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 - Free Worm Composting Class
- Clean Cart Challenge Winners - You Could be Next!
- Discounted Compost Bins & Kitchen Scrap Carriers
- Auburn SuperMall Wastemobile Open 2 Weekends Each Month
- Recycling Options for Lots of Stuff!
- Sign Up for Email Updates
- More Recycling & Garbage Information
Free Worm Composting Class 
Come see (and smell) a bin full of hundreds of worms turning food scraps into compost. This fun and interactive class discusses the advantages of the different types of worm bins, show you how to properly set up a worm bin and troubleshoot common problems. Great door prizes will be given away including worm bins and worms.
Composting with Worms Class
Federal Way City Hall Chambers (33325 8th Ave S)
Thursday, July 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Classes are free, but registration is required. Contact Jeanette Brizendine, City of Federal Way Recycling Project Manager, 253.835.2771 or jeanette.brizendine@cityoffederalway.com.
Clean Cart Challenge Winners - You Could be Next!  This summer, Waste Management’s new Clean Cart Challenge Prize Patrol will visit Federal Way to reward recyclers. Households, multi-family complexes and businesses will be chosen at random each month. If the Prize Patrol finds that their recycling cart or container contains only acceptable recyclable materials, they’ll win a gift card valued up to $150. So, review the recycling guidelines, check your garbage and recycling containers for the proper materials and get ready to win!
Caroline Pielick (resident) and Christian Faith Center (business) were the two winners in June. Click here to see the photos. Janey Westcott (resident) and Sherwin-Williams Paints (business) were the two winners in July. Click here to see the photos. More residents, businesses and apartment complexes will be chosen this summer - you could be next!
Waste Management is also looking for Federal Way’s greenest residents and businesses to share their recycling and waste reduction tips on the Clean Cart Challenge webpage. Please send an email, photos or video depicting the “green” in your life to recyclenw@wm.com.
Learn more about the Challenge and view a full list of what can be recycled by visiting the Waste Management website at www.wmnorthwest.com/cleancartchallenge or by following the challenge on Facebook at www.facebook/cleancartchallenge.
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. View a copy of the coupon here.
Oriental Garden Center
30650 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way
253.839.1639
orientalgardencenter.com | Northshore Ace Hardware
35419 21st Ave S.W.
253.835.5052
acehardware.com |
More information on composting and the bin sale:
Composting & Food Scrap Recycling Webpage or King County Recycle Food Website
Auburn SuperMall Hazardous Wastemobile Open 2 Weekends Each Month
 The Household Hazardous Wastemobile now operates at the Auburn SuperMall (located at the northwest loading dock to the right of Sports Authority) on the 1st and 3rd full 3-day weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) of each month - and this service is now available 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.
On a pilot basis, the site also accepts small quantities of hazardous wastes from businesses at no charge. Businesses must complete a form prior to bringing wastes. Please follow the links below for eligibility and details. More information on hazardous waste:
Hazardous Waste Webpage
Local Hazardous Waste Management Program’s website
Recycling Options for Lots of Stuff!  The new 2010 Recycling Options Brochure is now available which provides recycling options for a variety of items such as TVs, Styrofoam, 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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