Kent, WA trash pickup schedule
Kent 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: Republic Services Republic Services serves Kent residential customers (garbage weekly, recycling and food/yard waste every other week) under the City of Kent program; the hauler's guide is titled 'City of Kent 2026 Residential ... Guide' and points to KentWA.gov/TalkingTrash. Billing is by Republic Services, quarterly for single-family homes.12 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week (blue weeks), alternating with food & yard waste; calendars R1Y2/R2Y1 show which week, yard waste every other week (green weeks), alternating with recycling36 |
| Set out | by 7 a.m. on collection day (or the night before); handles facing the house; 3 ft between carts; do not block cars, mailboxes, sidewalks or roadways; remove carts as soon as possible12 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services app1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. No service Thursday Nov 26; Thursday collection moves to Friday Nov 27 and Friday collection to Saturday Nov 28 (Mon-Wed unchanged).3 |
Bulk items: on-call (fee per item, schedule with Republic Services) (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Kent holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No service on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day; if collection falls on or after the holiday in that week, collection shifts one day later for the rest of the week (Friday moves to Saturday; never Sunday). All other holidays: regular schedule (only these three are observed).13 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com1 |
| Holidays list | New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | No service Thursday Nov 26; Thursday collection moves to Friday Nov 27 and Friday collection to Saturday Nov 28 (Mon-Wed unchanged).3 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Christmas is a Friday: Friday collection moves to Saturday Dec 26.1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | New Year's Day is a Friday: Friday collection moves to Saturday Jan 2, 2027.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Kent
| How it works | on-call (fee per item, schedule with Republic Services)12 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services residential customer service 206.682.9735 or use the Customer Support form on the Republic Services Kent page; fee per item14 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | White goods (except refrigerators) $79.89/item; refrigerators, freezers and console TVs $119.80/item; sofas and chairs $79.89/item; mattresses $79.89/item (2026 rates)6 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Kent
| Pickup | every other week (blue weeks), alternating with food & yard waste; calendars R1Y2/R2Y1 show which week36 |
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| Type | single-stream (blue cart; empty, clean and dry; do not bag)2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (clean glass bottles and jars; no mirrors, window glass or ceramics)2 |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Programs
- Free curbside motor oil: up to 2 gallons per month per residence, sealed labeled container next to recycling cart1
- Free curbside fluorescent tubes/bulbs by appointment (call 206.682.9735), limit 2 bags/month, tubes max 4 ft1
- Recycling collection events 2026: March 7, June 13, October 10 (details at KentWA.gov/TalkingTrash)3
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes6 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round3 |
| How often | every other week (green weeks), alternating with recycling6 |
| Rules | Green organics cart 13/32/64/96 gallons included in garbage rate (rate sheet; the guide lists 32/64/96); extras in paper lawn bags, boxes or cans labeled 'yard waste' or bundles with natural twine (max 4 ft x 2 ft, 60 lb), $3.21 per extra 32-gallon unit; no plastic bags; no rocks, dirt, bark or pet waste26 |
| Food scraps | accepted in the yard waste cart (food scraps and food-soiled paper; no food in extra containers)2 |
| Christmas trees | In January, undecorated, unflocked trees under 6 ft next to the waste cart, free (published in the 2026 guide; applies January 2027 unless changed)2 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 18800 Orillia Rd S, Tukwila, WA · Map9 |
| 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 and New Year's Day.9 |
| Fees | by material and weight (King County disposal fees; new fees from Jan. 1, 2027)9 |
King County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off, Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 13800 SE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA · Map8 |
| Hours | Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Monday8 |
| Fees | no fee for King County residents8 |
| Who can use it | King County residents8 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Call 206.682.9735 or use the Republic Services app; customer support form at republicservices.com12 |
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| Phone | Republic Services residential customer service 206.682.9735 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m.)1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | republicservices.com1 |
| Office | Customer Care Center, 22010 76th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 (office Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.)1 |
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- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
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- Buffalo, NYCity of Buffalo Sanitation (garbage); Republic Services (recycling contractor)
- Toledo, OHRepublic Services
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- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
- Huntington Beach, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Huntington Beach)
- Elk Grove, CARepublic Services
- Fort Collins, CORepublic Services
- Garden Grove, CARepublic Services
- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
- Bellevue, WARepublic Services
- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
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- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All Washington cities: Washington trash pickup schedules.
Kent trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Kent?
Trash is collected weekly. Kent does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com) or the Republic Services app app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Kent?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Thursday Nov 26; Thursday collection moves to Friday Nov 27 and Friday collection to Saturday Nov 28 (Mon-Wed unchanged).
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Kent?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Christmas is a Friday: Friday collection moves to Saturday Dec 26.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Kent?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: New Year's Day is a Friday: Friday collection moves to Saturday Jan 2, 2027.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Kent?
on-call (fee per item, schedule with Republic Services). Call Republic Services residential customer service 206.682.9735 or use the Customer Support form on the Republic Services Kent page; fee per item Fees: White goods (except refrigerators) $79.89/item; refrigerators, freezers and console TVs $119.80/item; sofas and chairs $79.89/item; mattresses $79.89/item (2026 rates).
Does Kent recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (clean glass bottles and jars; no mirrors, window glass or ceramics).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Kent?
Use the city’s online form (Call 206.682.9735 or use the Republic Services app; customer support form at https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/kent-wa#cs-form) or call Republic Services residential customer service 206.682.9735 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m.).
Sources
- 1 Republic Services of Kent, WA (city page incl. FAQs)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Kent 2026 Residential Recycling, Trash and Food and Yard Waste Guide (R1Y2; R2Y1 version identical except label)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Kent 2026 collection calendar R1Y2Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Special Items Recycling & Bulky Item Pickup (Kent)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Fall Curbside Cleanup Nov. 2-6, 2026 flyerContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Republic Services of Kent residential rates (effective 1/1/2026)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 City of Kent Pick-Up Schedule mapContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Factoria Recycling & Transfer StationCounty · kingcounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Bow Lake Recycling & Transfer StationCounty · kingcounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 City of Kent Garbage & RecyclingCity · kentwa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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