Kent, WA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

020(A) makes it unlawful for anyone other than a city-authorized collection company to haul solid waste through Kent's streets, and requires all persons and occupied properties to carry at least the minimum level of solid waste service and pay the associated charges. If a customer does not sign up within 30 days of occupying a property, the city or collection company automatically bills them for the minimum service level. The director may exempt a property that proves on an annual basis it produces no solid waste.

unless the director approves otherwise in writing, with collection at least once a month at the minimum service level or once a week at regular service; the city can require weekly service if complaints arise about accumulated waste under monthly service. m. Monday through Friday and occur as often as needed, but no less than once a month, except that pickups in commercial areas next to residential neighborhoods are limited to the residential hours. on collection day and removed by the end of the collection day, with an overhead clearance of at least eight feet on the path to the loading point.