Junk disposal in Seattle, WA: mattresses, couches, furniture, appliances, TVs & electronics, paint & hazardous waste
Here's how to legally get rid of bulky junk in Seattle, item by item. Every option links to the official city or county page we checked. Where we couldn't verify something, we say so. Check the linked page or call your city's service line.
Quick answer by item
| Item | Best verified option |
|---|---|
| Mattress | SPU Special Item Pickup, $31/item |
| Couch / furniture | SPU Special Item Pickup, $31/item |
| Fridge / AC (freon) | Special Item Pickup: $31, or $39.25 for pre-2005 CFC units |
| TV / computer | Special Item Pickup ($31 large items) |
| Paint / chemicals | Free North and South HHW facilities |
Mattresses and box springs
Mattress short answer: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will pick up a mattress or box spring through Special Item Pickup for $31 per item (SPU's posted price on 2026-10-12), charged to your utility bill. The utility account holder schedules it online or at (206) 684-3000. Renters go through their landlord.
Mattress options at a glance
SPU Special Item Pickup
Cost: $31 per item (per SPU, checked 2026-10-12), billed on your combined utility bill · Type: City pickup (paid)
Mattresses and box springs are on SPU's list of large items. Items must be under 300 lbs, 8 ft tall, 4 ft in diameter, and covered on rainy days. The utility account holder must schedule, online or at (206) 684-3000. Single-family: collected on your next regular garbage day after booking; out by 7:00 a.m. at your normal collection point. Renters in 5+ unit buildings must ask the property manager or owner. source
Step by step (single-family homes)
- Log into your SPU account and choose Special Item Pickup, or call (206) 684-3000.
- SPU collects on your next regular garbage day after you book.
- Set the mattress where your garbage is normally collected, on flat ground, easily reached from the street, by 7:00 a.m. Cover it if it's raining.
- Don't leave items outside until your pickup is confirmed.
Apartments and condos
If your building has 5+ units, the property manager or owner has to book the pickup and agree on a set-out spot the driver can reach without keys or fobs.
Other options
SPU's "Where Does It Go?" tool lists reuse and donation options for items in good condition. For same-day haul-away, use a paid junk-removal service.
Source: Seattle Public Utilities: Special Item Pickup. Checked 2026-10-12. Prices change, so confirm with SPU before booking.
Couches and furniture
Sofas, chairs, tables, dressers, cabinets and other furniture larger than 2'×2'×2' are picked up through SPU Special Item Pickup at $31 per item (SPU price on 2026-10-12), billed to the utility account. Limits: 300 lbs, 8 ft tall, 4 ft diameter. The account holder schedules online or at (206) 684-3000. (SPU Special Item Pickup)
Appliances (fridges, freezers, AC: freon)
Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and ACs are $31 per item through Special Item Pickup. Items containing CFCs, such as refrigerators and freezers made before 2005, are $39.25 per item. Remove latched doors, or secure them tightly, and cover items on rainy days. (SPU Special Item Pickup)
TVs, computers and electronics (e-waste)
TVs, monitors and computers larger than 2'×2'×2' are $31 per item via Special Item Pickup. Small electronics (phones, tablets, keyboards) can go in a Special Items Box (one free per year, then $20). For other options, SPU points to its "Where Does It Go?" tool. (SPU Special Item Pickup)
Paint and household hazardous waste
Seattle's two HHW facilities are free for all King County residents, no appointment: North, 12550 Stone Ave N (Sun–Tue 9–5) and South, 8100 2nd Ave S (Thu–Sat 9–5). Seattle transfer stations do not accept HHW. Household Hazards Line: (206) 296-4692. (SPU: Where to Dispose of HHW)
Rules, hours and fees change. Confirm on the linked official page before you set anything out or drive anywhere.
Last verified: 2026-10-12