Clark County, WA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Regulator
- WA UTC (RCW 81.77)
- Recycling frequency
- Every other week
- Recycling collected
- Same day as garbage
- Available to
- All county residents
- Division contact
- 564.397.7352
Summary
Curbside garbage and recycling in unincorporated Clark County is provided by WUTC-certificated haulers. Recycling is collected the same day as garbage on an every-other-week basis. Service levels and rates are state-regulated, not set by the county.
Curbside recycling service is available to all residents of Clark County. Recycling is picked up on the same day as garbage on an every-other-week basis. In some cities and urban growth areas, curbside recycling is mandatory while others are optional.
Full Breakdown
Solid-waste collection in unincorporated Clark County is regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission under RCW 81.77 and WAC 480-70, and provided by certificated private haulers for defined service areas. Curbside recycling service is available to all residents of Clark County and is picked up on the same day as garbage on an every-other-week basis. In some cities and urban growth areas curbside recycling is mandatory, while in others it is optional. Residents contact their assigned service provider to start service, confirm their collection day, and get cart sizes.
Violations & Fines
Missed or disputed collection is handled by the WUTC-certificated hauler; uncontained trash left as a nuisance is abated under CCC 9.24.
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Sources & Official References
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