Recycling & Garbage
The City of Federal Way Solid Waste and Recycling Division promotes recycling and responsible disposal in coordination with King County, the State of Washington and other agencies. The City provides information about waste prevention, recycling and composting to both residents and businesses. Links in the City's website cover a wide range of recycling topics. We can also assist you by phone and through a variety of printed materials. For details on the Solid Waste & Recycling Division click here.
Recycling News & Updates - Winter Weather Delay Info for Recycling & Garbage
- Discounted Compost Bins & Kitchen Scrap Carriers
- Hazardous Wastemobile at Auburn SuperMall
- Recycling Options for Lots of Stuff!
- Sign Up for Email Updates
- More Recycling & Garbage Information
Winter Weather Delay Info for Recycling & GarbageWinter increases weather issues such as flooding, high wind and/or heavy snowfall. Waste Management’s first priority is the safety of employees and customers. If weather conditions prevent safe access to homes or businesses, Waste Management will immediately post and update necessary delays at wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard, announce delays to the media, and notify customers by phone as needed.
 Compost Bins & Kitchen Scrap Carriers
 Kitchen scrap carriers ($5), worm bins ($30) and compost bins ($40-65) are now on sale. The City of Federal Way is giving deep discounts on composters at select retailers. Composting "how-to" guides will be given with each composter purchase and a sample of biodegradable bags will be given away with each kitchen scrap carrier purchase. Coupons are available at retail locations.
Oriental Garden Center
30650 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way
253.839.1639
orientalgardencenter.com | Northshore Ace Hardware
35419 21st Ave SW, Federal Way
253.835.5052
acehardware.com |
More information on the compost bin sale:
Composting & Food Scrap Recycling Webpage or King County Recycle Food Website
Hazardous Wastemobile at Auburn SuperMall
 The Household Hazardous Wastemobile is no longer coming to Federal Way, but now visits the Auburn SuperMall on the 1st and 3rd full 3-day weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) each month year-round. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm. Residents can bring their household hazardous waste directly to the Auburn SuperMall free of charge. Hazardous waste are materials in containers labeled "Warning", "Caution", "Danger", or "Poison", such as cleaners, solvents, pesticides, oil-based paint, hobby chemicals, automobile fluids and items containing mercury.
More information on hazardous waste:
Hazardous Waste Webpage
Local Hazardous Waste Management Program’s website
Recycling Options for Lots of Stuff!  The new Recycling Options Brochure is now available which provides recycling options for a variety of items such as TVs, toilets, stumps, paint and much more!
More information for difficult-to-recycling items:
City of Federal Way Recycling Special Materials webpage or
King County's What Do I Do With...website.
Sign Up for Email Updates Have you missed City Recycling Events or Compost Bin Sales? Would you like to receive press releases about garbage and recycling service changes and other timely issues? Please sign up for E-subscribe to automatically receive email notifications for recycling events, household hazardous waste collection options and other important information. Just click the E-subscribe link and choose the topics you're interested in.
More Recycling and Garbage Information Waste Management collects garbage and recycling from residents and businesses in Federal Way, through a contract administered by the City. The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is primarily responsible for procurement of garbage and recycling services, as well as maintaining high standards for those services provided, while also helping customers to resolve service issues that may arise.
For more information or assistance, contact: Recycling Information Line: (253) 835-2708 Return to top of page
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