Federal Way vs Redmond
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Federal Way, WA and Redmond, WA?
Federal Way and Redmond have similar restriction levels.
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 →Redmond, WA
King County
Recology collects garbage, recycling, and yard/food waste weekly in Redmond. Carts must be out by 7 AM on collection day and retrieved within 24 hours per RMC Title 9.
View full Redmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Federal Way | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | RMC Title 9 |
| Provider | - | Recology/Cleanscapes |
| Set-Out Time | - | By 7 AM on collection day |
| Earliest Set-Out | - | 6 PM day before |
| Retrieval | - | Within 24 hours |
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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.
Redmond FAQ
What time does trash pickup start in Redmond?
Containers must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day. Trucks may arrive as early as 7 AM throughout the collection zone.
Who provides trash service in Redmond?
Recology holds the exclusive franchise for residential solid waste, recycling, yard waste, and food waste collection in Redmond.
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