Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Longview
Trash Day
Trash is collected weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your scheduled trash pickup.
Yard Waste
No separate curbside yard waste collection; small amounts may be placed in the regular trash cart, or larger loads can be self-hauled to the Waste Control Transfer Station.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or the night before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential garbage and curbside recycling services are bundled directly with your City of Longview water, sewer, and stormwater utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly or Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Auto-Pay (ACH), Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
A utility rate relief discount program is available for qualified low-income senior citizens and low-income individuals with disabilities.
Green Bin (Trash)
Place your containers a minimum of five feet away from parked vehicles and three feet from other obstacles. Point handles toward your home and have bins out by 7:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Small amounts of yard waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste and soiled paper
- ✓Pizza boxes and juice cartons
Brown Bin (Recycling)
Collected weekly on the same day as garbage. Items must be placed loosely in the cart, not in plastic bags. Rinse containers and remove labels from tin cans.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, flattened cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper, newspaper, and magazines
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clear, green, or brown glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Window or auto glass
- ✕Juice or milk cartons
- ✕Wax-coated or foil-coated paper
Yard Waste Bin
No separate yard waste cart is provided. Small amounts may go in the green garbage cart; large amounts must be self-hauled to the Waste Control Transfer Station.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-call basis; scheduling and fees apply.
Placement
Place approved items at the curb only after scheduling a pickup and receiving confirmation from Waste Control.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and couches
- ✓ Large household appliances (fees apply)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Tires and appliances with Freon (not accepted in standard roll-offs)
- ✕ Liquid paints
Fees vary depending on the item and container size. Contact Waste Control at 360-425-4302 for current residential bulk rates and to schedule.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your collection day falls on or after an observed holiday, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste goes in the regular garbage, so it follows the exact same holiday schedule.
Waste Control operates on a normal schedule for all other holidays, including MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day, even if their main customer service office is closed.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to AugustWaste Control crews work on summer holidays [1.1.3]. Do not delay your bins for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, or Labor Day; have them out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal scheduled day.
Fall
September to NovemberDuring heavy leaf fall, remember that dumping yard debris or overgrown vegetation in the alley behind your property is a municipal code violation. Take excess debris to the Waste Control Transfer Station.
Winter
December to JanuaryCollections are only delayed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Prepare for holiday volume by breaking down all cardboard boxes so they fit entirely inside your brown recycling cart.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Cans and Bottles into Cash in Longview?
While Longview doesn't have its own dedicated buyback centers right in town, Washington state has a great "Think Rewind" program for redeemable beverage containers. You can take your empty cans and bottles (like soda and beer) to many grocery stores throughout the area that offer collection. Check with larger retailers like Safeway or Fred Meyer in Longview; they often have machines or designated drop-off spots where you can get your deposit back. For other recyclables, like scrap metal, you might need to travel a bit further. Consider looking up scrap metal yards in nearby Kelso or Vancouver for items like old appliances (once you've removed non-metal parts) or broken-down machinery. It's a good way to keep junk out of the landfill and make a few bucks.
Give Your Old Stuff a Second Life in Longview!
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, think about donating them! Goodwill Industries has a location in Longview that accepts a wide range of items, from clothing and household goods to books and electronics. It's a fantastic way to help others in the community while decluttering your home. You might also check with local churches or community centers; sometimes they have specific donation drives or know of families who could use certain items. For furniture or larger household goods, contacting local thrift stores like the Salvation Army can be a good bet. They often offer pick-up services for larger donations too.
Keeping Longview Beautiful: Say No to Dumping!
Let's work together to keep our neighborhoods clean! If you see trash illegally dumped somewhere in Longview, don't just ignore it. The City of Longview encourages residents to report illegal dumping. You can usually do this by calling the City's Public Works department or by reporting it through the city's official website if they have an online portal for that. For larger community clean-up events, keep an eye on local news outlets, community bulletin boards, and the city's social media pages for announcements. These events are a great way to pitch in and make a visible difference in our town. If you have household hazardous waste like old paint or chemicals, look for special collection events hosted by Cowlitz County or the city, as these items shouldn't go in your regular trash.
Drop-off Facilities
Waste Control Transfer Station
1150 3rd Avenue, Longview, WA 98632
Materials Accepted
Goodwill Industries (E-Waste Drop-off)
1030 14th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I call to set up my garbage service in Longview?
Because garbage and recycling are bundled with your city water and sewer utilities, you must contact the City of Longview Finance Department at 360-442-5099 to set up a new account or stop service when moving. However, for cart replacements, missed pickups, or to change service levels, you should call Waste Control at 360-425-4302.
Does my trash get picked up on the 4th of July or Labor Day?
Yes. Waste Control crews work on a normal schedule for most holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July), and Labor Day. The only holidays that cause a one-day delay in collection are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Can I put yard waste in my garbage can in Longview?
Yes. Longview does not offer a separate yard waste bin. You may put small amounts of yard debris directly into your green garbage container. For large amounts of branches or clippings, you must self-haul the material to the Waste Control Transfer Station.
Where can I drop off hazardous waste or old TVs?
E-waste like computers and televisions can be dropped off for free at the Waste Control Transfer Station on 3rd Avenue or at Goodwill on 14th Avenue. For hazardous household chemicals, you must call Waste Control at 360-425-4302 to schedule a specific drop-off appointment.