South County Recycling and Transfer Station
35101 West Valley Highway South, Algona, Washington
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Project overview
- Infrastructure Sector
- Waste, Recycling & Environmental Infrastructure
- Project Type
- Recycling, solid-waste transfer and household hazardous-waste facility
- Location
- 35101 West Valley Highway South, Algona, Washington
- Project Owner / Agency / Developer
- King County Solid Waste Division
- Project Description
- King County is completing a new recycling and transfer station north of the existing Algona facility, with public and commercial recycling, garbage transfer, household hazardous-waste disposal and administrative space.
- Estimated Project Value
- Not yet verified
- Funding Source
- Not yet verified
Schedule & delivery
- Project Stage
- Construction
- Expected Procurement Date
- Not yet verified
- Construction Start
- Construction began in spring 2023
- Estimated Completion
- Opening targeted as early as summer 2026; final work remains underway
- Delivery Method
- Not yet verified
- Major Scope / Components
- Build recycling drop-off areas, garbage transfer capacity, hazardous-waste disposal areas, an administrative office, road improvements, solar panels, rainwater capture and habitat enhancements.
Project team
- Key Organizations Involved
- King County Solid Waste Division; cities of Algona, Auburn, Pacific and Federal Way; Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
- Prime Contractor / Construction Manager
- Not yet verified
- Engineering / Design Firm
- Not yet verified
- Technology / Equipment Providers
- Not yet verified
- Decision Makers / Project Contacts
- South County project team: southcountytransferstationproject@kingcounty.gov; 206-477-0529
Procurement & opportunities
- Current RFPs / RFQs / Bid Opportunities
- Not yet verified
- Upcoming RFPs / Procurement Opportunities
- Not yet verified
- Contract Value / Package Size
- Not yet verified
- Workforce Requirements
- Project includes apprenticeship, training and job-creation benefits described by King County.
- Supplier / Subcontractor Opportunities
- Not yet verified
- Website / Procurement Portal
- Official project / procurement website ↗
Progress & intelligence
- Permitting / Regulatory Status
- Not yet verified
- Major Milestones
- 2022-06 — Final design completed.
Spring 2023 — Construction began.
2026 — County reports final striping, signage and minor construction work in preparation for opening. - Recent Project Updates
- 2026-10-01 — King County’s current project page reports construction activity and temporary operating-hour changes at the existing Algona station while crews prepare the new facility for opening.
- Challenges / Risks
- Not yet verified
- Last Updated
- 2026-10-01
Sector: Waste, Recycling & Environmental Infrastructure
Stage: Construction
King County is completing a new recycling and transfer station north of the existing Algona facility, with public and commercial recycling, garbage transfer, household hazardous-waste disposal and administrative space.
Latest verified milestone
King County’s current status says crews are completing striping, signage and minor construction activities while preparing the new station to open.
View the official project source
Project record reviewed October 1, 2026. Dates and status reflect the cited public source and may change.