Rushing to complete a move that included needing to get rid of some items that had piled up (old…read moreelectronic accessories, old iPhone, a laptop, and a PS4), a quick Google search of local recycling e-waste brought me to Friendly Earth International. Their certificate of destruction and their residential pickup services really sold it for me. I filled their online form late Saturday night, and wasn't expecting a reply until Monday (they're closed on the weekends) but to my shock one of their reps replied on Sunday and confirmed adding me to their route for a Monday pickup. They're not able to reserve a particular time slot/frame, you can request an ideal range but know if they can't arrive you'll need to go in person or reschedule to another day. If you do need to reschedule the pickup for a day with more flex, be sure to notify them right away so they can update the driver. For me, the flat fee was $75 but this could range for others (depending on items being picked up, distance, etc.). Payment was through an online portal, with a link sent in the scheduling email. I had originally requested pickup before 12pm, as timing would have it, I was delayed and was still at my apartment when the driver did arrive about 2 hours later. Everything worked out, the driver was very nice and was able to take my items (no paperwork to fill or was provided).

This e-waste business is a rip off. Will try to charge fees to the donor for donating electronics…read morethat they state are "free" to drop off and their scales are likely mis-calibrated as they charge per pound and charge for more weight than actual. They are not "Friendly" just "Greedy".

Just participated in a drop off at a NW Seattle area church parking lot this weekend…read more It was easy to participate and everyone was super friendly. I like that my working printer will live on for more folks. Anything we can keep out of landfills is critical. It all adds up. Thank you so much!

We dropped off a bunch of old laptops and a desktop PC. Additionally we dropped off 3 old printers…read moretoo. The folks at Living Green Tech recycling did a great job and were friendly too. Hope they come back.

Long overdue review for a community resource in Shoreline. I've stopped by the Shoreline Recycling…read more& Transfer Station for awhile to recycle styrofoam inserts and mailing boxes (not packing peanuts!). Recently, I've stopped in to recycle clean plastic bags and clean, broken down cardboard. It's located off of 165th & Meridian and rarely a line at the main gate. Make sure before entering that your load is properly secured or you will be charged an additional fee. It's County and/or State Law to secure your load. My visits have been secured via my trunk or back seat of my car, so this is not applicable. I've also heard from a college friend who was turned away because she was a Seattle resident, this is site is only for King County - Shoreline residents. The folks at the window are very helpful. For styrofoam, plastic bags, and cardboard there is no charge. Just follow the blue line on the road, drive slowly through the transfer station area, and on the other side are clearly marked areas for these specific items to be properly discarded for recycling. For other items, big bulky items, medical waste, stuff to toss into the transfer station, etc, the staff will advise you accordingly. Your vehicle will be weighed before and after to be charged an appropriate fee. It's also cool to see and listen to the Big Wheel art installation that emits distinctive sounds as you drive to/from the site. Refer to their website for additional, up to date information via kingcounty.gov

A place that takes my Styrofoam recycling for free? No paid membership? (Ridwell) No purchase…read morerequired? (Recology) AND take many other types of recycling for free?!!? FIVE STARS!!! My local city had hosted a Styrofest before the pandemic. Since its cancellation, it has been a struggle to find a proper recycler for block Styrofoam that opens on the weekend. One magical place - the Shoreline transfer station serving King County residents! I read before going that they accept many types of residential recycling for free. We filled our car with blocks of Styrofoam that have been sitting in the garage for years, a collection of textiles that aren't usable, and a big bag of plastic bags and wrappers that meet the recycling requirements. Because they also take dump at a fee, we are stopped at the little kiosk. She sees our Styrofoam and immediately tells us to follow the blue line. The rest is super simple, keep driving until you see the container like bins with the open doors, stop, empty the car, and leave. FREE! A sign says let an employee know if the super-sized bags are full. Signs at each bin tell you exactly what is or is not acceptable; that information is also online. We are super happy with how easy and useful it was. If you are an ardent and adamant recycler like me, this place is magical!

This place is a wonderland for earth lovers ! So much work goes into separating each type of…read morerecycled object . I'm so pleased to see this in the works . A great place to also drop in to learn how to properly recycle there are posters everywhere that explain how to recycle responsibly.

Sketchy and unfriendly. They saw me but didn't offer to help me until I started looking around and…read moresaw a bin of copper wires and copper pipe that looked like it had been cut with a bolt cutter.

Huge facility with plenty of room to back the car right up to the drop-off area. The staff was…read morehelpful with directing traffic and the pricing was fair. Though the line is a bit long here at times.

Great dump! Fair prices, excellent staff, well organized. Easy to get in and out of. They do charge…read morefor all appliances, FYI

Called to ask about shredding and the cost and he hangs up on me …read more All I wanted to know was the price and how long it would take.

Very helpful, polite staff. The transfer of personal records in cardboard boxes from my truck to…read morethe loading dock was straight forward and quick. The dock worker transferred all into company bins and then locked them up. Went to the office and paid via credit card to the clerk who thanked me for the business. Could have asked for a smoother process for such service.

There are so many things to love about Columbia City, and the Southeast Seattle Tool Library is…read morejust one of them. I was replacing some parts on my car and needed a socket wrench for a quick five minute job. It didn't make sense to buy one if I could avoid it. This tool library saved the day. I showed up on Saturday morning and got the wrench I needed in no time flat. The tool was in amazing condition, and I was happy to make a small donation to keep things going. The people that run the tool library are also incredibly nice. Thank you for doing this!

We have been members for a couple of years and I just want to echo what everyone else has written…read more The tools are stellar and the volunteers are fabulous. I have not one negative thing to say. I thought I'd add that they have been wonderful to roll with all the punches that 2020 has thrown. Covid, wildfires etc., they've still found a way to get us access to tools safely when it would be so much easier to just shut down. Thank you!!! The most productive thing that has come out of this quarantine for us (other than our newborn :) is finally building and installing closet shelves and fixing up our yard before the baby arrived. Couldn't have gotten through the nesting process or kept as sane as possible without the tool library.

You can trust these dry cleaners, with delicate blouses, wool hand sewn sweaters and more. It's…read moretrue they are not cheap cleaners. But the old adage is true that you get what you pay for. This place takes care with your garments. This is where I'm taking my clothes from now on. It's worth it to me.

Friendly people and great service! We have been going to Windermere Cleaners for years and have…read morenever had an issue.