Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Parkland
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your specific street address and neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on your designated trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Food and yard waste is collected every other week on an alternating schedule for subscribed residents.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside waste services in Parkland are operated by LeMay Pierce County Refuse (Waste Connections), so bills are issued directly through your LeMay customer account rather than combined with municipal water/sewer.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Gray or Black Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged before being placed in the cart to prevent litter. Place the cart at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day with the lid completely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and styrofoam
- ✓Pet waste and diapers (double-bagged)
- ✓Pizza boxes and paper plates
- ✓Noxious weeds like blackberry bushes
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Place items loosely inside the blue cart without using any plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper, mail, and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars (strictly banned)
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Items labeled compostable or biodegradable
- ✕Styrofoam packing peanuts or blocks
- ✕Food waste and liquids
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use plastic bags. Maximum weight is 250 lbs. Banned items include dirt, rocks, noxious weeds, items labeled 'compostable', pizza boxes, and paper towels.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Plant trimmings, shrubs, and weeds
- ✓Meat, poultry, seafood, and bones
- ✓Fruits, vegetables, and eggshells
- ✓Coffee grounds and filters
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-call basis; scheduling and fees apply.
Placement
Do not place bulky items at the curb without an appointment. Place approved items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated pickup day, ensuring they do not block standard waste carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Major household appliances
- ✓ Couches and large furniture
- ✓ Large bagged or boxed debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and liquid chemicals
- ✕ Loose land-clearing debris and stumps
- ✕ Lithium-ion batteries
- ✕ Tires
Fees vary based on the item's size, weight, and disposal requirements. Contact LeMay at 253-875-5053 for a quote and to schedule.
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
Yard waste and recycling collections follow the exact same holiday shift as standard garbage service.
LeMay Pierce County Refuse operates normally on all other holidays, including Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to FebruarySevere Pacific Northwest winter storms, particularly ice or snow on Parkland's roads, may prompt LeMay Pierce County Refuse to delay service for safety. Check the LeMay mobile app or website for real-time service alerts.
Autumn
October to NovemberDuring peak leaf-drop season, ensure your green yard waste cart does not contain any hidden trash. Excess yard waste should be placed next to your container in untied paper bags (additional fees apply per bag).
Summer
June to AugustDuring the hot summer months, dried yard debris creates a fire risk, and piles of yard debris attract pests. Utilize the weekly organics collection to keep your property clear, but ensure your cart is out by 6:00 a.m. as routes may run early.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Empty Bottles and Cans into Cash Right Here in Parkland!
Even though Parkland doesn't have its own specific buyback center listed, we're in Washington state, and they have a fantastic program for recycling bottles and cans! You can take qualifying beverage containers to redemption centers in nearby Tacoma or Puyallup and get a few cents back for each one. It's a great way to make a little extra cash while doing something good for the environment. Just look for the "05" recycling symbol on plastic bottles and the regular recycling symbols on aluminum cans.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Parkland!
Instead of tossing perfectly good items, think about donating them! For folks in Parkland, the Goodwill Outlet in Tacoma is a great spot to drop off clothes, household goods, and furniture. There's also the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Tacoma, which is fantastic for building materials, appliances, and home decor. Giving these items a new home helps support local families and keeps usable things out of the landfill.
Let's Keep Parkland Spick and Span: Tackling Dumping
We all want Parkland to look its best, and illegal dumping can really spoil things. If you ever see trash left where it shouldn't be, don't hesitate to report it. For issues in Parkland, which is part of unincorporated Pierce County, you can contact Pierce County Public Works. They have resources and procedures for dealing with illegal dump sites and keeping our community clean. Reporting it helps them get it cleaned up quickly and catch those who are responsible.
Drop-off Facilities
Hidden Valley Transfer Station
17925 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375
Materials Accepted
Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center
3510 S Mullen St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Materials Accepted
LeMay Pierce County Refuse Facility
4111 192nd St E, Frederickson, WA 98446
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picks up my trash in Parkland?
As an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Parkland's residential solid waste is managed by franchised private haulers, predominantly LeMay Pierce County Refuse (a Waste Connections company). You must set up an account directly with them to begin service.
Why can't I put glass in my recycling bin?
Glass is banned from curbside recycling in Pierce County because it shatters during automated collection and sorting, which contaminates paper bales and wears out the machinery. You must self-haul glass to designated drop-off sites like the Hidden Valley Transfer Station or the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center.
Can I compost pizza boxes or 'compostable' plastics in my yard waste bin?
No. While LeMay accepts food scraps like meat, dairy, and veggies in the yard waste cart, they explicitly ban pizza boxes, paper plates, paper towels, and items labeled 'compostable' (like bioplastic bags or cutlery).
What holidays delay garbage pickup in Parkland?
LeMay Pierce County Refuse only delays collection for three major holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your pickup falls on or after these days, it will be delayed by one day. Service runs completely normally on all other holidays, including Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.