Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Walla Walla
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Weekly subscription-based green waste collection is picked up on your regular trash day from March 1 through November 30.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste, water, and sewer services are combined into a single monthly city utility statement due by the 6th of each month.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 20% monthly utility discount is available for qualifying low-income residents (household income at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines) through the Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC).
Gray or Green Bin (Trash)
Cart must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. The lid cannot be open more than 45 degrees, and the cart must be placed at least 3 feet away from cars, utility poles, and basketball hoops.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (wrapped)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and films
- ✓Block foam and Styrofoam
- ✓Pet waste and diapers (bagged)
Blue / Standard Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Collected every other week by Basin Disposal Inc. (BDI). Recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Do not bag recyclables in plastic garbage sacks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and cereal boxes
- ✓Newspaper, mail, and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (#1, #2, #5)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass of any kind (strictly banned)
- ✕Plastic bags and films
- ✕Lids and caps from plastic bottles
- ✕Block foam and Styrofoam
- ✕Buckets with metal handles
Yard Waste Bin
Subscription-based service operating from March 1 to November 30. Picked up on the same day as your regular garbage by the City Sanitation Division.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean green yard waste
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and weeds
- ✓Small branches and plant trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
No free curbside bulk pickup; self-haul to Sudbury Regional Landfill.
Placement
Do not place bulk items at the curb. All loads brought to the Sudbury Regional Landfill must be secured with tarps or ropes to avoid flying debris and extra fees.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and couches
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Yard debris and excess household garbage
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (must go to specific HHW facility)
- ✕ Liquid paints
- ✕ Unsecured loads (subject to penalty fees)
Unsecured loads incur additional fees at the landfill gate. Utility customers should present their annual Landfill Courtesy Pass to offset standard tipping fees for bulk drop-offs.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your collection falls on a holiday, your container will be serviced the following business day.
Yard Waste Exception
Green waste and recycling follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard garbage.
The Sudbury Regional Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste facility are also completely closed on all of these major City-observed holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring to Fall
March to NovemberThe City's subscription Green Waste program is purely seasonal, running only from March 1 through November 30 [1.1.1]. Outside of these 9 months, residents must either compost in their backyard or haul debris to the Compost Facility.
Winter
November to FebruaryThe Sudbury Regional Landfill operates on reduced winter hours during these months, opening at 8:30 a.m. and closing early at 4:00 p.m.. Plan your self-hauling and bulk waste trips accordingly.
Summer
June to AugustDuring the hot summer months, ensure all wet garbage, pet waste, and food scraps are securely bagged inside your trash cart to deter pests, reduce odors, and prevent material from sticking to the inside of the can during dumping.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Those Cans into Cash in Walla Walla!
Did you know you can get a little bit of cash back for your empty bottles and cans in Washington? While Walla Walla itself might not have a specific buyback center right in town, the state does have a program for redeeming most beverage containers. Keep an eye out for redemption centers in nearby larger towns like the Tri-Cities area, or look for collection drives organized by local schools or community groups that might collect these items for recycling and fundraising. Every little bit helps, and it keeps those recyclables out of the landfill!
Give Your Goods a Second Life in the Valley
Got items that are still perfectly good but you just don't need anymore? Instead of tossing them, consider donating them to a local Walla Walla charity. Organizations like the Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center are often happy to accept gently used clothing, furniture, and household goods. Another great option is to look for local thrift stores that support community programs. Giving your unwanted items to a good cause not only helps others but also keeps usable things out of the trash.
Keeping Walla Walla Beautiful: Tackling Litter Together
Let's all pitch in to keep our beautiful Walla Walla clean! If you spot illegal dumping – that's when someone leaves trash or unwanted items outside of designated bins – the city encourages residents to report it. You can usually report this to the City of Walla Walla Public Works department. Keeping an eye out and letting them know helps them address the problem. Sometimes, community clean-up events pop up, especially around parks or public spaces, so stay tuned to local announcements from the city or community groups for opportunities to volunteer and make a difference.
Drop-off Facilities
Sudbury Regional Landfill
414 Landfill Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Materials Accepted
Goodwill Industries (E-Waste Drop-off)
1017 NE C St, College Place, WA 99324
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I call if my garbage or recycling is missed in Walla Walla?
Because Walla Walla uses a hybrid system, it depends on what was missed. For your weekly garbage or green waste collection, contact the City of Walla Walla Sanitation Division at 509-524-4411. For a missed recycling collection, you must contact the contracted hauler, Basin Disposal Inc. (BDI), directly at 509-547-2476.
Can I put glass bottles in my recycling container in Walla Walla?
No. The City of Walla Walla permanently suspended its glass recycling program in July 2012. You must never place glass in your recycling cart. All glass items should be placed in your regular garbage container for disposal.
What are the rules for placing my garbage cart at the curb?
Your cart must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. It must have at least 3 feet of clearance from all obstacles, including parked cars, utility poles, fences, and basketball hoops. The cart's lid must not be open more than 45 degrees, or you will be charged an extra fee.
Where can I get rid of old paint and fluorescent light bulbs?
Fluorescent bulbs, linear tubes, and other household hazardous wastes (like oil-based paints, pesticides, and household chemicals) are accepted free of charge for Walla Walla County residents at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility located at the Sudbury Road Landfill.