Curbside Garbage

WM provides garbage service within the urban areas and throughout rural Columbia County.

WM Northwest

Containers Out by 6 am

  • Three (3) feet apart with lids opening toward street
  • At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes
  • Wheels as close to the road as possible
  • Please remove containers as soon as possible after collection
Do not overstuff your carts - All materials must fall freely into the truck

Securely bag loose and dusty materials such as ashes, kitty litter, sawdust, animal waste, and packing "peanuts" before placing in the garbage can.

Maximum Allowable Weights

Please follow these guidelines to ensure collection.

  • 32-gallon cart - 35 lbs
  • 35-gallon cart - 60 lbs
  • 60-gallon cart - 120 lbs
  • 90-gallon cart - 145 lbs

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.

Service Level Options

For further information to establish, change or discontinue service please contact WM Customer Service at WM Customer Service or 800-808-5901.



WM Northwest

Click here to download - Collection Guidelines