PhinneyWood Recycling Day

Beyond the Cart Recycling Event

Have stuff to recycle that doesn’t go in your cart? Bring it to our Recycling & Reuse Collection event! Help celebrate Earth Day by participating in this recycling event, hosted by the PNA in partnership with Seattle’s Waste Management. Bring paper for shredding, along with any of the accepted items (from the list below) that have been languishing in your home, waiting to be safely disposed! For more information, you can also visit Waste Management’s website.

Event Schedule

Sat, April 18, 2026
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9am - 1pm
Phinney Center: Lower Parking Lot
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
Free

Event Features

Recycle & shred at the Phinney Center from 9 am to 1 pm (or until capacity is reached). Below is a list of items you can and cannot bring to recycle. Once any one of the trucks is full, it will not be able to take any more recyclables.

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

  • Foam blocks (polystyrene only)
  • Household batteries (Both ends must be taped with clear packing tape. No damaged/corroded batteries allowed)
  • Florescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, limit: 4 ft.)
  • Small, empty propane camping canisters
  • Small electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
  • Small appliances (non-freon)
  • Powered yard tools
  • Christmas lights/lighting equipment
  • Cables, cords, wires and connectors
  • Paper for shredding
  • Household textiles

Paper shredding will happen on-site using a collection truck’s built-in mechanism.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

  • Commercial loads
  • Furniture
  • Garbage
  • Yard waste
  • Paint and other hazardous waste
  • Wood
  • Household recycling (items that go in your recycle cart/dumpster)
  • Automotive waste
  • Construction waste
  • Non-recyclable or reusable items
  • Car seats
  • Mattresses

 

Event Partners

Thank you to our event partners!

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Waste Management

Whether you’re tossing pizzas, running a construction site or managing a zoo (errr…household), WM will handle your materials sustainably. You take care of business, we take care of the dirty work, together we take care of the planet.

Volunteer for Recyling Day

Interested in helping out? Available volunteer opportunities for this event are displayed in this section.

Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about how you can volunteer at the PNA.

Beyond the Cart Recycling Event

Saturday, April 18, 2026. Keep traffic moving smoothly with a light wand & bright vest! Put up posters prior.
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Contact Information

Questions about Beyond the Cart or other PNA Community Events? Email gro.r1776290025etnec1776290025yenni1776290025hp@cy1776290025ram1776290025 or call 206-783-2244.