FAQs • Bothell WA • CivicEngage

Is this also a shredding event?: No. More details about the upcoming shred event are available on the Community Shredding Event page. Additional options are available at your local office supply/copy center or your credit union/bank for shredding resources, purchase a personal shredder, or check the Washington State Attorney General's website for information about shredding events in Washington.
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Recycling Collection Event at Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station

1. Is this also a shredding event?: No. More details about the upcoming shred event are available on the Community Shredding Event page. Additional options are available at your local office supply/copy center or your credit union/bank for shredding resources, purchase a personal shredder, or check the Washington State Attorney General's website for information about shredding events in Washington.
shredding events in Washington.

2. Can I bring a lawnmower?: Yes. A lawnmower is considered scrap metal and you can recycle it at the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station. You must drain all fluids and remove any batteries before you bring it to the station for recycling.

4. Can I request more than one voucher?: You can request two vouchers per household, per year. We do not replace lost or stolen vouchers and you can only use one voucher per trip to the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station. There are a limited number of vouchers available per year.

5. Do I need to present my I.D.?: King County requires all customers to show proof they live or do business within King County's 37-city and unincorporated service area, which includes all of Bothell, both the Snohomish County and King County portions of the city. You must have the voucher with you and present it to the cashier at the time of the transaction.

6. How do I request a voucher?: We promote the event in the Bothell Bridge quarterly newsletter, City website and social media. You can request your voucher at the Recology Store in Bothell at Canyon Park Place between QFC and Bartell's. You can also request your vouchers online.

7. How many vouchers are available?: A limited number of vouchers are available for City of Bothell residents only. They will be issued on a first come, first served basis.
It's important to request your voucher early.

8. How much money is available with this voucher?: Each voucher has a value of $30.00 to cover recyclable materials and/or yard waste.

9. How will I be charged for overages?: You will receive a bill from the City of Bothell after the event.

10. Is the event for City of Bothell residents only?: Yes, this event is for residential (non-commercial) properties that are located in the City limits of Bothell.

11. What do I do with paint (oil based), gasoline, cleaners, pesticides, oil, antifreeze, etc?: You can bring these items to the Household Hazardous Wastemobile. Schedule and locations are available at the Traveling Wastemobile website.

12. What happens if I give my voucher to a non resident or neighbor?: If your friend or neighbor brings more items than the voucher qualifies him/her for, then you will receive the bill for the overage amount.

13. What kinds of items are considered "scrap metal"?: These are items made exclusively or primarily of metal for recycling. Examples include aluminum window frames, screen doors, plumbing parts, piping (no insulation), siding, bicycles, auto parts, grills, gutters, wire, and lawnmowers.
Restrictions: Remove all fluids (gasoline, fuel, and oil) from lawnmowers, auto parts, and grills. Remove batteries from any items you are recycling. No propane tanks will be accepted.

14. Where is the event located?: Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station
2300 N 165th St. Shoreline, WA

15. Why is the event only for city of Bothell residents?: Because the Department of Ecology and King County fund the grant for residents within City limits.

16. Will the voucher cover the cost of garbage?: No. This is a recycling event and garbage is not covered by the voucher. If you bring garbage to the event, you are responsible for covering the cost of disposal.