Prairie Ridge Transfer Station is at 11710 Prairie Ridge Dr E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391. Call 253-847-7555 if you need to confirm a load before leaving. Hours are daily from 9:00am to 4:45pm. The details in this guide were last verified July 15, 2026 from Pierce County and LRI sources listed below.
Quick facts before you load up
- This station accepts residential household waste only.
- The load limit is one ton, or 2,000 pounds.
- You unload by hand. Dump trailers cannot tip at this site.
- Free yard waste is available for loads under one ton.
Published rates
| Load type | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Household waste, up to 400 lb | $40.50 minimum; state refuse tax included |
| Household waste above 400 lb | $202.35 per ton; state refuse tax included |
| Yard waste under one ton | Free |
What not to bring
Prairie Ridge is not the right stop for commercial items, bulky items, land-clearing material, or manure. Do not assume a large item can go just because it fits in your truck. Call the station first if your load is unusual or you are unsure how an item is classified.
DIY cost compared with a crew
| Cost or task | DIY self-haul | Top Tier full service |
|---|---|---|
| Disposal | You pay the published station rate | Disposal for accepted items is included in the scope-based quote |
| Loading and lifting | You sort, lift, load, and unload | The crew handles the agreed items and access |
| Vehicle and fuel | Use your vehicle or add a rental and fuel | Truck and travel are included in the quoted service |
| Price before you choose | Station fee plus your other trip costs | Send photos for a quote based on the actual load and access |
A transfer-station charge is only one part of a DIY trip. It does not include sorting, loading, lifting, fuel, vehicle space, or your time. A crew quote is not the same thing as the station rate: it can include labor and hauling as well as disposal. If the load is already bagged, light enough to unload safely, and within the station rules, self-haul may fit. If access, heavy lifting, sorting, or multiple trips are the hard part, send photos for a Top Tier quote instead of trying to compare the two as identical services.
Safe prep checklist
- Confirm every item is residential household waste and keep the load below the one-ton limit.
- Set aside anything commercial, bulky, land-clearing related, or manure so it does not cause a rejected load.
- Pack the vehicle so you can remove items by hand; do not plan to tip a dump trailer.
- Secure the load for the drive and wear gloves and closed-toe shoes for unloading.
- Call 253-847-7555 before the trip if a material or load size is unclear.
When Top Tier can help
Use Bonney Lake junk removal when you want the pile loaded and hauled. Choose cleanouts for a garage, home, storage space, or other larger sort-and-remove job. Moving services fit when you need belongings moved as well as unwanted items removed. Labor-only service is useful when you have the truck or trailer but need help with the lifting.
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FAQ
- Can I bring a dump trailer to Prairie Ridge?
- You can use a vehicle that carries the load, but Prairie Ridge requires hand-off unloading. Dump trailers cannot tip at the station.
- Is Prairie Ridge open to commercial loads?
- No. The station is for residential household waste only. Commercial items are not accepted there.
- What does Prairie Ridge charge for a small household-waste load?
- The published minimum is $40.50 through 400 pounds, including state refuse tax. Check the current LRI rate page before your trip in case rates change.