Bellevue vs Federal Way
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Federal Way, WA?
Bellevue and Federal Way have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue has mandatory recycling and food waste diversion under BCC 8.04. All residents get curbside recycling; food scraps must go in yard waste.
View full Bellevue rules →Federal Way, WA
King County
Federal Way provides curbside recycling to all single-family residences at no extra charge through Waste Management. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and plastic bottles and tubs.
View full Federal Way rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Cost | - | Free with garbage subscription |
| Accepted | - | Paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic 1-5 |
| Not Accepted | - | Plastic bags, Styrofoam, electronics |
| Yard Waste | - | Separate cart, weekly in season |
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Bellevue FAQ
Federal Way FAQ
Can I recycle plastic bags in my Federal Way cart?
No. Plastic bags jam sorting equipment and are not accepted in curbside carts. Return clean plastic bags and film to grocery store drop-off bins such as Safeway or Fred Meyer.
Do I need to separate glass in Federal Way?
No. Federal Way uses single-stream recycling, so glass bottles and jars go in the same cart as paper, metal, and plastic. Rinse them first to avoid contamination.
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