West Seattle neighbors — ready for a little spring cleaning? ♻️
If you’ve got items hanging around that don’t belong in your curbside recycle bin, we’ve got you covered. Join us on March 21 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM for our next Beyond the Cart Reuse & Recycling Collection Event at the South Parking Lot of South Seattle College.
⚠️ Important: This year’s event will be hosted in the South Parking Lot which is a different parking lot than last year, so please follow event signage when you arrive.
What Can You Bring?
We’re collecting hard-to-recycle and reusable household items, including:
- Small, empty propane canisters
- Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (no broken bulbs, 4 ft max)
- Household batteries (no damaged batteries)
- Clothing, bedding, and curtains in good condition
- Small electronics (TVs, computers, cellphones)
- Small appliances (non-freon only)
- Foam blocks (polystyrene only)
- Paper for shredding (limit: 4 boxes)
- Home goods and toys
If it’s been sitting in a closet because you didn’t know what to do with it — this is your moment.
What We Can’t Accept
To keep things safe and efficient, please leave these at home:
- Furniture
- Hazardous waste
- Bicycles/tricycles
- CRT tube TVs
- Mattresses
- AC units
- Car seats
- Stained, ripped, or worn-out fabrics
- Automotive waste
- Construction debris
- Garbage, compost, or regular curbside recyclables
- Mismatched items (like single shoes)
If you’re unsure about an item, it’s always better to check before loading up.
Why It Matters
Beyond the Cart events help divert usable materials from the landfill, support responsible recycling streams, and give reusable goods a second life. It’s one small action that adds up to a big impact for our neighborhood and our environment.
The event is free and open to all Seattle residents, so spread the word to friends and neighbors. Load up the trunk, swing by, and feel good knowing you’ve cleared space at home while doing something positive for the planet.
We’ll see you on March 21 — rain or shine!