Bellevue vs Federal Way
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Federal Way, WA?
Bellevue and Federal Way have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Republic Services provides garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in Bellevue under contract. Weekly service with color-coded carts and strict bin-out timing.
View full Bellevue 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 | Bellevue | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| 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.
Bellevue FAQ
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.
Compare other topics
See how Bellevue and Federal Way compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool