YOUR FEDERAL WAY
Recycling Guide
Waste Management is pleased to provide
these guidelines to help make it easier to use
our services. Please save for future reference.
Visit our website,
www.wmnorthwest.com,
for more tips on how to
Think Green.
Resources
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Waste Management
Visit wmnorthwest.com/fedway or call
800.592.9995 (M-F 7AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-1PM) for:
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Missed collection
Missing/damaged carts
Collection rates or service subscription
Bulky item collection (mattresses, appliances, etc.)
Construction/demolition containers (remodeling, etc.)
Disabled service
Vacation service hold (advance notice only)
QKing
County Transfer Stations
Facilities for disposing of garbage for a fee
206.296.4466
kingcounty.gov/solidwaste
QCity
of Federal Way Recycling
Assistance with recycling and composting
253.835.2771
[email protected]
cityoffederalway.com/recycling
Sign up for email notifications:
cityoffederalway.com/notifyme
FW C112
100% post consumer recycled content
QHousehold
Hazards Line
Assistance with reducing and disposing of
household hazardous waste
206.296.4692
lhwmp.org
QIllegal
Dumping Hotline
Report litter and illegal dumping
206.296.SITE (7483)
kingcounty.gov/dumping
COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL
RECYCLING DATABASES
Q“ What
Do I Do With…?”
206.296.4466
kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith
QWashington
State Recycling Database
1.800.RECYCLE (732.9253)
1800recycle.wa.gov
RECYCLING
Clean recyclables go in your blue recycling cart.
Clean Paper &
Newspaper
Where does it go? Recyclable materials are taken
to Waste Management’s Cascade Recycling Center
in Woodinville where it is sorted by a combination
of machines and people. Watch a video at
thinkgreen.com/video-recycling-single-stream.
Newspaper, inserts, mail,
envelopes, cereal & dry
food boxes (remove liner),
paperback books, magazines,
catalogs, phone books, nonfoil wrapping paper, frozen
food boxes, juice boxes, milk,
soy milk & broth cartons
Shredded
paper is difficult
to separate
from other
recyclables. It
is accepted in
yard/food carts.
Cardboard
Glass Jars & Bottles
Remove packing and flatten
Empty and rinse out all food residue
Labels OK
Plastic Bottles, Jugs & Tubs Empty and rinse; no lids
Ignore
numbers
on plastic
containers. Put
only bottles,
jugs, tubs and
cups in the
recycling.
Milk, juice & pop bottles, yogurt, dairy & margarine tubs, shampoo & conditioner
bottles, bathroom & kitchen cleaner bottles, detergent & fabric softener bottles,
pill bottles
Plastic bags
contaminate
other recyclables.
Bag plastic bags
and take them to
a grocery store
for recycling.
Even better, use
reusable bags.
Aluminum & Tin Cans
Scrap Metal
Empty and rinse out food residue, labels OK
Soda cans, food cans, non-hazardous aerosol cans
Small non-working metal appliances, pots, tools, etc.
Limit 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft., 35 lbs; no wood, plastic, or
rubber attachments; no sharp metal
Loose lids cannot be
recycled. If you really
want to recycle your lid,
please place it in can and
pinch in the sides so the
lid will not fall out.
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Keep recycling loose. Empty clean recyclables out of bags and boxes into the cart so
that they can be easily sorted.
Put all recycling in blue recycling cart. Use bins only for overflow.
Blue recycling carts are emptied every other week. (See enclosed calendar.)
If you often have extra recyclables, order a larger cart for free: 800.592.9995
(M-F 7AM-5PM).
Not sure? Check wmnorthwest.com/fedway
FOOD & YARD WASTE
These go in your grey yard & food cart.
Sign up for food/yard service at
wmnorthwest.com/fedway or call
800.592.9995 (M-F 7AM-5PM).
Food Scraps & Leftovers
Fruit & vegetable scraps, leftovers, bread, pasta, grains, eggshells, nutshells, coffee filters & grounds, teabags & tea
leaves, meat, fish, poultry, beans, dairy products (yogurt, cheese, etc.)
Food-soiled Paper
Greasy paper or cardboard takeout and delivery boxes, food-soiled paper towels, napkins, shredded paper (mixed
in), paper grocery bags containing food scraps, soiled paper egg & berry cartons, waxed paper & cardboard,
uncoated (non-shiny) paper plates, paper cups, paper food wrap & paper bags
Plants, Flowers & Yard Trimmings
No plastic,
glass or metal.
