Normandy Park City Scene      Spring 2026
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pring is here! If you are getting 
in the spirit of spring cleaning, 
look no further than these tips 
to guide you along the way. Whether 
it be a book exchange, battery 
recycling or finally getting that old 
dresser collected from your home, 
there are plenty of ways to clean 
out your home while practicing 
sustainable habits. See below for 
the top tips and tricks on spring 
cleaning in Normandy Park.
Community sustainability events
WM is back for another year 
to participate in the 2026 Arbor 
Day event with an annual book 
exchange! Join us on Saturday, April 
25 from 10 am – 12 pm at Marvista 
Park to exchange and collect books 
in your community. 
Tips and 
Resources for 
Sustainable 
Spring Cleaning
How to dispose of household 
hazardous waste
As you tackle spring cleaning 
projects, remember that many 
household products labeled 
Caution, Warning, Danger, or 
Poison are hazardous waste and 
shouldn’t go in the garbage or 
down the drain. Items like based 
oil-based paint, automotive fluid, 
pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, 
propane tanks and certain batteries 
can all be safely disposed of for free 
through King County’s Hazardous 
Waste Management Program.
For Normandy Park residents, the 
nearest drop-off site is the South 
Seattle Household Hazardous Waste 
Facility (8100 2nd Ave S, Seattle), 
open Thursday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 
pm. Additional options include the 
Auburn Hazardous Waste Dropoff 
(1101 Outlet Collection Way), open 
on weekends, and the North Seattle 
or Factoria facilities. Keep items in 
their original containers, don’t mix 
chemicals, and check the county 
website for items not accepted. 
For items not accepted at a 
hazardous waste site, there are 
recycling and disposal resources 
available through programs like 
E-Cycle Washington, the Take It 
Back Network and 1800recycle.
wa.gov. Disposing of materials 
properly is an impactful way 
to make your spring cleaning 
environmentally responsible.
Battery recycling
Proper battery disposal is 
essential for protecting both 
community safety and the 
environment, as batteries contain 
chemicals that can contaminate 
soil and water or even cause 
fires when placed in the garbage. 
Normandy Park residents should 
place alkaline, button, and 
rechargeable batteries in sealed 
clear bags on top of your recycling 
cart. You can also take batteries to 
the South Household Hazardous 
Waste Facility.
cost. Small appliances include 
microwaves and toaster ovens. 
Electronics include computers, 
audio and video equipment, 
TVs, cell phones and other 
equipment containing circuit 
boards Items must be no larger 
than 2’x2’ per unit and must be 
less than 60 lbs. each.
Customers must request a 
bulky pickup at least one day 
prior. Pickups will occur on 
your garbage day collection. 
Call WM at 855-NPARKWM 
(855-672-7596), M-F, 7 am – 7 
pm, and Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm 
to schedule a bulky pickup.
WM will pick up one large 
appliance or one piece of 
furniture from residential 
customers each year for no 
additional charge in Normandy 
Park. Accepted bulky items 
include a refrigerator, freezer, 
stove, dishwasher, washing 
machine, clothes dryer, water 
heater, sofa, mattress and 
tables. Additional bulky items 
cost $25.72 - $38.59 each, 
depending upon the item. 
Residential customers may 
continue to receive curbside 
collection of small appliances 
and electronics at no additional 
Expanded curbside bulky waste collection for 
residential customers

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