Kirkland trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Contact the city for trash collection details. Verified 2026-10-15 · kirklandwa.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m.; ≤24 hrs before → ≤24 hrs after (KMC). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · kirklandwa.gov |
| Recycling | Weekly included. Extra free: paper bag/box/reusable labeled “Recycling” ≤35 lb; cardboard ≤3 ft any side; keep dry. Verified 2026-10-15 · kirklandwa.gov |
| Bulk | 1 free bulky item/year per single-family home; add’l sofa/mattress/appliance ~$37.30; fridge/freezer $49.73 (2026 rates page). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · kirklandwa.gov |
| Hauler | Waste Management (City of Kirkland billing). |
| Contacts | Waste Management (WM) 425-587-0040; Utility Billing 425-587-3150; Recycling Hotline 425-587-3812; City Hall 425-587-3000. Verified 2026-10-15 · kirklandwa.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.; ≤24 hrs before → ≤24 hrs after (KMC).
Where
Planter strip preferred; clear sidewalks/bike lanes/road.
Limits
Extra recycle ≤35 lb; yard extras charged except Nov program; 1 free bulky/year.
Not allowed
Contamination tags on recycle/compost; plastic bags tangle MRF.
Bags
Extra garbage in bags/cans; recyclables loose/extra containers labeled.
Verified 2026-10-15 · kirklandwa.gov
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- Trash
- Contact the city for trash collection details.
- Recycling
- Weekly included. Extra free: paper bag/box/reusable labeled “Recycling” ≤35 lb; cardboard ≤3 ft any side; keep dry.
- Bulk pickup
- 1 free bulky item/year per single-family home; add’l sofa/mattress/appliance ~$37.30 (2026); fridge/freezer $49.73 (2026 rates page). Schedule Waste Management (WM). Free next-to-cart electronics. Nov: up to 5 free yard-waste extras/week.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.; ≤24 hrs before → ≤24 hrs after (KMC).
- Curbside: where
- Planter strip preferred; clear sidewalks/bike lanes/road.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra recycle ≤35 lb; yard extras charged except Nov program; 1 free bulky/year.
- Curbside: brush
- Extra yard: 32-gal ≤35 lb, Kraft bags, or twine bundles 4′×2′ (no plastic).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Contamination tags on recycle/compost; plastic bags tangle MRF.
- Curbside: bags
- Extra garbage in bags/cans; recyclables loose/extra containers labeled.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Extra-unit charges; code for early/late carts.
- Holidays
Check with the city or your hauler for holiday schedule changes.
- Hauler
- Waste Management (City of Kirkland billing)
- Contacts
- Waste Management (WM) 425-587-0040; Utility Billing 425-587-3150; Recycling Hotline 425-587-3812; City Hall 425-587-3000
- Find your day
- Single Family Waste Collection Service
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: kirklandwa.gov
Bulk: kirklandwa.gov
Holidays: kirklandwa.gov
Curbside: kirklandwa.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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