Lynnwood, WA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

010 puts Lynnwood's recycling program in the hands of the director of public works rather than spelling out fixed rules in the code itself. The director promulgates the operating rules and regulations covering which materials are collected for recycling, who receives the service, how often it runs, what promotional materials are used to publicize it, which landfill options apply, the timetable for rolling out recycling service, and the reporting requirements collectors and the city must meet. 020 requires the director to review those rules and regulations at least every two years to keep them consistent with state solid-waste laws and to push down the volume of recyclable material still going to the landfill.

040 any rules or amendments may be brought to the city council for action consistent with RCW Title 35, the state statute governing city government. 050 requires the city to circulate a copy of the current rules and regulations to every licensed solid waste (garbage) collector serving Lynnwood, so haulers know precisely what recycling service they must provide alongside garbage pickup.