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Des Moines to host Spring Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, Mar. 22
Residents looking to responsibly dispose of household items and recyclables can take advantage of the Des Moines Spring Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Des Moines Marina (south lot).
This annual event provides an opportunity for community members to recycle a variety of materials that are not typically accepted in curbside bins.
Items such as tires, lead-acid batteries, appliances, scrap metal, electronics, and more will be collected.
Some items require a cash-only disposal fee.
Accepted Items Include:
- Electronics & Computer Equipment (printers/copiers: $5 fee)
- TV Sets (no charge)
- Tires (up to 6 free; additional fees apply)
- Lead-Acid Batteries (car, truck, marine, motorcycle)
- Alkaline Batteries (standard household sizes)
- Propane Tanks ($10 fee)
- Porcelain Toilets & Sinks ($25 fee)
- Appliances & Scrap Metal (some fees apply)
- Refrigerators & Freezers ($35 fee)
- Bulky Wood (logs, branches, plywood, untreated wood)
- Mattresses & Box Springs ($35 per item)
Items not accepted at the event include household goods, furniture, garbage, construction debris, hazardous chemicals, and motor oil.
Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale
To promote sustainable home practices, the City of Des Moines will also offer rain barrels, compost bins, and worm bins for sale at the event for $25 each (cash only, while supplies last).
Location & Event Details:
- 📍 Des Moines Marina (22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines, WA)
- 🚗 Enter through the south lot entrance on South 227th Street
- ⏳ No vehicle entry after 3 p.m.
The event is made possible through funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology, King County Solid Waste Division, Hazardous Waste Management Program, and E-Cycle Washington.
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