Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Battle Ground
Washington state municipal collections operate on weekly zone-based routes. Specific days are determined by your Organics Recycling Collection Area (ORCA).
State Mandate
Comply with the WA Organics Management Law. E-waste and hazardous materials are strictly prohibited.
Gray or Black Bin (Trash)
All trash must fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Place carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on your designated collection day, keeping them spaced at least 3 feet apart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Plastic bags, shrink wrap, and film
- ✓Block foam and Styrofoam packaging
- ✓Pet waste and diapers (double-bagged)
- ✓Shredded paper (bagged)
Blue Cart (Mixed) & Small Tote (Glass) Bin (Recycling)
Mixed recyclables must be clean, dry, and placed loosely in the blue cart without plastic bags. Place your separate glass container directly next to the blue cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Newspaper, mail, and office paper
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (in separate glass tote ONLY)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass inside the main blue cart
- ✕Plastic bags and film wrappers
- ✕Food-soiled paper or grease-stained cardboard
- ✕Styrofoam blocks or peanuts
- ✕Batteries loose inside the cart
Yard Waste Bin
Optional subscription service. Dirt, rocks, sod, food scraps, and conventional plastic bags are strictly prohibited from the green organics cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Weeds and plant trimmings
- ✓Small branches and brush (under 4 inches thick)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-call basis; scheduling and fees apply.
Placement
Do not place bulky items at the curb without scheduling in advance. Set approved items out by 5:00 a.m. on your designated pickup day, ensuring they do not block standard automated carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Couches and large living room furniture
- ✓ Major household appliances
- ✓ Large boxed home debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Liquid paint and solvents
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Loose construction or demolition debris
Fees vary based on the item type and size. Alternatively, residents can self-haul bulk waste to the Central Transfer and Recycling Center in nearby Vancouver.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled collection day falls on or after an observed holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Recycling and yard debris collections follow the exact same one-day holiday shift as standard garbage service.
Waste Connections operates on a completely normal schedule for summer holidays including Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Never Put Glass in the Blue Cart
Tossing glass bottles into your mixed blue recycling cart shatters them during transit, embedding shards into paper bales and rendering them useless. Always use your separate glass recycling tote.
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Machinery
Flexible plastic bags, grocery sacks, and film wraps wrap around the automated sorting wheels at the recycling facility, causing dangerous operational jams. Always leave your recyclables loose.
Secure Your Household Batteries
Never drop loose batteries into your garbage or recycling bins, as they can spark and trigger destructive truck fires. Tape the ends, seal them in a clear bag, and place them on top of your recycling lid.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to FebruarySubfreezing temperatures and severe Pacific Northwest ice or snow can make Battle Ground's residential streets treacherous for heavy trucks. Check the RecycleRight app for real-time service updates if weather delays occur.
Autumn
October to NovemberDuring peak leaf fall, ensure your yard debris cart does not exceed weight restrictions. Extra yard waste can be placed next to the cart inside approved compostable paper yard bags for a small fee.
Summer
July to AugustDuring extreme heatwaves, Waste Connections frequently shifts collection schedules to start earlier in the morning. It is strongly recommended to place your bins at the curb the night before your scheduled collection day.
About Battle Ground Waste Management
Waste Connections Franchise Partnership
Solid waste, recycling, and optional yard debris collections within the City of Battle Ground are provided through a private franchise agreement with Waste Connections of Washington. The city itself does not operate municipal garbage trucks; residents must establish and manage their collection accounts, report service issues, and handle payments directly through Waste Connections.
The Mandatory Separate Glass Tote Rule
Clark County enforces strict sorting guidelines to ensure high-grade recycling streams. Battle Ground residents are explicitly prohibited from placing glass bottles and jars into their primary blue recycling carts. Instead, Waste Connections provides a separate, small plastic glass tote that must be set out beside the main cart to prevent broken shards from contaminating paper and cardboard bales.
Curbside Motor Oil and Battery Recycling
Making eco-friendly disposal straightforward, Battle Ground residents can recycle used motor oil and household batteries right from their curbside. Motor oil can be placed in sealed, clear one-gallon jugs next to your bins, while household batteries must have their terminal ends taped, sealed in a clear plastic bag, and placed directly on top of the closed recycling cart lid.
Digital-First Scheduling via RecycleRight
To align with modern sustainability and resource-conservation goals, Waste Connections utilizes the digital RecycleRight web tool and mobile app instead of mass-mailing physical paper schedules. Residents can input their home address to access interactive custom calendars, download PDF schedules, sync reminders to digital devices, or sign up for instant service alerts.
Drop-off Facilities
Central Transfer and Recycling Center
11034 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662
Materials Accepted
North County Transfer Station
24411 NE 19th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides garbage and recycling collection in Battle Ground, WA?
Residential waste services in Battle Ground are managed exclusively by Waste Connections of Washington. You must contact them directly to set up your account, report missed pickups, or request new carts.
Where should I put my glass bottles for recycling?
Glass is strictly banned from the main blue recycling cart to prevent paper contamination. You must place your clean glass bottles and jars into the separate, small plastic glass tote provided by Waste Connections and set it next to your blue bin.
How do I find my current trash and recycling schedule?
Waste Connections has transitioned to digital-first calendars. You can view your customized collection schedule, print a PDF calendar, or sync reminders to your phone by entering your address into the RecycleRight web tool or mobile app.
How can I dispose of old appliances or large furniture?
Because there is no free city-wide bulk pickup, you must call Waste Connections to schedule and pay for an on-demand curbside bulky item collection, or self-haul the items directly to the Central Transfer and Recycling Center in Vancouver.