Covington trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up every other week; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage; every other week recycling embedded (July 1, 2026 rates). Verified 2026-10-15 · covingtonwa.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com |
| Recycling | Every other week (blue weeks); extras free (box/bundle/paper bags — no plastic bags). Verified 2026-10-15 · covingtonwa.gov |
| Bulk | New contract (effective 2026-07-01): 2 free bulky items/year; 1 free extra garbage (≤6 bags) + 1 free extra yard (≤6 bags) + free holiday tree. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic residential 253-872-4632; commercial 253-872-7220. Verified 2026-10-15 · covingtonwa.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.
Where
Handles toward house; clear of cars/mailboxes/driveways.
Limits
Free bulky/extras per new contract; paid fees above.
Not allowed
Plastic bags in recycle; household hazardous waste.
Bags
Bag extra trash; loose recycling.
Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · covingtonwa.gov
Holidays
No service NY, Thanksgiving, Christmas — mid-week → +1 day rest of week (2026 Covington calendar).
Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com
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Full details for Covington: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City: mandatory Republic Services (residential 253-872-4632; commercial 253-872-7220). Weekly garbage; every other week recycling embedded (July 1, 2026 rates). Carts by 7:00 a.m., handles toward house. Extra $9.63 if lid >6″ or bags on ground.
- Recycling
- every other week (blue weeks); extras free (box/bundle/paper bags — no plastic bags). Free second recycle cart under new contract.
- Bulk pickup
- New contract (effective 2026-07-01): 2 free bulky items/year; 1 free extra garbage (≤6 bags) + 1 free extra yard (≤6 bags) + free holiday tree. Paid beyond: white goods $102.02; fridge/freezer $139.12; mattress/sofa/chair $102.02; other large/tires $79.01. Compost every other week optional (~$15–16/mo).
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Handles toward house; clear of cars/mailboxes/driveways.
- Curbside: limits
- Free bulky/extras per new contract; paid fees above.
- Curbside: brush
- every other week organics; kraft/can ≤60 lb or twine 4′×2′; no food outside cart.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags in recycle; household hazardous waste.
- Curbside: bags
- Bag extra trash; loose recycling.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Extra/return-trip fees on July 2026 rates.
- Holidays
No service NY, Thanksgiving, Christmas — mid-week → +1 day rest of week (2026 Covington calendar).
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic residential 253-872-4632; commercial 253-872-7220
- Find your day
- Solid Waste and Recycling + Republic Covington July 2026 rates
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: covingtonwa.gov
Bulk: republicservices.com
Holidays: republicservices.com
Curbside: republicservices.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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