Curbside Garbage

Containers Out by 7 am


Collection times may vary as routing schedules change, and so it is very important to have all containers at the street by 7 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:

  • Two (2) feet apart
  • At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, fences Photo - Waste Management Truck
  • 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.
    Click here for details

    Bulky Items


    In Federal Way, once each year, Waste Management single-family customers can order no-cost collection of up to three bulky items, plus extra trash and smaller items (about 15 kitchen-sized trash bags or small boxes).

    Bulky items like mattresses, appliances, console televisions, furniture and building materials can be picked up by special arrangement. Contact WM Customer Service or 253-833-3333 (M-F 7 am - 7 pm, SAT 8 am - 5 pm).

    Temporary Garbage Services


    Large containers are available for temporary projects such as remodeling and construction. Contact WM Customer Service or 253-833-3333 (M-F 7 am - 7 pm, SAT 8 am - 5 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.


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    Click here to download - Collection Guidelines

    Click here for details - Oops Garbage Tag