Prairie Ridge Transfer Station

Prairie Ridge Transfer Station in Bonney Lake handles residential drop-offs before loads get trucked out to a landfill. Locals bring yard debris and household trash here when driving to a distant landfill isn't practical. The site is used by homeowners and small haulers from around the area.

Pull up to an entrance booth where staff will check vehicles and direct traffic; there’s usually a scale drivers cross in and then again when leaving since charges are by weight. The site is a working lot with compactors and transfer bays, so expect trucks, dumpsters, and some dust depending on the season. Recycling and yard waste often need to be separated in Washington, so have those items sorted before getting in line. Weekends and spring cleanup days tend to be busiest, with lines forming and slower movement through the bays.