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Bulk Trash Pickup in Seattle, WA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Seattle bulk trash: Appointment/request-based special item pickup through Seattle Public Utilities; extra garbage can also be set out on collection day.
Seattle’s official pages state that extra garbage can be set out on collection day, or you can request a special item collection, but the specific Special Item Pickup request page was not accessible in the official sources I found. Seattle Public Utilities says residents can call (206) 684-3000 for garbage/recycling service questions, and Recology Seattle’s customer service line is 206.250.7500 for scheduling extra pick-ups or large items (Seattle Public Utilities, Recology King County).
Seattle bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Appointment/request-based special item pickup through Seattle Public Utilities; extra garbage can also be set out on collection day. |
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| How to schedule | Seattle’s official pages state that extra garbage can be set out on collection day, or you can request a special item collection, but the specific Special Item Pickup request page was not accessible in the official sources I found. Seattle Public Utilities says residents can call (206) 684-3000 for garbage/recycling service questions, and Recology Seattle’s customer service line is 206.250.7500 for scheduling extra pick-ups or large items (Seattle Public Utilities, Recology King County). |
| How often / limits | Official Seattle sources I found confirm that each account holder gets one free battery pickup and one free special item box this year, but I could not verify the full pickup frequency, item cap, volume limit, or whether additional special item pickups have a fee from the accessible official pages (At Your Service). |
| Where to place items | Place items at the curb following your city’s instructions and only near your scheduled collection day. For Seattle, specific details may vary by neighborhood and can change, so confirm current rules on the official city page below or by contacting the city directly. |
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What you can & can’t put out in Seattle
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
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| Official Seattle sources indicate that large, bulky, or hard-to-dispose-of items like mattresses, appliances, or electronics may qualify for Special Item Pickup; Recology’s Seattle-area customer-service information also references large items and appliances as special items (At Your Service, Recology King County). | Hazardous materials, tires, electronics, and construction debris are commonly excluded. See the official page below for the full list. |
Regular trash & recycling in Seattle
| Trash | Seattle single-family garbage service is required and collected every week. Seattle Public Utilities says residents can find their collection day online, through the Recycle It App, or by calling (206) 684-3000 (Seattle Public Utilities). |
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| Recycling | Seattle recycling is required and included in the residential garbage rate. Seattle Public Utilities says residents should use the recycling tips and the Where Does it Go? tool to determine what belongs in the cart, and collection-day reminders are available in the Recycle It App (Seattle Public Utilities). |
View Seattle trash & recycling details →
Seattle 2026 holiday trash schedule
Seattle Public Utilities (via contracted haulers including Recology) observes three holidays for collection changes: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your regular collection day falls on one of those holidays, service is delayed one day (Friday customers collect on Saturday). Customers with Monday–Wednesday collections are generally unaffected unless the holiday falls on their day. A partial-city delay also applies to MLK Day in some neighborhoods (NE and Central Seattle only, due to a labor contract).
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
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| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change July 4 is a Saturday, so weekday pickups run as normal. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Schedule confirmed from the official Seattle source below. Most U.S. cities apply a one-day delay for the rest of the week after an observed holiday — always double-check your own pickup day on the official site before a holiday week. Official Seattle holiday schedule →
Seattle bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Seattle?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will Seattle NOT take?
Official Seattle resources
Rules and schedules for Seattle, Washington are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official Seattle pages linked above before scheduling.