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Garbage and Recycling

Vancouver solid waste and recycling

We manage garbage, recycling and organics collection services within the city.

Contact staff at 360-487-7160 or solidwaste@cityofvancouver.us for more information.

Young girl places recycling into a curbside recycling bin

2026 proposed collection rates 

A rate increase is proposed for solid waste collection services. The net increase for a typical residential customer is about 1.6%. New proposed rates would start on January 1, 2026.

Free Leaf Disposal Coupons

To help residents take care of fallen leaves on their property, we offer fall leaf coupons for free disposal at designated drop-off sites. Vancouver and Clark County residents can redeem the free leaf disposal coupons from October 1 through December 31.

Garbage, recycling and organics service

Set up residential and business garbage, recycling and organics services through the City’s contractor, Waste Connections. Contact Waste Connections at 360-892-5370 or customerservice2010@wcnx.org.