Renton, WA trash pickup schedule
Renton 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 City contract with Republic Services for single-family cart garbage, recycling and organics plus billing. The city has selected Recology as its next provider beginning April 2027 (Republic remains the hauler through the 2026-27 holiday season).12 |
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| How often | Trash every other week, recycling every other week, yard waste weekly1 |
| Set out | At the curb by 7:00 a.m. on service day; remove carts from city property within 24 hours1 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: rentonwa.gov. App: Republic Services app1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday customers collected Friday Nov 27; Friday customers Saturday Nov 287 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Renton holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No collection on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day; if your collection day falls on one of these, collection is one day later that week (Friday customers on Saturday). All other holidays: no change.17 |
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| Official notice | rentonwa.gov1 |
| 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 | Thursday customers collected Friday Nov 27; Friday customers Saturday Nov 287 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday customers collected Saturday Dec 267 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday customers collected Saturday Jan 2, 20271 |
| 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 Renton
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services 206-777-6440. Clean Sweep (one free extra-garbage pickup per household, March 1-Dec 31, 2026): schedule 1 to 4 weeks ahead, label items 'CS', out by 7 a.m. on your regular garbage day.5 |
| Limits | Clean Sweep: up to ten 32-gallon units of garbage (max 3 ft per side, 65 lb each) plus two bulky items such as mattresses, sofas or chairs, once in 20261 |
| Fees | On-call 2026 per item: large appliances $104.58; refrigerators/freezers $111.91; furniture $97.26 per unit; mattresses $93.58. Clean Sweep free (extra garbage beyond 10 units $5.95 per 15 gallons per city page; brochure says $5.30).16 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Renton
| Pickup | every other week1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart4 |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Programs
- Free curbside pickup by appointment (206-777-6440) of rigid plastics, small household appliances, large scrap metal and untreated wood waste1
- Fluorescent bulbs/tubes curbside by appointment: max 2 tubes per collection, 10 per year1
- Household batteries curbside by appointment, sealed clear bags on top of recycling cart1
- 2026 recycling collection events at Renton Technical College (May 16, June 6, Sept 12, 2026; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)3
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round1 |
| How often | weekly1 |
| Rules | Gray organics cart (default 96 gal; 32/64/96 available). Extras free: paper yard bags, 32-gal cans labeled 'Yard' (65 lb max), or bundles tied with sisal twine (max 4'x2'). No plastic bags; no rocks, dirt, bark or pet waste.1 |
| Food scraps | Yes — food scraps and food-soiled paper go in the organics cart (compostable or paper bags OK, no plastic)4 |
| Christmas trees | First two full weeks of January, free: curbside on regular yard waste day; cut trees over 6 ft in half; no flocking, tinsel, ornaments or lights3 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Renton Recycling and Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (King County Solid Waste Division) |
| Address | 3021 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056 · Map9 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day9 |
| Fees | By material type and weight (see King County disposal fees page); fees rise Jan 1, 20279 |
Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (King County) |
| Address | 18800 Orillia Rd S, Tukwila · Map3 |
| Hours | Recycling area (bulbs/tubes): Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (city page; matches King County's recycling & yard waste area hours)3 |
| Fees | Fluorescent bulbs/tubes free (up to 10 bulbs and 10 tubes per vehicle per day)3 |
| Who can use it | all residents3 |
King County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Factoria HHW drop-off, South Seattle HHW facility, Wastemobile)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | Factoria: 13800 SE 32nd St, Bellevue; South: 8100 2nd Ave S, Seattle · Map3 |
| Hours | Factoria HHW drop-off: Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Monday3 |
| Fees | free3 |
| Who can use it | King County residents3 |
Battery drop-off: Renton City Hall (1055 S. Grady Way), Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy), Renton Senior Center (211 Burnett Ave N)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | see name3 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | free3 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Call 206-777-6440 or use the Republic Services app (no city web form published)7 |
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| Phone | Republic Services residential 206-777-6440 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Customer Care Center 212 Wells Ave S, Suite 104 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.); city [email protected]2 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | rentonwa.gov1 |
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All Washington cities: Washington trash pickup schedules.
Renton trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Renton?
Trash is collected every other week. Renton does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (rentonwa.gov) or the Republic Services app app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Renton?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday customers collected Friday Nov 27; Friday customers Saturday Nov 28
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Renton?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday customers collected Saturday Dec 26
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Renton?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday customers collected Saturday Jan 2, 2027
How do I get rid of bulky items in Renton?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic Services 206-777-6440. Clean Sweep (one free extra-garbage pickup per household, March 1-Dec 31, 2026): schedule 1 to 4 weeks ahead, label items 'CS', out by 7 a.m. on your regular garbage day. Fees: On-call 2026 per item: large appliances $104.58; refrigerators/freezers $111.91; furniture $97.26 per unit; mattresses $93.58. Clean Sweep free (extra garbage beyond 10 units $5.95 per 15 gallons per city page; brochure says $5.30).
Does Renton recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Renton?
Use the city’s online form (Call 206-777-6440 or use the Republic Services app (no city web form published)) or call Republic Services residential 206-777-6440 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Customer Care Center 212 Wells Ave S, Suite 104 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.); city [email protected].
Sources
- 1 Single Family ResidentialCity · rentonwa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Sustainability and Solid Waste ServicesCity · rentonwa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Special Events and ServicesCity · rentonwa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 2026 Residential Recycling, Trash & Food and Yard Waste Guide (North)City · rentonwa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Clean Sweep 2026 brochureCity · rentonwa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Solid Waste Rates 2026City · rentonwa.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 2026 Calendar R1G1-NContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Renton, WA Waste & RecyclingContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Renton Recycling & Transfer Station (page + fact sheet)County · kingcounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station (HHW drop-off hours)County · kingcounty.gov · checked November 1, 2026
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