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

Recycling or yard waste containers contaminated with garbage may be dumped as solid waste. When they are, the customer will be charged the “Each Additional Reload” fee identified in the rate table for that class and frequency of service. Recycling containers that are repeatedly contaminated with garbage may be removed at the discretion of Solid Waste Management. A $30.00 service charge will be assessed for redelivery of each container.

H. Overload charges may be charged when the condition of the container meets the definition of “Overloaded” in TMC § 12.09.030. Extra bags of garbage will be charged the “Applicable Charge for Overload.” If the overload condition, or number of extra bags requires the driver to reload and re-dump the container, the customer will be charged the “Each Reload” fee identified in the rate table for that class and frequency of service.

I. City of Tacoma solid waste ratepayers living in a single-family home or duplex may request two “Call-2 Haul” service appointments per year. No more than three large items, consisting of appliances, furniture, or items of a similar size and weight, and 15 bags or boxes of unusable household items will be picked up by Solid Waste Management at each Call-2 Haul service appointment. No additional charge to the ratepayer will be made for this service. A charge of $10.00 may be assessed for late cancellations or if items are not set out by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled date.