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Curbside Garbage

WM provides weekly, every other week, monthly and on-call garbage collection in Unincorporated Chelan County.

WM carts are required for all collection to make service safer and more efficient.

Remember to place carts at curb the night before your service day.

October 1 - May 31 service begins 6 am.
June 1 - September 30 service begins 5 am.

Please remove all containers from the street as soon as possible after collection.


Container Placement at the Street


Place carts:

  • Three (3) feet apart
  • At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, fences
  • Cart wheels as close to the curb as possible
  • Cart lids opening toward street
    Photo - Waste Management Truck
    When possible, trucks with robotic arms will lift, empty and replace the carts without the drivers leaving the trucks, reducing safety hazards and traffic congestion.


  • Weight Limit 60 Pounds (Overweight containers will not be emptied)
    • Cans, bins, bundles and carts up to 32-gallon size are lifted and emptied by hand. For your safety and the safety of your collectors, please limit each 32-gallon unit to no more than 60 pounds.
    • Larger carts are lifted mechanically, and are limited to 180 pounds.

    Garbage Container Options -
    Click here


    Extra Garbage


    There is an an additional charge for each extra bag or container (32-gallon, 60 lb. limit) that doesn't fit in your garbage container with the lid closed. If you often have extra garbage, you may want to increase your garbage container size to avoid overflow and extra garbage charges.

    Bulky Items


    Bulky items like mattresses, appliances, console televisions, furniture and building materials can be picked up by special arrangement. Contact
    WM Customer Service or call 877-466-4668 (M-F 7 am - 5 pm).

    Temporary Garbage Services


    Large containers are available for temporary projects such as remodeling and construction. Contact WM Customer Service or 877-466-4668 (M-F 7 am - 5 pm).


    WM Northwest

    Click here to download - Collection Guidelines


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