We’re here to help you find the Federal Way trash pickup schedule for 2025 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Federal Way is in Washington with Des Moines and Burien to the north, Auburn to the east, Tacoma and Lakewood to the southwest.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Federal Way Trash Collection Calendar 2025
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://geoportal.cityoffederalway.com/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ec9b157e85344e34905c147bc70c1ccd
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
- New Year’s Day (Jan. 1)
Weekday holidays will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week. For example, if a holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday customers will be collected on Friday and Friday customers will be collected on Saturday.
All other holidays will not affect your collection schedule.
Federal Way Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2025
In Federal Way, once each year, Waste Management single-family customers can order no-cost collection of up to three bulky items, plus extra trash and smaller items (about 15 kitchen-sized trash bags or small boxes). Service must be pre-ordered.
Bulky items can be picked up by special arrangement. Contact WM Customer Service or call 253-833-3333 (Mon-Fri 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, SAT 8:00 am – 5:00 pm).
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Appliances – Refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, range hood, clothes washer, clothes dryer, water heater, dishwasher, trash compactor, window or floor air conditioner, dehumidifier, etc.
- Furniture – Couch, sectional sofa, futon, recliner, chair, mattress & box spring (set counts as 1 item), bed frame & rails (set counts as 1 item), bookshelf, desk, end table, nightstand, coffee table, dining table & chairs (set counts as 3 items), small entertainment center, filing cabinet, patio furniture, etc.
- Large Power & Yard Equipment – Table saw, chop saw, generator, snow blower, power washer, weed whacker, mower, etc. (remove oil, fuels, batteries).
- Exercise & Recreation Equipment – Treadmill, circuit trainer, rowing machine, exercise bike, elliptical, bicycle, basketball hoop, swing set, etc.
- Kitchen & Bath – Sink, toilet (tank & bowl separated, water removed), vanity, bathtub, countertop, cabinets, etc. (no item longer than 6 feet).
- BBQs (No propane tanks, charcoal, ashes)
- Carpet (rolls no longer than 6’ by 1’ diameter)
- Hot tub cover
- Ladder (10’ limit)
- Large kid’s play toys & outdoor pools
- Wheelbarrow
- Wood burning stove
- Scrap metal item
- Outdoor canopies
- Doors (screen, shower, closet, etc.)
- Small Items – Artificial holiday trees, plants, flowers, baby items and toys, car seats, strollers, clothing, linens, rags, household tools, housewares, etc.
- Small Appliances – Vacuum cleaners, microwaves, blenders, toasters, floor/window fans, etc.
- Small Electronics – Radios, cords, printers, cameras, VCRs, DVD players, speakers, etc.
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Hazardous Waste – Batteries, fluorescent fixtures/bulbs/tubes, chemicals, hazardous materials, propane tanks, etc.
- Electronics – TVs/monitors, laptops, tablets, e-readers, portable DVD player, etc.
- Vehicles and Parts – Trailers, boats, seats, fenders, doors, truck canopies, engines, transmissions, tires, rims, etc.
- Yard Waste – Trees, shrubs, stumps, etc
- Building Materials and Waste – (sheet rock, insulation, roofing, decking, fencing, lumber, etc.)
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Federal Way and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2025
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.wmnorthwest.com/federalway/guidelines/calendars.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Federal Way?
In Federal Way, once each year, Waste Management single-family customers can order no-cost collection of up to three bulky items, plus extra trash and smaller items (about 15 kitchen-sized trash bags or small boxes). Service must be pre-ordered.
Bulky items can be picked up by special arrangement. Contact WM Customer Service or call 253-833-3333 (Mon-Fri 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, SAT 8:00 am – 5:00 pm).
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://geoportal.cityoffederalway.com/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ec9b157e85344e34905c147bc70c1ccd
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
Place carts two (2) feet apart and at least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, and fences.
How can I contact Federal Way Trash and Recycling Services?
Waste Management | Federal Way, WA
253-833-3333
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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