Tacoma – Landfill Recycling Center

A city recycling spot on S Mullen that locals use when the curbside bin isn’t enough. Neighbors drop off everything from cardboard and mixed recyclables to yard debris here, and it’s geared toward keeping things out of the landfill. Expect a working, no-frills place rather than a polished customer center.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to pull up slowly; there’s usually a scale nearby and many people stop both coming and going. The recycling bins and drop-off bays sit to the right a short way in, with piles or containers for paper, cardboard, metals, glass and yard waste separated. The site is large enough for trucks and trailers, so give extra space when maneuvering and watch for forklifts or loaders moving material. Weekends, especially in spring and fall, get busy and lines can form out to the street.