Pierce County Solid Waste

Category: Recycling center

Address: 17925 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375, USA

Phone: +12538477555

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5:45PM

Monday: 8AM–5:45PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5:45PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5:45PM

Thursday: 8AM–5:45PM

Friday: 8AM–5:45PM

Saturday: 8AM–5:45PM

Reviews

Alfred Emerson

May 30, 2022

I took some scrap metals,aluminum yet the market is shot. No monies when i was younger i recycled to get gas money. No moor. China is not buying.

Jason Townsend

May 27, 2022

They were friendly and helpful for getting rid of my Amazon and Costco packaging collection. They take flattened cardboard boxes for free. There are heavy duty flat carts available for you to load your cardboard onto and push 5 yards for them to take. I had a whole truckload was no problem. Even took those cardboard press-formed inserts that you can’t flatten very easily without asking me to try. They do NOT take styrofoam. It’s the building at the entrance to the landfill.

Cynthia Dennewith

Oct 25, 2021

Going to the 'Solid Waste Disposal' site on Meridian can be a bit of a challenge if you are in a hurry. But it can be entertaining as well. The road is basically a mile long roller coaster. Slow down, enjoy the ride and laugh as other drivers fly down the road, bouncing and bumping, trying to maintain control. The staff are usually good natured and helpful. There is free cardboard, glass, and yard waste disposal. Sort your trash, save some money, lighten the impact on landfills, appreciate having a disposal site. There are a lot of places that don't have somewhere to take your solid waste to. Thank you to All of the Staff for putting up with All of us, even the grumpy ones. 😁

Bailors

Sep 15, 2021

Went here to recycle some cardboard. The process could be streamlined. They have you flatten all of your cardboard and load it onto a cart. When I come here again I will make sure to have my cardboard flattened before I get there.

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Questions & Answers

Can you dispose of paint

Jim Leonard | Aug 13, 2022
Kelly Saunders | Aug 14, 2022

I asked about that awhile ago. They said if you dry out the paint ( so it hardens) you can throw it in the trash

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Is there a charge for yard waste

Noell Pacho | Aug 13, 2022
gill m | Aug 14, 2022

I took a load of yard waste last summer and it was free.

How much is it for yard waste

Willy Phillips | Aug 13, 2022
John Mccafferty | Aug 14, 2022

Free

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Can i drop off old furniture I want to get rid of?

Reese Tate | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

It will cost you the minimum amount of $34

Do they have a spot to dump your trailer?

Shane South | Aug 13, 2022
Michael Mecklenburg | Aug 14, 2022

That depends on what your taking. Trash and Yard Waste, Yes. Most recycling i don't believe so. They do have large flat carts for Recycling

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Do they take old car tires???

Dale Jennings | Aug 13, 2022
Scott Brawley | Aug 14, 2022

Yes but they charge for them

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Is there a glass drop off here???

Skyla Dawn | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Yes

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Does hidden valley take old satalite dishes?

Travis Haney | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Yes

Do you recycle Styrofoam?

Jamie Ewing | Aug 13, 2022
al Mendez | Aug 14, 2022

Does anyone know???

Can I dump a mattress?

Trisha Miller | Aug 13, 2022
Tim Durga | Aug 14, 2022

Yes you can. It's considered household refuse

Can I dump carpet

Allen Johnson | Aug 13, 2022
Tina Alphier | Aug 14, 2022

Yes, I don't know what the fees are. Only recycling is free

Can I dispose of unwanted tires and rims here?

Lee Gunter | Aug 13, 2022
Charles Davis | Aug 14, 2022

You can probably dispose of the rims at the recycling site at the entrance to the dump, but I don't think that either place will take the tires. Try L&S Tire Company in Lakewood for that.

Can I dump an old water heater

Jason Matz | Aug 13, 2022
Chris Scoville | Aug 14, 2022

I would take that old water heater to:there is a metal recycling place on Canyon Road just past 128th, if you were coming from Graham.

Can I dump roofing material (shingles)?

Jonathan Cardenas | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Yes at a cost!

Can I dump concrete and lumber?

BigLou Ramirez | Aug 13, 2022
Ethan Carpenter | Aug 14, 2022

Concrete no. Wood yes. If it's clean and not pressure treated it can be dumped as yard waste. All other wood is taken as trash.

Can you dump concrete and lumber there as well?

BigLou Ramirez | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Yes but it cost money.

What does it cost?

Missy Latham | Aug 13, 2022
Sad Lion | Aug 14, 2022

The recycling area is free.

Do they charge for used motor oil?

T. Nguyễn | Aug 13, 2022
Jean Yabut | Aug 14, 2022

No as long as there's a hazmat guy to take it. Hazmat is in the same place where you drop off your garbage in a cage on the left but like I said someone has to be there to take it cuz I last time I was there they said they couldn't take it cuz the hazmat guy wasn't there.

Does it cost extra to dump a dish washer?

Joy | Aug 13, 2022
Frank Vance | Aug 14, 2022

Yes appliances are $45

Can I drop off broken down cardboard boxes

Donald Peterson | Aug 13, 2022
Rainbowtrybe Trybe | Aug 14, 2022

They do not accept wet cardboard FYI

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Automotive Oil recycling?

