Washington County sets and regulates garbage and recycling collection rates in unincorporated Washington County, not in the cities. Not sure if you live in a city? Want to know who collects your garbage and recycling? Use the Garbage and Recycling Day tool to find out. If you live in unincorporated Washington County and have questions, contact us by phone 503-846-3605 or by email [email protected]. If you live in a city, contact your city for garbage and recycling collection service rates and rules. No matter who you call or where you live, language translation services are provided at no cost to any community member who requests it.
Service details and rates
Your garbage and recycling collection company offers a pickup service for large items, often called bulky waste. Examples of bulky waste include furniture, appliances and mattresses. Bulky waste pickup includes tires and televisions that must not be thrown in the garbage.
- Contact your garbage and recycling company for a cost estimate and to schedule a pickup.
- Bulky item collection day may differ from your normal garbage and recycling day.
- The service cost includes a per item charge and a flat fee for each pickup.
Examples of accepted items:
View the full list of items and rates.
Items not listed will be billed based on the size and weight plus a pickup fee. Contact your garbage and recycling collection company for pricing.
| Category | Description of items |
|---|---|
| Extra Large Items | King size mattress & Box Springs (set), couch or loveseat, entertainment center, armoire |
| Large Items | Sectional (one piece, billed by section), recliner or accent chair, mattress and box springs (all sizes except king) (set), table (5ft and over), dresser, hot tub cover |
| Medium Items | Table (less than 5 ft.), desk, bookshelf (per section), chairs (dining, folding, office), filing cabinet |
| Small Items | Vacuum, microwave, pallet, end table, plant stand, bicycle |
| Appliances | BBQ grill (tank removed), stove/oven, dishwasher, washer or dryer, water heater |
| Appliances (coolant containing) | Freezer (residential), refrigerator, air conditioner (portable), dehumidifier, water cooler |
| Electronics | Television, monitor, computer, laptop, printer, computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard) |
| Tires | Automotive, no rims |
Items in good condition
If the item is in good condition, you can give it away or donate it to a local reuse business. Find options using the Garbage and Recycling Day application using the What to Recycle and Where look-up tool.