Where Does Garbage Go? Garbage Can When you set your garbage can at the curb or alley, do you wonder where it goes? Just because you may not see it again, that doesn't mean it disappears! Garbage Truck You know it gets picked up once a week, but where does the garbage truck take it? Transfer Station This is where the garbage truck brings your garbage to be transferred to a large trailer. There are eight transfer stations in King County. Trailer This trailer is taking your garbage to its final destination. Cedar Hills Landfill Almost all of the garbage from King County residences and businesses outside of the city of Seattle goes to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. This 920 acre facility is owned and operated by the King County Solid Waste Division and is located about 20 miles southeast of Seattle. The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is a showcase for technological advances, safety and health measures, and environmental protection.   Updated: August 16 , 2000 Natural Resources Kids Web Home | Kids Web Home | Solid Waste Kids Click below to link to the main King County site. Natural Resources and Parks | King County | News | Services | Comments | Search Links to external sites do not constitute endorsements by King County. By visiting this and other King County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by terms and conditions of the site. The details.