Bellingham Facility Highlights

  • Now Serving Bellingham & Whatcom County

  • Metal and Wood Recycling

  • Storage Container Rental & Sales

  • Free Residential Cardboard and Metal Drop-off

  • Commercial Recycling Solutions

  • Roll-Off Container Services

  • Transportation & Hauling

  • Regional Material Recovery

A Regional Recycling Hub

The Bellingham facility is one of Lautenbach Recycling’s primary operational centers playing a critical role in regional material recovery.

The facility provides:

  • Commercial hauling
  • Material recovery processing
  • Job shacks and storage containers
  • Metal, Cardboard & Wood recycling
  • Fleet operations
  • Residential & commercial recycling services

The site works with local partners and our broader environmental services network to harmonize recycling solutions across Northwest Washington.

What Can I Bring?

Clean Wood

  • Dimensional lumber
    (NO lead paint, chemicals, pressure-treated, etc.)
  • Tree branches, logs, stumps

Recyclable Materials

  • Cardboard
  • Metals
  • Appliances

Commercial Materials

  • Industrial recyclables
  • Packaging materials
  • Bulk cardboard
360-757-4000
If you are unsure if we accept your materials, please contact our team prior to arrival.
360-757-4000

Easy Self-Haul Recycling

Our self-haul recycling yard is designed to make recycling quick and convenient for contractors, businesses, and homeowners.

  • 1

    Arrive at the scale

  • 2

    Meet with our customer service team

  • 3

    Receive unloading instructions

  • 4

    Drop materials in the designated area

  • 5

    Return to the scale for final weight

  • 6

    Pay quickly with cash or credit card

Our friendly staff is always available to help customers unload materials safely and efficiently.

Built for Contractors

Lautenbach Recycling provides dependable recycling and hauling solutions for:

  • Contractors
  • Builders
  • Roofers
  • Landscapers
  • Excavation companies
  • Demolition crews
  • Industrial customers

Whether you need self-haul recycling, roll-off containers, or ongoing commercial recycling support, our team can help build a customized solution.

Proudly Serving

  • Bellingham

  • Ferndale

  • Lynden

  • Nooksack

  • Mount Baker

  • Whatcom County

  • Northwest Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

2885 E Bakerview Rd., Bellingham WA 98226

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Scrap metal sellers welcome daily until 3:45 PM.

Cash, Check, Credit Card

  • Clean Wood (including tree branches, logs, and stumps)
    • NO lead paint, chemicals, pressure-treated, etc.
  • Cardboard
  • Appliances
  • Metal (ferrous and non-ferrous)
  • Household garbage and trash
  • Batteries of any kind
  • Mercury-containing items (bulbs, thermostats, etc.)
  • E-waste (TVs, monitors, etc.)
  • Fixtures with PCB ballasts
  • Paints, oils, thinners, and antifreeze
  • Liquids of any kind
  • Containers with non-hardened materials
  • Asbestos-containing materials
  • Lead-containing materials
  • Vehicles
  • Tires
  • Trex or composite decking
  • Railroad ties
  • Fiberglass
  • Insulation
  • Yard debris (grass clippings, etc.)

Yes, please contact customer service by phone or email.

What Customers Are Saying

“Fast, professional, and easy to work with every time.”

- Local Contractor

“Metal and cardboard drop off is simple and efficient. Great staff and great facility.”

- Whatcom County Customer

“Lautenbach is an important recycling partner for our business.”

- Commercial Customer

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