King County, WA Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

The recyclable materials listed in subsection A.3. of this section shall be collected at least twice a month on the same day of the week as solid waste collection.

a. The certificated hauler may request an exception to this requirement for all or part of its service area.

b. The request must be submitted in writing to the division and include, at a minimum, the following information: the location of the area affected; the number of customers affected; the alternative collection schedule; and the reasons supporting the request.

c. The division will determine whether to allow the hauler's request based on demonstration that: the number of customers affected is minimized; program participation will not be adversely affected; substantial cost savings will accrue due to the alternative collection schedule; or undue hardship will otherwise occur as evidenced by other information presented in the request; and

5. Containers for recyclable materials storage shall be provided by certificated haulers to all single-family dwellings that receive solid waste collection service or request recyclable materials collection. The containers shall be provided by the certificated hauler by delivering containers to all single-family dwelling units in unincorporated service areas that receive solid waste collection service or request recyclable material collection.