Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Tacoma, WA
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Tacoma residents — from official city and county sources.
- Garbage and recycling collected every other week, alternating with food/yard waste collection. Pickup day lookup available on the City's collection schedule tool. Containers must be at the curb or alley by 7 a.m. Solid Waste does not pick up on New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or Christmas; if pickup day falls on or after a holiday, collection is one day later that week.
- Call-2-Haul: on-demand curbside pickup or self-haul by appointment; residential customers get two visits per calendar year
- Residential Solid Waste customers: free, two curbside pickups or self-hauls per calendar year (cost built into rates). Multifamily/commercial curbside pickup: $115 single, $230 double.
- City of Tacoma — Environmental Services (Solid Waste Management)
At a glance: Tacoma
- Trash day
- Garbage and recycling collected every other week, alternating with food/yard waste collection. Pickup day lookup available on the City's collection schedule tool. Containers must be at the curb or alley by 7 a.m. Solid Waste does not pick up on New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or Christmas; if pickup day falls on or after a holiday, collection is one day later that week.
- Bulk pickup
- Call-2-Haul: on-demand curbside pickup or self-haul by appointment; residential customers get two visits per calendar year
- Bulk cost
- Residential Solid Waste customers: free, two curbside pickups or self-hauls per calendar year (cost built into rates). Multifamily/commercial curbside pickup: $115 single, $230 double.
- Dump
- Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (TRTC)
- Hazardous waste
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center)
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Garbage and recycling collected every other week, alternating with food/yard waste collection. Pickup day lookup available on the City's collection schedule tool. Containers must be at the curb or alley by 7 a.m. Solid Waste does not pick up on New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or Christmas; if pickup day falls on or after a holiday, collection is one day later that week.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (TRTC) | transfer-station | 3510 S Mullen St, Tacoma, WA 98409 Residential self-haul rates require City of Tacoma residency; rates differ for non-city residents | Daily 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas | Disposal fees vary by load weight and customer type (City of Tacoma residential, business, or non-city customer). City residential rate requires proof of residency (WA driver's license/ID showing Tacoma address, or photo ID plus current City utility bill). All fees per load; fractions of 100 pounds billed to the next 100-pound increment; $12.25 per additional half-hour of unloading time past 30 minutes. Yard waste recycling drop-off is free at the Recycle Center. |
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Household hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center)
- Address
- 3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
- Phone
- (253) 591-5418
- Hours
- Friday-Monday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Tuesday-Thursday; closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas
- Residency
- Free for Tacoma's residential Solid Waste customers; drive-up only, no walk-up or self-service
Accepted
- acids and caustics
- antifreeze
- automotive products
- batteries (car, button, household)
- flammable liquids
- fluorescent bulbs and tubes
- gas and fuel
- glues
- household cleaners
- hypodermic needles/syringes (in rigid sealed containers)
- insecticides
- mercury thermometers and thermostats
- motor oil (self-serve tank)
- oil-based paints
- pool chemicals
- propane tanks
- solvents
- yard and garden chemicals
Not accepted
- ammunition and explosives
- commercial/business hazardous waste
- contaminated soil
- latex (water-based) paint or stain
- medical waste
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Food and yard waste collected every other week, alternating with garbage and recycling. Service included in the monthly garbage bill at no extra cost; customers can request up to two 90-gallon brown bins free, a third bin is $3/month. Yard waste recycling drop-off is free at the Tacoma Recycle Center. Bins must be at the curb by 7 a.m.
E-waste
- How
- Electronics are accepted by E-Cycle Washington; check manufacturers for take-back programs and watch for retailer recycling events. Televisions and monitors are NOT accepted by Call-2-Haul.
- Cost
- Free via E-Cycle Washington; free cell phone/battery/charger recycling at the Tacoma Recycle Center, Tacoma Municipal Building, and Tacoma Public Utilities lobby
The former Tacoma Landfill is now the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center; it operates as a transfer station, not a landfill. Residential customers get Call-2-Haul, the HHW facility, and the Recycle Center at no additional cost (built into rates). HHW is limited to 15 gallons or 220 pounds per visit. Asbestos is accepted by appointment only for a fee, City of Tacoma residents only.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Tacoma, WA?
- Garbage and recycling collected every other week, alternating with food/yard waste collection. Pickup day lookup available on the City's collection schedule tool. Containers must be at the curb or alley by 7 a.m. Solid Waste does not pick up on New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, or Christmas; if pickup day falls on or after a holiday, collection is one day later that week.
- When is bulk pickup in Tacoma, WA?
- Call-2-Haul: on-demand curbside pickup or self-haul by appointment; residential customers get two visits per calendar year Call (253) 573-2468 to schedule a curbside pickup or a self-haul appointment at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center. Book early: summer and end-of-year appointments can fill up three weeks in advance. Cancel or modify at least one business day ahead.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Tacoma?
- Residential Solid Waste customers: free, two curbside pickups or self-hauls per calendar year (cost built into rates). Multifamily/commercial curbside pickup: $115 single, $230 double.
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Tacoma?
- furniture (mattresses, couches, chairs, tables, shelving, patio sets), appliances (refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, washers/dryers), barbecues (propane tanks, charcoal, ashes removed), carpet rolls (up to 6 ft x 1 ft diameter = one large item), some electronics (no televisions or monitors), power yard equipment (mowers except riding mowers, chainsaws, trimmers), exercise/recreation equipment (bikes, treadmills, kayaks), kitchen and bath items (sinks, toilets, tubs, vanities), hot tubs (cut into four pieces for 6+ person), clothing and linens, small appliances, housewares and tools
- Where can I dump trash near Tacoma?
- Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (TRTC) (3510 S Mullen St, Tacoma, WA 98409)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Tacoma?
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center) (3510 S. Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA 98409)
- Yard waste in Tacoma: Food and yard waste collected every other week, alternating with garbage and recycling. Service included in the monthly garbage bill at no extra cost; customers can request up to two 90-gallon brown bins free, a third bin is $3/month. Yard waste recycling drop-off is free at the Tacoma Recycle Center. Bins must be at the curb by 7 a.m.
- Food and yard waste collected every other week, alternating with garbage and recycling. Service included in the monthly garbage bill at no extra cost; customers can request up to two 90-gallon brown bins free, a third bin is $3/month. Yard waste recycling drop-off is free at the Tacoma Recycle Center. Bins must be at the curb by 7 a.m.
- E-waste in Tacoma: Electronics are accepted by E-Cycle Washington; check manufacturers for take-back programs and watch for retailer recycling events. Televisions and monitors are NOT accepted by Call-2-Haul.
- Electronics are accepted by E-Cycle Washington; check manufacturers for take-back programs and watch for retailer recycling events. Televisions and monitors are NOT accepted by Call-2-Haul.