Spring 2026 Recycling Event

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Biannual Recycling Event

Safely dispose of the old equipment, hardware, appliances, and other household items that are cluttering your basement or garage at the annual Mercer Island's Spring Recycling Event on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

***Please note that this event takes place on Sunday, rather than our standard Saturday events. Additionally, unlike past Spring events, Styrofoam will not be collected, but we will be collecting TVs, computers, and monitors. We plan to include Styrofoam collection in the Fall event.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING:

Confidential Document Shredding (5 box limit)
Tires*
Propane Tanks*
Electronic Equipment
Scrap Metal*
Lead Acid & Household Batteries
Porcelain Toilets & Sinks*
BBQ’s
Mattresses*
Appliances, Refrigerators & Freezers*
Lawnmowers
TV’s, Computers & Monitors
Printers and Copiers*

PLEASE DO NOT BRING:

Construction / Demolition Debris
Styrofoam
Garbage
Cardboard
Furniture
Plastics
Plastic Toys, Hoses, Etc.
Paint
Scrap Wood
Window Glass
Cleaning Products
Pesticides or Herbicides
Solvents or Thinners
Household Goods & Clothing
Light Bulbs
Motor Oil, Filters & Antifreeze
Household Hazardous Waste

*Pricing to Accept Specific Items (CASH ONLY):

Air Conditioner: $35
Fridge or Freezer: $35
Mattress or Boxspring [Must be dry]: $35
Propane Tanks [Residential only]: $10
Tires: Up to 6 small (<18") car tires free, $3 for each additional tire, all car tires on rim $6; truck tire $15, truck tire on rim $30
Toilets and sinks: $25
Water Heater w/insulation: $5
Printers and Copiers: $5

Also accepting donations to MIYFS Food Security Programs!

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) has been working hard to keep up with increased demand in emergency assistance. The MIYFS Foundation will be at the event to accept monetary (cash/credit/check) donations to support providing food to families. We also accept any unused or partially used gift card to distribute to Emergency Assistance program participants. All donations are tax deductible and go towards helping Islanders in need.

Alternative Disposal Options

Visit the Mercer Island Thrift Shop to donate usable household goods and clothing and drop off batteries in our recycling box
Styrofoam, along with many other items, can be recycled at the Recology Issaquah Store. Visit www.recology.com/recology-king-county/issaquah/recology-store/
Drop off paint for recycling on April 11 at City Hall or explore more paint recycling options at www.paintcare.org/wa
Visit www.atg.wa.gov/community-shred-events for more paper shredding options
Household Hazardous Waste is not accepted at these events but can be taken to King County’s Factoria Transfer Station. More information and hours can be found online or by calling 206-296-4692.

Questions? Call 206-275-7600 or email: customerservice@mercerisland.gov

Funded in part by a Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology, as well as funding from King County Solid Waste Division, Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and E-Cycle WA.