Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Vancouver, WA
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Vancouver residents — from official city and county sources.
- Garbage service required at all residences. Service levels: weekly, every-other-week, or monthly garbage (20/32/64/95-gallon carts); recycling every other week; every-other-week organics. Carts/bins out no later than 6:30 a.m. Collection runs on regular days for all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, when collection is delayed one day (Mon-Fri).
- Free annual curbside Bulky Item Pickup: one pickup per calendar year of up to five items for residents with active Waste Connections garbage service; additional fee-based pickups available year-round
- Free: one curbside pickup per calendar year for residents with active Waste Connections garbage service. Additional year-round pickups available for a fee through Waste Connections ($15.18 for a chair to $37.97 for a refrigerator, 2026 rates). Separate free annual appliance pickup: one major appliance per calendar year, scheduled with Waste Connections at 360-892-5370.
- City of Vancouver — Solid Waste Services (contracted hauler: Waste Connections of Washington, Inc.)
At a glance: Vancouver
- Trash day
- Garbage service required at all residences. Service levels: weekly, every-other-week, or monthly garbage (20/32/64/95-gallon carts); recycling every other week; every-other-week organics. Carts/bins out no later than 6:30 a.m. Collection runs on regular days for all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, when collection is delayed one day (Mon-Fri).
- Bulk pickup
- Free annual curbside Bulky Item Pickup: one pickup per calendar year of up to five items for residents with active Waste Connections garbage service; additional fee-based pickups available year-round
- Bulk cost
- Free: one curbside pickup per calendar year for residents with active Waste Connections garbage service. Additional year-round pickups available for a fee through Waste Connections ($15.18 for a chair to $37.97 for a refrigerator, 2026 rates). Separate free annual appliance pickup: one major appliance per calendar year, scheduled with Waste Connections at 360-892-5370.
- Dump
- Central Transfer and Recycling Center
- Hazardous waste
- Central Transfer and Recycling Center — HHW Drop-off
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Garbage service required at all residences. Service levels: weekly, every-other-week, or monthly garbage (20/32/64/95-gallon carts); recycling every other week; every-other-week organics. Carts/bins out no later than 6:30 a.m. Collection runs on regular days for all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, when collection is delayed one day (Mon-Fri).
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Central Transfer and Recycling Center | transfer-station | 11034 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662 | Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Self-haul disposal fees apply (per-trip transaction fee plus disposal rates); check the operator's current rate card. Operated by Columbia Resource Company under contract with Clark County. |
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| West Van Materials Recovery Center | transfer-station | 6601 NW Old Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660 | Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday | Self-haul disposal fees apply (per-trip transaction fee plus disposal rates); check the operator's current rate card. Operated by Columbia Resource Company under contract with Clark County. |
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| Washougal Transfer Station | transfer-station | 4020 S Grant Street, Washougal, WA 98671 | Solid waste: Wednesday and Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Self-haul disposal fees apply (per-trip transaction fee plus disposal rates); check the operator's current rate card. Operated by Columbia Resource Company under contract with Clark County. |
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Household hazardous waste
Central Transfer and Recycling Center — HHW Drop-off
- Address
- 11034 N.E. 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
- Phone
- 360-256-8482
- Hours
- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Residency
- Free for residents; no business waste; 25 gallons or 200 pounds per visit; sign form confirming non-business waste
West Van Materials Recovery Center — HHW Drop-off
- Address
- 6601 N.W. Old Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA
- Phone
- 360-737-1727
- Hours
- Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Residency
- Free for residents; no business waste; 25 gallons or 200 pounds per visit; sign form confirming non-business waste
Washougal Transfer Station — HHW Drop-off
- Address
- 4020 South Grant Street, Washougal, WA
- Phone
- 360-835-2500
- Hours
- 1st and 3rd Saturday monthly, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Residency
- Free for residents; no business waste; 25 gallons or 200 pounds per visit; sign form confirming non-business waste
Accepted
- adhesives, glues, caulk, epoxy, sealants
- aerosols
- antifreeze
- batteries (single-use, alkaline, rechargeable, lithium-ion)
- chemical fertilizers
- cleaners, bleach, degreasers, polishes, waxes
- cooking oil
- fire extinguishers
- fuel, gasoline, propane, diesel
- lead-acid vehicle batteries
- medical sharps (puncture-proof container labeled sharps)
- mercury lights, thermostats, thermometers, switches
- motor oil
- non-controlled medications
- paints, inks, stains, primers
- pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides
- solvents, thinners, paint strippers
- vaping devices and nicotine liquids (1 gallon limit per visit)
Not accepted
- asbestos (disposal at West Van and Central for a fee)
- ammunition
- explosives and flares
- radioactive waste
- biomedical waste
- business-generated hazardous waste
- controlled medications
- illicit substances
- unused fireworks
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Every-other-week curbside organics collection (food scraps + yard debris in the teal/green cart); optional subscription service through Waste Connections, 2026 rates $5.73-$9.61/month by cart size. Free seasonal programs: yard debris and tire disposal coupons (April-June, up to 4 cubic yards) and free leaf disposal coupons (October-December) for all residents.
