Vancouver trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | Required cart service via Waste Connections; weekly/every-other-week/monthly options 20–95 gal. 6 a.m. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofvancouver.us |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 6:30 a.m. Most holidays; 6 a.m. on seasonal page default. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Every-other-week 95 gal default; clean paper, cardboard, cans, plastics; glass separate. $5.28/mo recycling surcharge (2026 rates). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofvancouver.us |
| Bulk | Bulky via WC app/RecycleRight; seasonal coupons yard debris/tires. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Waste Connections of Washington (city contract). |
| Contacts | 360-892-5370; city [email protected] 360-487-7160. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofvancouver.us |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
6:30 a.m. Most holidays; 6 a.m. on seasonal page default.
Where
3 ft between carts per recycle-right guidance.
Limits
Organics optional every other week cart.
Not allowed
Plastic bags in recycling; glass not in commingle cart.
Bags
Per WC guidelines.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s +1 day; others regular schedule.
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- Trash
- Required cart service via Waste Connections 360-892-5370; weekly/every-other-week/monthly options 20–95 gal. 6 a.m. set-out per seasonal programs (Thanksgiving/Christmas/NY +1 day; other holidays normal with 6:30 a.m. Note).
- Recycling
- Every-other-week 95 gal default; clean paper, cardboard, cans, plastics; glass separate. $5.28/mo recycling surcharge (2026 rates).
- Bulk pickup
- Bulky via WC app/RecycleRight; seasonal coupons yard debris/tires.
- Curbside: when
- 6:30 a.m. Most holidays; 6 a.m. on seasonal page default.
- Curbside: where
- 3 ft between carts per recycle-right guidance.
- Curbside: limits
- Organics optional every other week cart.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart food + yard debris.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags in recycling; glass not in commingle cart.
- Curbside: bags
- Per WC guidelines.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- VMC 6.12 required service.
- Holidays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s +1 day; others regular schedule.
- Hauler
- Waste Connections of Washington (city contract)
- Contacts
- 360-892-5370; city [email protected] 360-487-7160
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofvancouver.us
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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