Grass clippings, leaves, houseplants (no pots), tree branches
(under 4’ long, 4” in diam.), weeds, twigs, branches, roots from pruning
Collect food scraps. It’s easy to do.
1.. Use a co
collection
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method that works for you.
Q a paper grocery bag
Q a reusable plastic, metal or ceramic container with a lid
Q newspaper
Q an approved compostable bag
(visit recyclefood.com for a list of retailers)
Where does it go?
Food scraps and yard
trimmings are processed
into compost and sold at
home and garden stores.
More information:
cgcompost.com
2. Empty your container into the food/yard cart frequently.
3. Layer food scraps with yard waste, newspaper or shredded paper to absorb liquids.
The City of Federal Way offers discounts on food scrap containers and free compostable bag
samples. Visit cityoffederalway.com/recycling or call 253.835.2771.
Not sure? Check wmnorthwest.com/fedway
GARBAGE
Bag these and put them in your garbage (green cart or personal can).
Non-recyclable Plastic
Take-out containers, Styrofoam, packing peanuts, caps, lids, stretch wrap, empty
motor oil & antifreeze containers, plastic bakery & meat trays, plastic plates &
utensils, empty prescription vials, garden hoses, and diapers
Plastics that are shaped
like a bottle, jug, tub or
cup can be recycled. All
other shapes of plastics
(lids, trays, etc.) should be
placed in the garbage.
Non-recyclable Paper
Non-recyclable Glass
Food-soiled food boxes, coated paper plates,
disposable diapers, ribbons, foil wrapping paper, dirty
paper, facial tissue, hardback books
Mirrors, window glass, ceramics, dishes, cups, mugs,
incandescent & halogen light bulbs only (Fluorescents
need special disposal — see next page)
Donate books to a
local charity or school.
Non-recyclable Metal
Caps, lids, aluminum foil, foil trays, oil containers, paint cans with hardened paint (remove lid), sharp or greasy
metal, clothes hangers, small non-working plastic appliances (toasters, microwaves, coffee makers, etc.)
Use rechargeable
batteries. Many stores
accept rechargeable
batteries for recycling.
Use kitty litter or
paint hardener to
solidify latex paint.
Please:
Q Bag all garbage.
Q Double bag pet waste and litter, packing pellets, and cold ashes.
Garbage charges are based on container size. There is a charge for extra garbage
that doesn’t fit in your container with the lid closed. Bulky items like mattresses,
appliances, and building materials can be picked up by special arrangement for a fee.
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Weight limit: 32-gal limit is 65 lbs for your collector’s safety.
Not sure? Check wmnorthwest.com/fedway
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Free Hazardous
Waste Disposal
Auburn SuperMall Wastemobile
1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn
Northwest Loading Dock near
Sports Authority
Now open
every weekend
year round!
TVs & Computers
TVs, monitors, computers, laptops
and e-readers are banned from
disposal and can be recycled for
free. Visit ecyclewashington.
org or call 800-RECYCLE for more
recycling locations and details.
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Deseret Industries
2200 S 320th St, Ste 1A
Federal Way
253.839.9045
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Goodwill
32521 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way
253.573.1333
tacomagoodwill.org
Saturdays and
Sundays,
10AM-5PM
Accepted items:
˜ aerosol cans (with contents; if
empty, dispose in the garbage)
˜ automotive products (antifreeze,
brake fluid, gasoline, motor oil; do
not mix any fluids)
˜ batteries
˜ fluorescent light bulbs & tubes
˜ household cleaners (ammonia,
bleach)
˜ gasoline
˜ pesticides & garden chemicals
˜ hobby chemicals
˜ oil-based paints & stains (no
water-based or latex paints)
˜ propane tanks
˜ pool & spa supplies
˜ road flares
˜ products that contain mercury
(thermometers, thermostats)
˜ thinners & solvents.
Not accepted: latex paint,
empty containers, TVs, computers,
tires, electronics, explosives,
medicine and garbage.
More information and quantity
restrictions:
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PC Recycle
29100 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way
253.839.9377
pcrecycle.net
Electronics
Electronic equipment
such as printers, cell phones,
stereos, CD/DVD/VCR players
and household electronics
should be properly recycled. Visit
takeitbacknetwork.org or call
206.296.4466 for more recycling
locations and details.
