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Rainier Drop is the small town waste site just off Rainier Acres Road used by local residents to get rid of household and yard junk. Folks from Rainier and nearby neighborhoods swing by with pickup loads, trailers, and the occasional car full of stuff.
Pull up to a single entrance where there’s a booth and a spot to stop and check in before proceeding. The site feels compact - a few drive lanes, piles or dumpsters for different materials, and a scale area that traffic uses on the way out. Yard debris and recyclables are set apart from general trash, so expect to be sorting as you move through the drop-off lanes. Lines form during busy times, and backing up a trailer is normal, so take it slow.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring tarps and straps so loose debris stays contained when hauling - it makes unloading quicker and cleaner.
- Separate yard waste from other trash before getting there; Washington facilities commonly expect materials sorted into different piles.
- If hauling a trailer, know where to park and reverse safely - give larger trucks room to maneuver and watch for workers and other vehicles.
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