Federal Way, WA trash pickup schedule
Federal Way trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: WM (Waste Management) WM is the city's residential garbage, recycling and yard/food waste provider; curbside service is by subscription with WM (residents may instead self-haul to King County transfer stations). WM bills customers directly, quarterly.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly (a 35-gal monthly-pickup option is also offered), recycling every other week on your regular garbage day; service week varies by neighborhood, yard waste weekly1 |
| Set out | at curb or alley by 7 a.m.; carts 2 ft apart, 3 ft from cars/trees/mailboxes, on the street not the sidewalk; guide asks to remove carts by 8 p.m. (2026 calendar: pickup time varies, leave carts out until 5 p.m.)410 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: geoportal.cityoffederalway.com. App: My WM1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. No service Thursday Nov 26; Thursday customers serviced Friday Nov 27, Friday customers serviced Saturday Nov 28.10 |
Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Federal Way holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | WM observes three holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. When one falls on a weekday, collection on and after the holiday is delayed one day for the rest of that week (e.g. Friday customers collected Saturday). All other holidays: no change.4 |
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| Official notice | wmnorthwest.com5 |
| Rule support | three holidays only5 |
| Rule support 2 | delay one day rest of week5 |
| Notice url 2 | wmnorthwest.com10 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | No service Thursday Jan 1, 2026; Thursday and Friday collection one day late that week (Friday customers on Saturday).10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | No service Thursday Nov 26; Thursday customers serviced Friday Nov 27, Friday customers serviced Saturday Nov 28.10 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No service Friday Dec 25; Friday customers serviced Saturday Dec 26.10 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Federal Way
| How it works | Scheduled pickup: request it ahead1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | call WM 253-833-3333 to schedule; collected on your regular service day1 |
| Limits | free Annual Bonus Curbside Pickup once a year: up to 3 bulky items plus up to 15 bags of garbage (about 1 cubic yard); extra pickups at per-item fees1 |
| Fees | annual pickup free for WM garbage customers; other pickups: appliances $25.54, refrigerators/freezers/AC $38.33, sofas/chairs $27.44, mattresses/box springs $28.12 each6 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Federal Way
| Pickup | every other week on your regular garbage day; service week varies by neighborhood1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (jars and bottles, all colors; no other glass)4 |
| Plastics | bottles, jugs and tubs by shape (ignore the resin number)4 |
Accepted
- aluminum and tin cans; small scrap metal (2x2x2 ft, 35 lb); glass bottles and jars; clean, dry paper and cardboard (max 3x3x3 ft); plastic bottles, jugs and tubs; used motor oil and cooking oil in labeled jugs (3 gal per pickup, 10 gal/year)4
- unlimited extra recyclables in a bin, box or paper bag next to the cart at no charge4
Not accepted
- plastic bags, garbage bags or 'recycling' bags; non-bottle glass4
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes, optional subscription yard & food waste cart with WM1 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round1 |
| How often | weekly1 |
| Rules | 35/64/96-gal green cart ($13.43-$14.77/month in 2026); extras in paper yard bags, 32-gal cans labeled 'Yard Waste' (65 lb) or twine bundles (4x2 ft), $3.78 each; yard trimmings banned from garbage in King County6 |
| Food scraps | yes, all food including meat, cheese and bones, plus uncoated food-soiled paper, in the yard+food cart; no plastic bags4 |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (last published): WM collected Christmas trees from yard+food waste subscribers Jan 5-9, 2026 - unflocked, undecorated whole trees cut to under 6 ft. Otherwise cut live trees into the yard waste cart; flocked/artificial trees go in the garbage or to a King County transfer station. 2026-27 dates not yet published.310 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | King County |
| Address | 18800 Orillia Rd S, Tukwila · Map8 |
| Hours | Station Mon-Thu 24 hours, Fri 12 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; recycling & yard waste area Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day8 |
| Fees | fees vary by material and load weight (see King County disposal fees page); new disposal fees begin Jan 1, 20278 |
South County Recycling & Transfer Station (Algona)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | King County |
| Address | 35101 W Valley Hwy S, Algona · Map9 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day9 |
| Fees | fees vary by material and load weight (see King County disposal fees page); new disposal fees begin Jan 1, 20279 |
| Who can use it | must live or do business in King County's solid waste service area (excludes Seattle and Milton)9 |
South County Recycling & Transfer Station household hazardous waste drop-off
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | King County |
| Address | 35101 W Valley Hwy S, Algona · Map9 |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Wednesday9 |
| Fees | free for King County residents9 |
| Who can use it | King County residents (including Seattle)9 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | wmnorthwest.com (Report missed collection) or [email protected]510 |
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| Phone | WM 253-833-3333 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); city recycling staff [email protected]5 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | federalwaywa.gov1 |
| Service alerts | servicealerts.wmnorthwest.com1 |
Nearby cities
- Tacoma, WA7 miles · The city collects
- Kent, WA8 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Renton, WA13 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Seattle, WA21 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Bellevue, WA22 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Everett, WA46 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
Other cities served by WM (formerly Waste Management)
- Fort Worth, TXWaste Management (WM)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- Oklahoma City, OKWM (Waste Management)
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Long Beach, CACity of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services (trash and organics); Waste Management (recycling, under city contract)
- Oakland, CAWaste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (trash, compost, bulky); California Waste Solutions (recycling, household batteries, used motor oil)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Irvine, CAWM (Waste Management of Orange County)
- Reno, NVWaste Management (WM)
- Moreno Valley, CAWaste Management of the Inland Empire (WM)
- Little Rock, ARWM (curbside recycling only)
- Providence, RIWM (Waste Management)
- Fort Lauderdale, FLWM (Waste Management)
- Oceanside, CAWM (Waste Management of North County)
- Lancaster, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Palmdale, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Corona, CAWM (Waste Management / USA Waste of California) under a franchise agreement with the City of Corona
- Kansas City, KSWM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.)
