Tacoma Solid Waste Management

The City of Tacoma’s solid waste utility provides curbside services to more than 58,500 residential and commercial customers in Tacoma.We offer curbside garbage, recycling and food/yard waste services, as well as, self-haul options for garbage, recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste disposal at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center.The City’s solid waste utility is committed to: Providing prompt, considerate and reliable customer service in a professional manner.Implementing processes and technologies to make our services fiscally sound and environmentally sustainable.To meet these objectives, we work with the City’s wastewater and surface water utilities to achieve exceptional environmental practices that are cost-efficient and sustainable.Each day, the City of Tacoma provides residents with the services they need to maintain a good quality of life. This section provides helpful links to City essentials such as garbage and recycling collection, pot hole reporting and utility options, and senior services and community involvement.The City of Tacoma believes its customers deserve a more accessible and transparent local government. Comprised of 21 departments and offices, the City is committed to providing high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective municipal services that enhance lives and improve Tacoma’s neighborhoods and business districts. This section includes information for anyone wishing to learn more about their local government and includes links to other government entities in the area.The City of Tacoma welcomes businesses of all sizes and understands that a thriving, diverse business environment is the lifeblood of Tacoma’s local economy. This section  provides information on an array of development programs and services for those wishing to start or expand their business in Tacoma, or relocate their business to Tacoma.