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Recyclable materials - paper, plastic, glass, food, metal

Keeping Bellevue clean, healthy, and environmentally friendly includes reliable solid waste services. The city partners with Republic Services to provide garbage, recycling, and compost collection for residents and businesses across Bellevue. In addition to collection services, Bellevue Utilities offers education, tools, and support to help the community recycle right and reduce waste.

What goes in what bin?

Recyclables

Not sure what belongs in your recycling or compost bin? Republic Services provides easy-to-use guides and tools to help you sort correctly and keep contamination low. Clean, empty, and dry materials are key to successful recycling. 

Explore resources:

  • Recycling, composting, and garbage guides
  • “Recycle Right” tips
  • Properly dispose of "unusual items"

Dispose of hazardous waste safely

Items like paint, motor oil, batteries, and household chemicals require special handling. Bellevue offers guidance and resources to ensure these materials are disposed of safely and responsibly.

  • Motor oil
  • Paint
  • Cleaning supplies/household chemicals
  • Prescription medicines

Reduce waste and save money

Reducing waste is not just good for the environment; it can also lower your solid waste bill. Bellevue offers:

  • Free workshops on sustainable living. 
  • Support for businesses and multifamily properties. Contact recycle@bellevuewa.gov for customized help to reduce waste.

Utilities

Jon Gire
Solid Waste Program Manager

Telephone
425-452-6025
Email
solidwaste@bellevuewa.gov
Missed pickup or service issue?

Report a missed pickup here. 

For service issues:

  • Residential customers: Contact Republic Services customer service, 425-452-4762.
  • Commercial and multifamily customers: Contact 425-646-2492.

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For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.

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