San Juan Transfer Station Highlights
Serving San Juan Island
Metal and Appliance Recycling
Wood Recycling (Not Treated or Painted)
Electronics Recycling
Mixed recyclables
Garbage Drop-off
Used Motor Oil & Antifreeze
Paint Recycling (oil & latex)
An Island Recycling Hub
The San Juan Island facility is one of Lautenbach Recycling’s operational centers playing a critical role in regional material recovery.
The facility provides:
- Garbage Drop-off Services
- Material recovery processing
- Noxious Weed Disposal
- E-Cycle and E-Waste Drop-off
- Metal & Wood recycling
- Demolition services
- 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, Woody debris & Brush
Recyclable Materials
- Cardboard
- Metal and Appliances
- Mixed Recycling
- E-Cycle: TVs, Monitors, etc.
Miscellaneous Materials
- Fire extinguishers
- Propane tanks & cylinders
- Car batteries (Lead Acid only)
- Tires 36″ or less diameter –
NO RIMS or STYROFOAM
Easy Self-Haul Recycling & Garbage Drop-off
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 (if your materials are in cans, you’ll pay at the scale house upon arrival and skip this step)
- 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
San Juan Island Residents & Businesses
Skagit County
- Whatcom County
Northwest Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
212 Sutton Rd., Friday Harbor WA 98250
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday – Thursday: CLOSED*
*Special hours available for contractors and tipping, call 360-378-8449 for more information
Cash, Check, Credit Card, Apple Pay
- Garbage (including Trex & composite decking, railroad ties, fiberglass, insulation, yard debris)
- Mixed Recyclables
- Cardboard & Paper
- Clean Plastic Containers (bottles, jugs, dairy tubs)
- Tin & Aluminum Cans
- Glass
- Clean Wood (including tree branches and woody debris
- NO lead paint, chemicals, pressure-treated, etc.
- Appliances
- Scrap Metal (ferrous and non-ferrous)
- Paint (oil and latex only)
- Tires (36” diameter or less – NO RIMS OR STYROFOAM)
- Electronics
- Antifreeze & Motor Oil
- Car Batteries (Lead Acid only)
- Propane Tanks & Cylinders
- Fire Extinguishers
- Alkaline or Rechargeable Batteries
- Mercury-containing items (bulbs, thermostats, etc.)
- Fixtures with PCB ballasts
- Containers with non-hardened materials
- Asbestos-containing materials
- Lead-containing materials
- Vehicles
Yes, pick up an application at the scale house or contact customer service.
- Phone: 360-757-4000 or 360-378-8449
- Email: [email protected]
What Local Customers Are Saying
“Great staff! They are all very helpful.”
“The gentleman in the booth is AMAZING at customer service – above and beyond”
“Very efficient operation. Nice friendly people. Costs are fair and they always give my dog a treat.”
“Only lived here a couple years and find the transfer station to be top notch.”
