Port Townsend trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up every other week; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Residential garbage typically every other week (35/64/96-gal carts). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us |
| Recycling | Every other week — three 18-gal bins (tin/aluminum/plastic; paper/cardboard; glass); clean/dry (recycle cart). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us |
| Bulk | Contact Olympic Disposal for bulky; city Spring Clean-Up 2026: garbage/appliances Apr 6–10; yard Apr 13–17; Christmas trees Jan 5–9, 2026. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us |
| Hauler | Olympic Disposal (Waste Connections / Murrey's dba). |
| Contacts | Olympic Disposal 360-385-6612 / 800-422-7854; Public Works 360-379-5096. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.
Where
≤5 ft curb; 3–5 ft clearances; opening to road.
Limits
Extra can/bag fees on rate sheet; spring clean-up ≤3 extras.
Not allowed
Contaminated recycle; flocked trees as garbage (fee).
Bags
Per Olympic Disposal; lid closed or overfill fee.
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us
Holidays
Olympic Disposal: work weekday holidays except New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas → on/after +1 day (Thu→Fri, Fri→Sat).
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofpt.us
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Full details for Port Townsend: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Mandatory city service via Olympic Disposal / Waste Connections (360-385-6612; wasteconnections.com/sequim). Residential garbage typically every other week (35/64/96-gal carts). Min 2026: 35-gal every other week $29.75/mo incl taxes (billed EOM). Carts ≤5 ft from curb by 7:00 a.m.; 3–5 ft side clearance; 18 ft overhead; lid closed; handle toward house.
- Recycling
- every other week — three 18-gal bins (tin/aluminum/plastic; paper/cardboard; glass); clean/dry. Yard: 96-gal cart. Cardboard extras: flatten, bundle ≤3′×3′×3″ next to bins.
- Bulk pickup
- Contact Olympic Disposal for bulky; city Spring Clean-Up 2026: garbage/appliances Apr 6–10; yard Apr 13–17; Christmas trees Jan 5–9, 2026. Flyer pattern: ≤3×32-gal extras by 7:00 a.m.; 1 appliance (Freon fee for fridge/freezer). Jefferson County Solid Waste 360-385-9160 for self-haul.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- ≤5 ft curb; 3–5 ft clearances; opening to road.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra can/bag fees on rate sheet; spring clean-up ≤3 extras.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard cart; trees ≤4 ft sections ≤4″ dia in season.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Contaminated recycle; flocked trees as garbage (fee).
- Curbside: bags
- Per Olympic Disposal; lid closed or overfill fee.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Overfill/overweight $6.31 total; return trip $9.91 (2026 sheet).
- Holidays
Olympic Disposal: work weekday holidays except New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas → on/after +1 day (Thu→Fri, Fri→Sat).
- Hauler
- Olympic Disposal (Waste Connections / Murrey's dba)
- Contacts
- Olympic Disposal 360-385-6612 / 800-422-7854; Public Works 360-379-5096
- Find your day
- Trash Collection/Recycling + 2026 rates/FAQ + recycle flyer
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofpt.us
Bulk: cityofpt.us
Holidays: cityofpt.us
Curbside: cityofpt.us - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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