Poulsbo trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly including all holidays. Space totes 3 ft from obstacles. Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Before 7:00 a.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov |
| Recycling | Recycling: Bainbridge Disposal — every other week on garbage day (opposite optional Bainbridge yard waste). Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov |
| Bulk | Annual Neighborhood Cleanup: one free 1-yd dumpster ≤72 hrs (Mon/Thu delivery; residential city customers only) — apply Public Works. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov |
| Hauler | City of Poulsbo (garbage) / Bainbridge Disposal (recycling). |
| Contacts | Public Works 360-779-4078; Bainbridge Disposal 206-842-4882; Finance 360-394-9881. Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Before 7:00 a.m.
Where
Curbside; 3 ft clearances; city-numbered totes stay at address.
Limits
Extra garbage only with $14.34 tags; ≤65 lb/can.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste, tires, appliances, TVs, concrete/rocks, large metal in garbage/recycle totes.
Bags
Tied bags inside garbage tote; rinse recycle containers.
Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov
Holidays
City + Bainbridge Disposal: no holiday delay — garbage and recycling collected on schedule including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s.
Verified 2026-10-15 · poulsbo.gov
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Full details for Poulsbo: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City of Poulsbo Public Works collects garbage (360-779-4078; [email protected]). Weekly including all holidays. City totes 20/32/64-gal; by 7:00 a.m.; ≤65 lb; garbage tied/bagged inside can; lid closed. Extra bags need prepaid tags $14.34 (City Hall/online). Space totes 3 ft from obstacles.
- Recycling
- Bainbridge Disposal (206-842-4882) — every other week on garbage day (opposite optional Bainbridge yard waste). One 64-gal recycle tote; also collects on holidays (city).
- Bulk pickup
- Annual Neighborhood Cleanup: one free 1-yd dumpster ≤72 hrs (Mon/Thu delivery; residential city customers only) — apply Public Works. Temporary dumpster rentals (2–8 yd) via Public Works. No curbside appliance/tire pickup in garbage (flyer not-accepted list).
- Curbside: when
- Before 7:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; 3 ft clearances; city-numbered totes stay at address.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra garbage only with $14.34 tags; ≤65 lb/can.
- Curbside: brush
- Optional Bainbridge yard waste (fee) opposite recycle week.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste, tires, appliances, TVs, concrete/rocks, large metal in garbage/recycle totes.
- Curbside: bags
- Tied bags inside garbage tote; rinse recycle containers.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Untagged extras aren't collected; overfill charges on dumpsters.
- Holidays
City + Bainbridge Disposal: no holiday delay — garbage and recycling collected on schedule including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s.
- Hauler
- City of Poulsbo (garbage) / Bainbridge Disposal (recycling)
- Contacts
- Public Works 360-779-4078; Bainbridge Disposal 206-842-4882; Finance 360-394-9881
- Find your day
- Utility Billing Solid Waste + 2026 Residential Solid Waste Flyer
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: poulsbo.gov
Bulk: poulsbo.gov
Holidays: poulsbo.gov
Curbside: poulsbo.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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