E-waste
- How
- Electronic waste is not accepted in Bulky Item Pickup. Look up e-waste disposal options in the City's free RecycleRight app/web Item Lookup. Columbia Resource Company transfer stations accept TVs, computer towers, and monitors for e-recycling.
- Cost
- Free via E-Cycle Washington programs
Vancouver has no city landfill; residential self-haul goes to Columbia Resource Company's three Clark County transfer stations. All HHW drop-off at the transfer stations is free for residents (25 gallons or 200 pounds per visit). Curbside oil, antifreeze, and batteries are also collected separately alongside the recycle cart. Seasonal coupons cover free yard debris/tire disposal (Apr-Jun) and free leaf disposal (Oct-Dec).
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Vancouver, WA?
- Garbage service required at all residences. Service levels: weekly, every-other-week, or monthly garbage (20/32/64/95-gallon carts); recycling every other week; every-other-week organics. Carts/bins out no later than 6:30 a.m. Collection runs on regular days for all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, when collection is delayed one day (Mon-Fri).
- When is bulk pickup in Vancouver, WA?
- Free annual curbside Bulky Item Pickup: one pickup per calendar year of up to five items for residents with active Waste Connections garbage service; additional fee-based pickups available year-round Sign up in the RecycleRight app or webtool: select up to 5 items (chair icon), choose a preferred date, enter contact info, submit and click confirm. Confirmation email includes a link to change or cancel before pickup day. Apartment/shared-service residents: check with property manager.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Vancouver?
- Free: one curbside pickup per calendar year for residents with active Waste Connections garbage service. Additional year-round pickups available for a fee through Waste Connections ($15.18 for a chair to $37.97 for a refrigerator, 2026 rates). Separate free annual appliance pickup: one major appliance per calendar year, scheduled with Waste Connections at 360-892-5370.
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Vancouver?
- small appliances (vacuums, lamps), furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, shelving, mattresses, patio sets), carpets and rugs, kitchen/bath items (sinks, toilets, plumbing), outdoor items (barbecues, play sets, rotten fencing, deck boards), power yard equipment (lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws; fluids removed), recreation/exercise equipment (bicycles, treadmills, basketball hoops)
- Where can I dump trash near Vancouver?
- Central Transfer and Recycling Center (11034 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662); West Van Materials Recovery Center (6601 NW Old Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660); Washougal Transfer Station (4020 S Grant Street, Washougal, WA 98671)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Vancouver?
- Central Transfer and Recycling Center — HHW Drop-off (11034 N.E. 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA); West Van Materials Recovery Center — HHW Drop-off (6601 N.W. Old Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA); Washougal Transfer Station — HHW Drop-off (4020 South Grant Street, Washougal, WA)
- Yard waste in Vancouver: Every-other-week curbside organics collection (food scraps + yard debris in the teal/green cart); optional subscription service through Waste Connections, 2026 rates $5.73-$9.61/month by cart size. Free seasonal programs: yard debris and tire disposal coupons (April-June, up to 4 cubic yards) and free leaf disposal coupons (October-December) for all residents.
- Every-other-week curbside organics collection (food scraps + yard debris in the teal/green cart); optional subscription service through Waste Connections, 2026 rates $5.73-$9.61/month by cart size. Free seasonal programs: yard debris and tire disposal coupons (April-June, up to 4 cubic yards) and free leaf disposal coupons (October-December) for all residents.
- E-waste in Vancouver: Electronic waste is not accepted in Bulky Item Pickup. Look up e-waste disposal options in the City's free RecycleRight app/web Item Lookup. Columbia Resource Company transfer stations accept TVs, computer towers, and monitors for e-recycling.
- Electronic waste is not accepted in Bulky Item Pickup. Look up e-waste disposal options in the City's free RecycleRight app/web Item Lookup. Columbia Resource Company transfer stations accept TVs, computer towers, and monitors for e-recycling.