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PC Recycle
29100 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way
253.839.9377
pcrecycle.net
A Plus Recycling
116 Clay St NW #B1
Auburn
253.737.4441
aplusremovalandrecycling.com
Fluorescent
Tubes
& Bulbs
Compact fluorescent lights and
tubes can be recycled at a variety
of locations.
Visit thinkgreenfromhome.com
(800.592.9995),
takeitbacknetwork.org
(206.296.4466) or
pse.com/cflrecycle for locations
and details.
Also accepted at the Auburn
SuperMall Wastemobile (limit 10).
Batteries &
Cell Phones
Recycle rechargeable batteries
and cell phones at a variety of
electronic, office supply and
building supply stores.
Visit thinkgreenfromhome.com
(800.592.9995) or call2recycle.
org (877.723.1297) for locations
and details.
Used
Motor Oil
Recycle Curbside: Place oil in
sealed gallon jugs with your name
and address on your recycling day
(limit 3 gallons per pickup).
Auto Parts Stores: Most auto
part stores will accept used motor
oil for recycling. Call ahead for
quantities and restrictions.
Also accepted at the Auburn
SuperMall Wastemobile (limits
apply).
Caution. Warning. Danger. Poison.
Many items with these words on the label are considered hazardous. These items cannot be placed in the garbage,
recycling, yard waste or down the drain. (Empty containers can be placed in garbage.)
Please properly dispose of unwanted items.
Not sure? Check wmnorthwest.com/fedway
COMMUNITY RECYCLING OPTIONS
Many items are recyclable, but don’t belong in the garbage or in your curbside recycling cart. Here are some
recycling options for a variety of materials. Please contact businesses for current rates, hours and restrictions.
Plastic Bags
Medication
Clean plastic bags, dry cleaning bags and other types of
film plastic can be recycled at most grocery stores. Visit
plasticbagrecycling.org for locations and information.
Return your unwanted medication to keep your home and
environment safer. Visit takebackyourmeds.org
for locations and details on the types of medication
accepted.
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Used Cooking OiI
Used cooking oil can be recycled into biodiesel. Pour
slowly and with care into on-site collection tank and
take your containers with you to recycle at home.
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French Lake Dog Park
31531 1st Ave S
(SE Corner of Parking Lot)
Styrofoam Blocks
Clean, white Styrofoam blocks can be dropped off for
recycling for free.
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V&G Styro Recycle
800 SW 43rd St
Renton (West side of IKEA)
253.838.9555
styrorecycle.com
Latex paint is no longer considered hazardous
waste. It can be placed in your garbage,
but only if it is solidified first. Mix in cat
litter, shredded paper, sawdust or paint
hardener. Once paint no longer ‘flows’, leave
the lid off the can and place in your regular
garbage. (Oil-based paint still needs to be taken to the
Auburn SuperMall Wastemobile for proper disposal - see
hazardous waste page.)
Second hand stores and clothing banks will accept
clothing and household goods in reusable condition.
Most mailing stores (such as the UPS stores) accept
clean packing peanuts for reuse.
Needles & Sharps
Online Materials Exchange
Reusable household items can be sold or given away.
Try posting a free ad. You will be amazed at what other
people might want.
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Used needles and sharps are dangerous in garbage
because they can injure sorters and spread disease.
Mail in programs are available: Search online for “sharps
mail in programs” or visit wm.com/wm/services/
healthcare.
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COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL
RECYCLING DATABASES
Latex Paint
Clothing & Household Goods
Packing Materials
Other Items
Group Health Pharmacy
301 S 320th St
Federal Way
253.874.7000
King County Online Item Exchange:
www.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/exchange
Q The Freecycle Network: freecycle.org
Q Craigslist: seattle.craigslist.org
Q 2Good2Toss: 2good2toss.com
Q Industrial Materials Exchange: lhwmp.org
“What Do I Do With…?”
Recycling Database
206.296.4466
kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith
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Washington State Recycling
Database
1.800.RECYCLE (732.9253)
1800recycle.wa.gov
Not sure? Check wmnorthwest.com/fedway
COMMUNITY RECYCLING OPTIONS
Bulky Materials
Bulky item collection service is available through Waste Management for a fee. Please call 800.592.9995 for
rates for specific items and to schedule pick-up.