- Hayward, CAWaste Management of Alameda County (WM); curbside recycling by Tri-CED Community Recycling
- Joliet, ILWM (Waste Management)
- Simi Valley, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Lowell, MAWM (Waste Management)
- Menifee, CAWaste Management (WM) of the Inland Empire
- Rio Rancho, NMWM (Waste Management of New Mexico)
- Murrieta, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Everett, WARubatino Refuse Removal (UTC certificate G-58) or WM North Sound (Waste Management of Washington, UTC certificate G-237), depending on area
- Sparks, NVWM (Waste Management)
- Gresham, ORFive City-franchised haulers by area: Arrow Sanitary, Gresham Sanitary Service, Hoodview Disposal, Rockwood Solid Waste, Waste Management (WM)
- Hillsboro, ORSeveral City-franchised haulers by area, incl. Hillsboro Garbage Disposal, WM, Garbarino Disposal, Evergreen Disposal, Pride Disposal & Recycling (list from Metro's official address lookup and hauler pages)
- Spokane Valley, WAWM (formerly Waste Management)
- Chico, CAWaste Management (North Valley Waste Management)
All Washington cities: Washington trash pickup schedules.
Federal Way trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Federal Way?
Trash is collected weekly (a 35-gal monthly-pickup option is also offered). Federal Way does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (geoportal.cityoffederalway.com) or the My WM app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Federal Way?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Thursday Nov 26; Thursday customers serviced Friday Nov 27, Friday customers serviced Saturday Nov 28.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Federal Way?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Friday Dec 25; Friday customers serviced Saturday Dec 26.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Federal Way?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Thursday Jan 1, 2026; Thursday and Friday collection one day late that week (Friday customers on Saturday).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Federal Way?
Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. call WM 253-833-3333 to schedule; collected on your regular service day Fees: annual pickup free for WM garbage customers; other pickups: appliances $25.54, refrigerators/freezers/AC $38.33, sofas/chairs $27.44, mattresses/box springs $28.12 each.
Does Federal Way recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (jars and bottles, all colors; no other glass).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Federal Way?
Use the city’s online form (wmnorthwest.com) or call WM 253-833-3333 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); city recycling staff [email protected].
Sources
- 1 Curbside Service (Residential Recycling & Garbage Services)City · federalwaywa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Recycling, Garbage & Yard Waste (Solid Waste and Recycling)City · federalwaywa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Holiday Garbage & Recycling Resources (undated)City · federalwaywa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 City of Federal Way 2026 Single Family Collection Guide (linked from city curbside page as the city's Residential Garbage and Recycling Resource Guide; hosted by WM)city/hauler · wmnorthwest.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 WM Service Federal Way (home)Contracted hauler · wmnorthwest.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 WM Federal Way Rates and Billing (rates effective Jan 1, 2026)Contracted hauler · wmnorthwest.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 City of Federal Way GIS: Recycling_Days FeatureServer (layer metadata + sample)City · geoportal.cityoffederalway.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer StationCounty · kingcounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 South County Recycling & Transfer StationCounty · kingcounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 WM Federal Way Calendars page + City of Federal Way 2026 Even/Odd Week Collection Schedules (PDF)Contracted hauler · wmnorthwest.com · checked October 30, 2026
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