Curbside Garbage

Containers Out by 6:30 am

Collection times may vary as routing schedules change, and so it is very important to have all containers at the street by 6:30 am. We appreciate your cooperation.

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

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.

Residents receive 5 curbside clean-up coupons annually. Coupons are sent to each resident with their collection collection guideline calendar.

One 32-35 gallon cart per coupon
Extra garbage must be bagged (50 lb limit)
Affix coupon on bag, and place at curb

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 800-592-9995 (M-F 7 am - 7 pm, SAT 9 am - 1 pm) or Click here.

Temporary Garbage Services

Large containers are available for temporary projects such as remodeling and construction. Contact WM Customer Service or 800-592-9995 (M-F 7 am - 7 pm, SAT 9 am - 1 pm).

Reduce Your Garbage Costs!

Garbage rates vary according to cart size. Recycling and yard waste collection can help reduce your garbage enough that you may be able to order a smaller size and lower your garbage bills.

Garbage Service is Required

Local ordinance requires all residents to subscribe to garbage and recycling collection in order to maintain public health, prevent public litter, and preserve natural resources.

City of Mountlake Terrace