station

A neighborhood recycling center in Kirkland that locals use to drop off household recyclables and keep bulky stuff out of the trash. People bring carloads or small trailers-it’s the kind of place neighbors stop at between errands and yard cleanup days.

Drive up to a small entrance with an attendant booth and a scale nearby; most centers charge by weight, so there’s usually a stop at the scale on the way in or out. Recycling containers and sorting islands are arranged in lanes; the mixed bins are often to one side and specialty drop-offs (like cardboard or scrap metal) are clustered together. The site looks industrial-paved areas, concrete islands, and dumpsters-so wear sensible shoes and expect some truck traffic and backing vehicles.