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South Prairie Transfer Station
South Prairie Transfer Station is a transfer station in Sumner, WA, in Pierce County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush and electronics. It is one of 37 drop-off sites we list in Pierce County.
| Address | 11710 Prairie Ridge Dr E, Sumner, WA 98390 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County, WA |
| Phone | (253) 847-7555 |
| Website | piercecountywa.gov |
| Hours | Daily: 9 am to 4:45 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day |
| Fees |
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| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Electronics |
| Payment | card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: piercecountywa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Pierce County
- Pierce County's LRI-operated transfer stations accept residential garbage, yard waste and recycling; credit or debit card preferred, checks not accepted. Washington's 3.6% refuse tax is added to listed rates. Source
- Loads with noxious weeds or invasive species such as blackberry or ivy incur an additional fee; garbage mixed into yard waste or recycling is charged at the garbage rate. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm Garbage minimum (up to 320 lbs): $40.25Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushAppliancesMattresses
- Murrey's Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm … Garbage minimum (up to 320 lbs): $40.25Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushAppliancesMattresses
- Kleen Industrial Transfer Station Transfer station
- Dtg Recycle Tacoma Yard Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5:45 pm Garbage minimum (up to 400 lbs): $39.06Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5:30 pm Garbage, Tacoma residents: $7.25 per 100 lbs, $20.00 minimum (first 400 lbs)Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
More in Pierce County
All 37 drop-off sites in Pierce County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Prairie Transfer Station?
11710 Prairie Ridge Dr E, Sumner, WA 98390. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at South Prairie Transfer Station?
South Prairie Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush and electronics.
Is South Prairie Transfer Station open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency.
How much does it cost to dump at South Prairie Transfer Station?
Garbage minimum (up to 400 lbs): $39.06; Garbage over 400 lbs: $195.32 per ton; Yard waste (residential, up to 1 ton): Free; Yard waste over 1 ton: $115 per ton. Rates per county page effective March 1, 2026, plus 3.6% state refuse tax. Note: the LRI price sheet for Key Center dated 3/1/26 shows $40.50 for the equivalent minimum, so confirm current rates by phone.. Source checked October 2026.
When is South Prairie Transfer Station open?
Daily: 9 am to 4:45 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
What other transfer stations are near South Prairie Transfer Station?
Enumclaw Transfer Station in Enumclaw (9.1 mi), Murrey's Transfer Station in Fife (11 mi) and Algona Transfer Station in Algona (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Sumner?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Hidden Valley Transfer Station, about 8.5 miles away.
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