Resource Hub | City of Kenmore Washington

EV CHARGING

TRANSPORTATION

ORCA - Youth Transit Pass

Did you know riders 18 and younger can receive a free transit pass?

You can show your Student ID to the driver as you board or you can receive a Free Youth Transit Pass.

Interested in signing up? Sign up here: How to Order a Free Youth ORCA Card – The ORCA Card

Note: All University of Washington students (Bothell campus, Seattle campus, Tacoma campus) can ride public transit with their UW Student Husky ID cards for free.

ORCA - Seniors & Disabled & Low-Income Commuters:

Seniors 65 and older living in the Puget Sound area or disabled residents who qualify for the ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit can now ride for free.

More information: Seniors - myORCA & Disabilities or Medicare - myORCA

WEATHERIZATION

Weatherization Programs

King County Housing Authority Weatherization Program - Income-qualified households can apply for services to reduce home energy use and costs. This can include:

Ventilation improvements
insulation installs
Furnace repairs
Air sealing to prevent drafts

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are appliances that both heat and cool a home by transferring heat. They are energy efficient and come in a variety of types to meet your home's needs. They can be used to replace furnaces and are a great environmentally friendly alternative to traditional air conditioning. They even come in portable options - great for renters or smaller spaces.

You can learn more about the different types of heat pumps and how they work at Energy.gov.

You can stay up to date on upcoming local incentives at The Switch Is On.

Additional Information

Questions to ask your HVAC Contractor

Heat Pump Checklist

WASTE

Solid Waste:

Washington Organics Management Compliance for Businesses

Where Does Our Organic Waste Go?

Learn about King County's Re+ plan to reach zero waste

Recycling & Transfer Stations:

Our solid waste hauler, Republic Services, provided our community with a helpful "Recycling 101" guide to help take the guesswork out of what goes in the blue bin: Recycling 101_2025

Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station - King County, Washington

Download the Shoreline Recycling & Transfer Station fact sheet to learn more about this facility.