Southwest Recycling & Transfer Station

Small, working recycling center in Mountlake Terrace that locals drop by with household recyclables and yard debris. It sees a steady mix of cars and small trucks, especially on weekend mornings and during spring cleanups.

There’s a little entrance booth and a scale area near the front - expect to slow down and line up if there’s traffic. Recycling bays and roll-off containers are set out across the yard, so be prepared to pull up, hop out and sort materials at the bins. Concrete and paved surfaces can be dusty; bring gloves and something to cover a load if it’s windy. Weekends fill up faster than weekdays, and maneuvering a trailer takes a bit more space than a car.