Public Works Environmental Services
Create Upcycled Yard Art
Create dirt-cheap garden art and save the world at the same time! Marianne Binetti will show you how to turn your trash into garden treasure with ways to recycle and reuse old hoses, boots, windows, pottery, leaves, and grass clippings to make your garden and landscape more beautiful and have less debris going into the landfills. Includes some "how to" tips including the best adhesives and paints to use. Watch with a friend and make this an evening to collaborate on fun and creative ideas! 

Free virtual workshop
Tuesday, July 19
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Grant funded by the King County Solid Waste Division.
New recycling & waste transfer station coming to south King County in 2026
King County’s Solid Waste Division is in the final stages of designing a new recycling and waste transfer station that will replace the existing Algona Transfer Station.

They expect to break ground and start construction on the new facility in 2023. Construction is anticipated to last approximately three years and the new facility will open in 2026. Visit the project website to learn more about the services, features, design, and benefits of the new transfer station.

Virtual Open House
There will be a virtual open house on Wednesday, July 27, to share updates on project design, present the public art installation concepts, preview plans for construction starting in 2023, and more.
Upcoming Residential Collection Events
A free drive-thru tire recycling and confidential paper shredding event will take place at the South King Tool Library, 1700 S. 340th St. in Federal Way.

Tire Recycling
Residents can drop off up to 10 tires for free recycling.
• Only car and light truck tires are accepted.
• Tires can be on or off rims.
• Do not bring tires from businesses, semi-trucks, or heavy equipment.

Paper Shredding
Bring your confidential documents for shredding in a secure and environmentally-friendly manner.
• Limit 5 file boxes or paper bags per event.
• Documents are securely shredded on-site. No pre-shredded paper.
• Arrive with your documents in the trunk/back of your vehicle. Stay in your vehicle while they are unloaded.
This event is made possible in part by support from the Washington State Dept. of Ecology and King County Solid Waste Division.
Living Off the Land
free virtual workshop series
Tuesday, August 4
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Pack light and minimize your impact when hiking or backpacking in the wilderness. Jacob Hill, an outdoor survival expert, will teach:
  • Tips and tricks to packing lightly
  • How to properly dispose of waste you create
  • How to minimize impacts of campfires
Many plants that we consider weeds are more nutritious and flavorful than our garden variety crops. Carey Thornton from Tilth Alliance will discuss:
  • Common wild plants that can be used for food, health, and beauty
  • Harvesting tips including safety, permission, and plant identification
  • How to reduce chemical herbicides by harvesting vs. weeding
Thursday, August 18
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 27
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Discover plant allies in your backyard for your healing. Melissa Meyer from Rose Island Farm, a local Indigenous family-owned farm, will discuss:
  • Herbal medicine plants that you can find and grow in your garden
  • Locally grown and harvested Indigenous foods and herbs
  • Reducing reliance on herbicides and pesticides by growing native plants.
These events are made possible in part with support from King County Solid Waste Division and Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County
Federal Way's Update 2024
The City of Federal Way is updating its Comprehensive Plan which sets the vision, goals and policies that guide the future of Federal Way and planning priorities over the next 20 years. Go to www.engagefw.com to learn more about this “Update 2024” planning process and to help shape Federal Way’s future. Through the Engage Federal Way website, you can provide input through surveys and idea boards and stay informed about the Comprehensive Plan Update Process.