Pamela Wastman | Aug 13, 2022
Austin Aldrich | Aug 14, 2022

I don't believe they accept used oil. O'Reillys takes it for free up to 5 gallons at a time.

Do they accept old televisions?

Sheila Osborn | Aug 13, 2022
Amy Reed-Ferguson | Aug 14, 2022

https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1552/Electronics

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can I dispose of fiberglass bathtubs and toilets

Herb | Aug 13, 2022
Alberto López | Aug 14, 2022

Yes you can

Proof of residence? I just moved here from Thurston Co. and haven’t changed my license yet. I have a current power bill. Will that work?

Todd Grimm | Aug 13, 2022
Richard Wilcox | Aug 14, 2022

When I went, they didn't ask for any id for proof of residence.

Do you accept drywall debree

kevin | Aug 13, 2022
Danielle M. Gliege | Aug 14, 2022

The dump will... Unless it's got asbestos in it. Call the number to check, it may have changed though. And they don't answer questions on here.

How much does it cost to get rid of a fridge?

Joshua Dann | Aug 13, 2022
GT Bleakley | Aug 14, 2022

$55 for Appliances with Freon https://www.lriservices.com/rates

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Can I bring up my old paint cans

Jill Poleskie | Aug 13, 2022
GT Bleakley | Aug 14, 2022

Only on Tuesday and Thursday , 8 - 12, 1 - 4. If latex, you must fill the can with kitty litter/absorbent material. Its kind of a pain but for it's for the eco-system. https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1544/Household-Hazardous-Waste

Does the landfill accept a used hot tub and do they have a way to offload it

Larry Boettner | Aug 13, 2022
Michael Mecklenburg | Aug 14, 2022

I think it has to be cut into smaller pieces but im not sure.

Where do I dispose of unused paint? Is there a charge?

Rich Granillo | Aug 13, 2022
Rene | Aug 14, 2022

They take all kinds of chemicals. They will charge you ofcourse

I have dead and unwanted AA batteries. Can I recycle them here? I tried Home Depot but they only recycle rechargeable lithium.

John | Aug 13, 2022
Michelle Charles | Aug 14, 2022

McClendon has a container you can recycle batteries there.

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Is yard waste still Tuesday Wednesday and Sunday mornings?

Austin T | Aug 13, 2022
Dustin | Aug 14, 2022

Yes it was as of mid last week June 4th. Now that Pierce County is in phase 2 of reopening you may want to double check the Hideen Valley refuse website to confirm.

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Cardboard and paper recycled for free?

Walt Snover | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Yes!

do you accept credit cards

ron irwin | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Yes.

How much to recycle glass?

Samuel Cope | Aug 13, 2022
Kelly Ziady | Aug 14, 2022

It's free

How do you recycle a satellite dish in Pierce county

Dorinda Daly | Aug 13, 2022
Mark Lewis | Aug 14, 2022

Take the dish to a recycling center and turn it in there. The metal is recycled.

Anyone know if Puyallup south hill Transfer station will take in Railroad Ties for disposal?

BANSHEEboy999 | Aug 13, 2022
SANCHEZ !!! | Aug 14, 2022

Yes they are garbage

What does it cost to recycle a water heater?

George Frey | Aug 13, 2022
SANCHEZ !!! | Aug 14, 2022

It's free

Hello...wood crates to dump. 4 feet by 5 feet, is this dump fee or is this recycling for free?

Jim May | Aug 13, 2022
SANCHEZ !!! | Aug 14, 2022

Wood is considered garbage, so it'll be a dump fee

I'm trying to get rid of 6 double shuttle Bus seats. Metal frame. Can I recycle/bring here?

Marcella | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Only if it's metal no foam or fabric

How much to get rid of a fridge and washer?

sara barker | Aug 13, 2022
SANCHEZ !!! | Aug 14, 2022

Fridge is $50 washers free recycle.

Do I have to prove residency to drop something (mattresses and some wood) off ? I have changed my license to where we are moving to. I do have my electric bill and waste bill.

Kathy S | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

Well secret shopper you're wrong on the price. Minimum fee is $34

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i have a pool table that is still assembled without the legs could i dispose that here? or would i have to disassemble it first?

Radu Heng | Aug 13, 2022
Metro Tmob | Aug 14, 2022

You can dispose of it here. Do not need to disassemble it.

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Where to drop off old 5th wheel trailer

Jill Foster | Aug 13, 2022
Kenneth Blocher | Aug 14, 2022

Metal recycler, there's a lot of them in the port of Tacoma area. Try searching for steel recycling and call ahead to work with them on offloading it. You might make a little cash in the process. Currently steel prices are down, so its not going to be much. I've previously gone through Calbag Metals Company. They're friendly, very helpful and easy to work with.

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do you accept computer components (IE videocards) and is there a cost to get rid of them?

cindy sphar | Aug 13, 2022
Robert bobobell76 | Aug 14, 2022

They will take electronics/computer stuff down at the recycle. If you have enough take them to Calbag in Fife/Tacoma... The pay for them.

