Kent vs Redmond
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Kent, WA and Redmond, WA?
Kent and Redmond have similar restriction levels.
Kent, WA
King County
Kent's solid waste and recycling collection is provided by Republic Services under a city contract. Weekly garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup is mandatory for residences under KCC 7.03.
View full Kent 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 | Kent | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| Hauler | Republic Services, exclusive contract | - |
| Collection | Weekly, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | - |
| Cart Sizes | 20, 32, 64, 96 gallon | - |
| Code | KCC 7.03 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 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kent FAQ
Can I opt out of Kent garbage service?
No, every residence in Kent is required to maintain garbage service under KCC 7.03. You can downsize to a 20-gallon mini-can to lower your bill if your waste volume is small.
What time do I put my cart out in Kent?
Carts must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. You can put 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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