I recently visited the North Transfer Station after being away on vacation and accumulating a lot…read moreof recycling. I was really impressed with how clean and well organized the recycling area was. The staff were super friendly and helpful, they answered all my questions and made the process really smooth. Unfortunately, all the cardboard bins were full during my visit, so I was directed to the garbage area instead to use the cardboard recycling bin there. Just a heads up: It's VERY stinky in there, and I wasn't prepared for that part. I was wearing long pants, and they did get a bit wet from whatever was on the floor. It does look like the staff regularly cleans the floor area, which is probably why the floor was wet but still, not the most pleasant surprise! That's the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise, great experience and helpful service!

Never before have I been to a dump and found myself turning to the human next to me and saying,…read more"hey this is a nice dump." Well, now I will put a finger down as the kids say because wow, what a dump! In the best way possible. I don't even know where to begin. The simple and easy process of getting in and out, the very clean and cared for facilities, the passionate and friendly staff, the visitors center where children can learn more about trash. Call me a dump fiend because I Stan the North Transfer Station. I can't wait to bring my kid here for a tour.

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!

My buddy and I had a jolly time huckin furniture and trash at the dump. It wasn't too expensive and…read morethey had fun colored wheels at the entrance.

Used for years and worked in Social Work, so I appreciate the community based approach, but most…read morespecifically, the fact they had classes for low income and a hands on store. That dissipated since Covid, now I compare to many other businesses that adapted to online/ remote &now are more sterile w/o human interaction. Mostly, you sacrificed workshop for convenience &honestly, I did OutPt crisis work through all of Covid, so I don't have a lot of sympathy. Another Org that fits the current model of- let the "consumer" do the work and "we don't even need to see you, TK

I bought latitude_5580, and it is is unable to complete the set up. Error message reads as no hard…read moredrive installed. no bootable drive found. That is disappointing, but more disappointing is that i have sent three e mails and left 3 voice messages @ support@interconnection.org and 206-633-1515 ext 124, over the past 2 days and yet there is no response. While the paper which came with the laptop says under (Fast And Easy Help) WE strive to provide great customer service. our support team is located in Seattle, Washington and is available to you Via: support@interconnection.org 206-633-1517 ext 124

As a neighborhood, Ballard has a lot to offer -- including one of the city's largest Goodwill…read morestores. Shopping here is a bit like the store itself: consistently chaotic, occasionally full of hidden gems, and always changing. As a result, every visit feels a bit different, which is exactly why I look forward to coming back every time. It's a dated location without the bells and whistles of the more modern ones with an abundant parking lot with tight spaces, and what feels like a never-ending line to donate via car. It was so significant that there is someone designated to help direct traffic. The store is massive. There are dedicated sections for electronics, art, books, home decor, furniture and what feels like endless aisles for accessories, clothes, and a limited selection of shoes. There are also bathrooms, but it was closed during my last visit (#1). Don't expect rock bottom prices as this isn't the cheapest Goodwill around. The staff isn't overly attentive, but they're efficient, especially when it comes to keeping the checkout line moving. Fortunately there are plenty of employees on hand, which is absolutely necessary given how hectic the donation area can get. __________ (#1) No, I don't want to imagine why.

The donation system is so broken. I waited in line for 25 minutes and when it was my turn they just…read morewouldn't wheel out a bin for me to fill. I waited (while dozens of cars waited behind me, engines running, exhaust spewing) for ten minutes and then gave up and left. It's bizarre.

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.

Discovered this computer recycling business west of Green Lake on Aurora 75th block. Staff, 2, were…read morewelcoming and friendly. Owner was very informative and was explicit on what he offered in recycling my 27" MAC desk top and alternative service provider if I chose an alternative. I decided to utilize his services as they assured me the dispensing of the hard drive, data. They are my go to computer recycling business in the future, thank you

I have an old HP laptop that died and I needed a new windows machine to run SQL Server management…read morestudio and they solved my IT issue inside of 12 minutes. They got me onto a new machine for about half the price I was prepared to spend, checked specs and I was almost shocked at how easy it was. The employee 100% looks like he came out of 1965. He was polite, long-haired hippie, looking dude that solved my problem and looked up the specs on the program I wanted to run, and I feel very well taken care of. If I had gone to some place like Best Buy, they would've tried to upsell me and cross sell me a double double sell me and this place I've come here about 10 years ago to buy a machine for my assistant at the time and very happy that it's a small Seattle business is still running. If you need a computer or a terminal or a monitor or an upgrade, I feel very confident that they would provide you excellent service high-quality hardware and we need to have more of these small businesses getting people to buy from them. Instead of trying to upsell me into a full laptop and the terminal in all of these parts, he sold me on a terminal a wireless Wi-Fi no monitor and it was very simple set up. I'm very happy to have given them my business, and will definitely be back.

My monitor dropped and the screen broke. I called Computer Recycling Service to get a disposal…read morecost. The person I spoke to, quoted me $0. I arrived and another customer is waiting out front. We both knocked on the door but to no avail. The other customer calls the number posted out front and eventually a worker greets us. I told him I was dropping off a monitor and he told me it would cost $10. I told him I spoke to someone 20 minutes ago and was told it would be at no cost. The worker/owner(?) said it used to be free but now there is a cost per item. Ok.. why wasn't that disclosed when I called not even an hour ago? The other customer also said he spoke to someone yesterday and they told him it was free to drop off the peripherals. I'm giving the business 3 stars because they should have been upfront about the cost. I think they are saying it costs $0 to get people to show up, then charge them a fee at arrival. Truthfully, I would have been ok paying $10 - I just want transparency! Pretty sure he'll part out my monitor anyway since there's zinc, copper and metal in it but I find their business practice kinda shady.

I called and asked if I could donate an old desktop computer. The owner answer and said of course…read more I drove over and when you immediately walk in you are welcomed by walls and stacks full of computers and parts. Anyways, the hard drive was still in the computer and the owner helped remove it for me and gave it back to me. Would recommend this location if you have anything you want to get rid of.

Recology has a choke hold on Shoreline residents for weekly disposal of trash, recycling and…read morecompost. Can't do much about that. They don't always pickup when they should, and it's a hassle to get one of their trucks to try again. And that retail shop on Aurora avenue? It's a nice idea, but every item is really pricey. And their in-store recycling service? They're very picky. I've tolerated it because they have managed to take some small appliances and batteries. But lately they've gotten more selective. They accept only certain parts of the appliances. They took a table top oven, but refused the metal baking rack? And they only accept one small batch of batteries, enough to fit inside a sandwich bag, and only if the contact ends are covered in shipping tape. Be SURE it's not scotch tape, or they will scold you! But don't tape the sandwich bag closed, or the lady will fuss over opening it to inspect everything. And you can't leave yet, they need to know your last name and address, in case you're trying sneak in from outside their service boundaries. Do they really think I drove across city limits for a bag of batteries? I miss the batteries recycling bin at Bartell Drugs, it was easy and no hassle.

Both times I have gone to drop off styrofoam the employee there has made me remove any speck of…read moredirt, take back any tape or cardboard and just had me remove the bottom part of the larger piece and then said it was too dirty to take so throw it away in a chastising way. Now I have to break down the pieces and take it to the dump some day. I get rules but don't be a dick about it. I won't be going back