Do you guys accept refrigerators

Donovan Powell | Aug 13, 2022
Kenneth Blocher | Aug 14, 2022

Donovan, yes they do. For $40. It might be hard to see, but I posted a picture of their sign with the rates on it. I think that Refrigerators fall under appliances w/freon category and therefore would cost $40 to dispose of each one.

Can I dump tires and TVs at the landfill

Charlotte Williams (Char) | Aug 13, 2022
Gordon Craig | Aug 14, 2022

Yes. Although the cost for each TV is $20. And if you have under 400lbs of tires and other garbage it's a flat rate of about $35

Can you get rid of dirt for free?

Kyle Nelson | Aug 13, 2022
Yonatan Michel | Aug 14, 2022

No dirt or rocks are allowed mclains in tacoma charge 40$ for a full size pick up truck

do you take couches and mattresses

todd alexander | Aug 13, 2022
Gordon Craig | Aug 14, 2022

Yes. For under 400lbs of material it's a flat rate that's about $30-$35

Can I dispose of a mattress?

Tami Hernandez | Aug 13, 2022
Gordon Craig | Aug 14, 2022

A mattress will be accepted at the garbage building. If you only drop that off you'd fall under 400lbs of material so it's a flat rate that's around 30-35$

is Styrofoam recycled at this facility ?

Terry Simpson | Aug 13, 2022
JnS H | Aug 14, 2022

No, but you can take it for free to the Tacoma/University Place near Home Depot.

Is there an RV holding tank dump station?

Susan Llufrio | Aug 13, 2022
Robert Bell | Aug 14, 2022

No.

Do they take lawnmowers? Is there a charge?

Tim Cirhan | Aug 13, 2022
Secret Shopper | Aug 14, 2022

Yes they take anything trash. You pay by the weight. And theres a minuim fee of 25$ or something like that

Do you recycle metal, old keys?

Charlotte McCabe | Aug 13, 2022
Mark Lewis | Aug 14, 2022

Yes

Can spray paint cans go in with regular garbage?

Joann Yates | Aug 13, 2022
Secret Shopper | Aug 14, 2022

I would say yes. There Garbage , and its the dump I'm sure they take them

Open memorial day?

E W | Aug 13, 2022
Robert Bell | Aug 14, 2022

Yes they are open on memorial day. The only holidays they are not open on our Christmas Thanksgiving and New Year's. I know this because I work there.

How much does it cost to throw out a box spring from a bed? Thanks!

Josh | Aug 13, 2022
Robert Bell | Aug 14, 2022

There is a minimum dump charge of. $37.50 . That covers up to 400lbs. Probably want to clean out the garage the same day. Get your $ worth.

Will the take tube tv?

ADAM LANDRON | Aug 13, 2022
Elizabeth Underwood | Aug 14, 2022

i think so,best to just call and ask

Can I take old carpet and laminate floor that I pulled from my house??

Chinthia Morfin | Aug 13, 2022
Secret Shopper | Aug 14, 2022

Yes you pay by the weight

My family is moving and we still have all the trash with tons of garbage. Can I drop off there? How much? If not where shall I go?

david obrien | Aug 13, 2022
Secret Shopper | Aug 14, 2022

they take all garbage and trash . goes by weight. There is a minimum charge of around 25$

Do they accept truck canopy?

Jessie James | Aug 13, 2022
Secret Shopper | Aug 14, 2022

What he said "

Can I dispose of a couple old vcrs and audio cate tape decks there? is there a charge?

Mitch Migliaccio | Aug 13, 2022
Secret Shopper | Aug 14, 2022

I think theres a minimum charge or like 25$ to dump. Goes by weight

Where can i get rid of old window air conditioners that don't cool anymore ?

Mike Sheffer | Aug 13, 2022
John Mccafferty | Aug 14, 2022

Most places will charge you because they still have freon in them. I think they accept them at the little building to the right as you enter the dump. There is a place in front of tegco fence on Canyon around 136th that might take them.

Will the dump take 4 tires and rims?

Jake Downey | Aug 13, 2022
Robert Day | Aug 14, 2022

Yes

Can I take card board here

Amick Caldwell | Aug 13, 2022
Jason Mallory | Aug 14, 2022

Yes. The cardboard recycling center is right when you enter the gate.

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Do you charge for cardboard boxes?

mike chase | Aug 13, 2022
Kathi Blincoe | Aug 14, 2022

No.. they must be flattened and are at the recycle center..

Will you take oil based paint?

Ed Doll | Aug 13, 2022
Sam Sam | Aug 14, 2022

Yes but only on certain days. Look at their website. The dump in Tacoma on Center Street I believe takes them 7 days a week hazardous waste that is. There is no charge. They also have recycle bins for oil cardboard paper about anything else you want in Tacoma

Do you take debt cards

Dave Finch | Aug 13, 2022
John Mccafferty | Aug 14, 2022

Yes no problem

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How much does it cost to dispose of old paint?

David Lewis | Aug 13, 2022
Johan Monroy | Aug 14, 2022

You have to let it dry and you can get rid of it together with the garbage

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