Downed trees, power lines force closure of King County’s Factoria Transfer Station

High winds toppled trees and brought down power lines in the Factoria area of Bellevue Thursday afternoon, forcing the indefinite closure of King County's Factoria Transfer Station.

The facility, at 13800 SE 32nd St. in Bellevue, will reopen once the power lines are repaired and the downed trees are removed.

Customers can use the Renton Transfer Station, at 3021 NE 4th St. in Renton, which is open Mon-Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or the Bow Lake Transfer Station in Tukwila, at 18800 Orillia Rd. S., which is open 24 hours a day during the weekdays. Household hazardous waste customers can use the South Seattle Transfer Station, at 8105 5th Ave. S. in Seattle.

For directions or more information about hours, visit the Solid Waste Division Web site at http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/facilities/transfer.asp. Updated information is also available by calling 206-296-4466, or toll-free 1-800-325-6165, ext. 6-4466.