Mattresses
Scrap Metal
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A Plus Recycling
116 Clay St NW #B1
Auburn
253.737.4441
aplusremovalandrecycling.com
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Schnitzer Steel
1902 Marine View Dr
Tacoma
253.572.4000
schnitzersteel.com
A Plus Recycling
116 Clay St NW #B1
Auburn
253.737.4441
aplusremovalandrecycling.com
Appliances
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Pochels Appliance Center
33029 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way
253.517.3162
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A Plus Recycling
116 Clay St NW #B1
Auburn
253.737.4441
aplusremovalandrecycling.com
Jaco Environmental
Pick up only
800.414.5072
jacoinc.net
Refrigerators and
freezers must be specially
handled because of the
coolant, so recycling
options are more limited
than other appliances.
Valley Recycling /Rusty Rack
Guys
312 W Valley Hwy S
Pacific
253.833.5431
rustyrackguys.com
Check out King County’s
Eco-Cool Remodel Tool at
ecocoolremodel.com for
ways to green up your next
home remodeling project.
Porcelain, Concrete
& Brick
Concrete, brick and asphalt can be
recycled for a fee. Call ahead for
fees and restrictions.
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A Plus Recycling (porcelain only)
116 Clay St NW #B1
Auburn
253.737.4441
aplusremovalandrecycling.com
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Lloyd Enterprises (no porcelain)
80 5th Ave
Milton
253.874.6692
lloydenterprisesinc.com
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Renton Concrete Recyclers
500 Monster Rd SW
Renton
206.772.2278
rentonconcreterecyclers.com
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Stoneway Concrete
510 Monster Rd SW
Renton
425.226.1000
Building and
Remodeling Materials
Reusable building materials such
as cabinets, doors, floor coverings,
hardware and fixtures, paint,
plumbing, roofing and siding can be
donated. Call ahead for hours and
restrictions.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore
505 Puyallup Ave
Tacoma
253.779.8149
tpc-habitat.org
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ReHarvest Center
1113 St Paul Ave
Tacoma
253.531.5845
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ReHarvest Center at City of
Tacoma Landfill
3510 S Mullen St
Tacoma
253.591.5418
cityoftacoma.org
Window Glass
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CDL Recycle
7201 Marginal Way S
Seattle
206.763.2002
Not sure? Check wmnorthwest.com/fedway
Collection Guidelines
WEATHER DELAY?
If weather conditions prevent safe collection,
up to twice as much material will be accepted
on your next regular collection day for each
container not emptied. (For example, garbage and yard
waste will be picked up one week later and recycling
will be picked up two weeks later.)
Updates: wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard
Have You ‘Heard’ About Our New Trucks?
Waste Management is going even greener – watch
for cleaner and quieter collection trucks coming soon.
These new trucks run on clean natural gas so they are
better for the environment and quieter, too. Customers
tell us we’re so quiet they no longer even hear trucks on
collection days. So remember, please have all carts out
for collection by 7AM on your scheduled service day.
Place carts at curb by 7AM
Q Two (2) feet apart with lids opening to street
Q At least three (3) feet from cars, trees and mailboxes
Q Please take containers in as soon as possible after
collection
Garbage and yard/food waste containers are
serviced weekly. Recycling containers are serviced
every other week.
Reducing waste is even better
than recycling!
Win $1,000 for recycling right!
Sign up by April 6, 2012, to enter the Recycle
Palooza Contest. Fifty randomly selected Federal Way
residents will have their home recycling carts judged.
Carts with correct recyclable items will be eligible to
win one of over 20 great prizes – including $1,000!
Mark your calendar for April 28 for the Family Green
Fest! In addition to the exciting Recycle Palooza
Contest, there will be giveaways, music, face
painting, games, 15 informational booths and
even a new recycling truck for the kids to explore!
www.cityoffederalway.com/recyclepalooza
Your everyday actions and decisions have a direct effect
on the amount of waste generated in King County.
Measure your impact by using King County’s EcoConsumer
Waste Calculator at www.kcecoconsumer.com.
Before you buy, use or discard an item, ask yourself:
REDUCE: Can I buy this with less packaging?
REUSE: Can I or someone else use this again?
RECYCLE: Can I recycle this after I use it?
BUY RECYCLED: Can I get this item with recycled content?
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