Pickup Rules & Schedules: Auburn vs Federal Way
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Auburn, WA and Federal Way, WA?
Auburn and Federal Way have similar restriction levels.
Auburn, WA
King County
Auburn requires mandatory solid waste service for all residential and commercial customers under ACC Chapter 8.08. Waste Management is the city contractor and provides weekly garbage and biweekly recycling pickup.
View full Auburn rules →Federal Way, WA
King County
Federal Way's solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection is provided by Waste Management (WM) under an exclusive city contract per FWRC 11.20. Weekly service is mandatory for most residences.
View full Federal Way rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Auburn | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Code Reference | ACC Chapter 8.08 Solid Waste | - |
| Garbage Collection | Weekly, mandatory service | - |
| Recycling | Biweekly commingled cart | - |
| Service Provider | Waste Management, 800-592-9995 | - |
| Hauler | - | Waste Management, exclusive |
| Collection | - | Weekly, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Cart Sizes | - | 10, 20, 35, 64, 96 gallon |
| Code | - | FWRC 11.20 Solid Waste |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Auburn FAQ
Is garbage service mandatory in Auburn?
Yes. ACC Chapter 8.08 requires all single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties in Auburn to subscribe to solid waste service through the city's contracted provider, currently Waste Management.
What happens to pickup on holidays in Auburn?
On observed holidays, WM collection shifts one day later for the remainder of that week. Check the annual service calendar on the WM Auburn website or the city utility page.
Federal Way FAQ
Can I opt out of Federal Way garbage service?
No, Federal Way residences are required to maintain garbage service under FWRC 11.20. You can downsize to a 10 or 20-gallon mini-cart to lower your bill if your waste volume is small.
What time should I put my cart out in Federal Way?
Carts must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. You can set them out the night before. Return them to your property by the end of the collection day.
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