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Trash & Recycling in Bellevue, WA (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Bellevue, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Republic Services provides garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in Bellevue under contract. Weekly service with color-coded carts and strict bin-out timing.

Bellevue Garbage and Recycling Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Trash bins must be placed at the curb by 7 AM on collection day with 3 feet clearance from obstacles. Bins must be stored out of public view between pickups.

Bellevue Trash Bin Placement Requirements

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Bellevue residents can schedule bulk pickups through Republic Services for appliances and furniture. Factoria Transfer Station accepts bulk waste for a fee.

Bellevue Bulk Item Disposal

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Bellevue has mandatory recycling and food waste diversion under BCC 8.04. All residents get curbside recycling; food scraps must go in yard waste.

Bellevue Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for King County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bellevue city rules.

Trash & Recycling in King County