Vancouver mandates garbage and recycling service for all occupied residential properties under VMC Chapter 6.12. Residents must set carts within 5 feet of the curb no more than 12 hours before pickup and retrieve them within 12 hours after collection.
VMC Chapter 6.12 (Garbage Disposal) governs residential solid waste and recycling service. All occupied residential properties are required to have garbage and recycling collection; charges apply whether the service is used or not (VMC 6.12.110). Containers must be placed within 5 feet of the curb or public street by 6 a.m. on collection day, and must be at least 3 feet apart from each other and 5 feet from cars and other objects or they will not be emptied (VMC 6.12.161). Carts must be retrieved within 12 hours after pickup. Cart sizes available: 20, 32, 64, or 95 gallons; residential recycling fee is $3.99/month for 1–4 unit structures (VMC 6.12.213). Carryout service is available for properties unable to
Violations of VMC Chapter 6.12 are enforced under VMC Title 22; civil penalties may be imposed for non-compliance with mandatory service or container-handling rules.
Vancouver, WA
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Vancouver, WA
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Vancouver, WA
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