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Garbage, Recycling & Compostables

The City of Auburn's homes, apartments and businesses are serviced by two solid waste haulers: Waste Management and Republic Services.

Who's your solid waste hauler?

Click on this map (PDF) or use the Citizen Look Up Tool (residential customers only). If you do not find the information you are looking for on the menu please call our Solid Waste Customer Care Specialist at 253-931-3038, Option #2 or email for more information.

HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE

July 2 - 6, 2018: Garbage, recycle and compostables services will be on the NORMAL collection schedule (no delays). Please have your containers out for collection by 7:00 AM on your collection day.

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

- Information for curbside service at single family residences (1-2 units) or mobile home parks.

Hauler: Waste Management or Republic Services

MULTIFAMILY CUSTOMERS

- Information for service at apartments (3 or more units).

Hauler: Waste Management or Republic Services

BUSINESS CUSTOMERS

- Information on service at businesses.

Hauler: Waste Management or Republic Services

SCHOOL CUSTOMERS

- Information for teachers from the Auburn School District (ASD) on environmental education and classroom presentations.

Schools - Environmental Education

Resident's Guide to Utility Services

Our Resident's Guide to Utility Services brochure (PDF) provides information regarding your water, sewer, storm and/or garbage, recycle and compostables services. Please take a look and call us if you have any questions at 253-931-3038.

Missed Solid Waste Collection?

For all missed garbage, recycling and compostable collections, call your hauler directly within 24 hours. No credit is given for missed collections. Call your hauler and to schedule a courtesy pickup.

Waste Management Residential, Multifamily & Business 1-800-592-9995
Republic Services Residential 206-682-9735| Multifamily & Business 253-872-7220

Collection Delays Due to Weather

Any collection delays will be posted on the link below for Waste Management customers and on the haulers website for Republic Services customers. View detailed information on Collection Delays.

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Auburn Repair Café

Recycle Often. Recycle Right.

MAYBE IT'S TIME TO RETHINK RECYCLING.

Keep up-to-date on all things recycling and waste reduction!
Sign-up to receive news, updates and information on the "RECYCLE OFTEN. RECYCLE RIGHT" campaign.

Announcements

Sort it Out: New recycling rule starts January 2, 2018.

Effective 1/1/2018 self-haul transfer station and drop box customers will be required to place selected materials in designated recycling bins or areas at facilities that accept those materials for recycling. View details (PDF)

City of Auburn Contacts

Joan Nelson, Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor / Hauler Contract Management, 253-931-5103
Kathleen Edman, Solid Waste Customer Care Specialist / Outreach & Education, 253-931-3047