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1. Is garbage service required in Bothell?

Yes. Garbage, recycling, and compost service is mandatory for residential, multi-family, and commercial properties that are within Bothell's city limits (BMC 8.20).

2. What is the rate for commercial garbage services?

View Recology's rates here.

3. Does the city have a recycling event?

Our annual recycling event for Bothell residents runs from January to November each year. Learn more.

4. What is Wastemobile?

The Wastemobile is a travels to communities to provide no-cost, safe disposal for household hazardous waste. Learn more.

5. What items can I take to Wastemobile?

Find a list of acceptable items at the Hazardous Waste Help website.

6. When and where is the Wastemobile?

Bothell's Wastemobile events are at UW Bothell from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. during the dates it is in Bothell. View the schedule.

7. What items are accepted for curbside recycling?

Check out Recology's sorting guides or search for options to dispose of specific items to learn more.

8. How do I set up garbage service?

Please visit our garbage service page.

9. How do I recycle _____?

Check out Recology's helpful search tool called WhatBin where you can type in specific items to find out what bin they belong in or where to take them for special item recycling. 

10. Who can I contact if I have large donations?

You have lots of options here: 

• Buy Nothing Project Bothell has three Facebook groups: Bothell North, Bothell Central, and Bothell South.
• Thrift Stores. You can drop off at Goodwill or Value Village, or you can schedule a pickup with Northwest Center (the "Big Blue Truck")

11. Can I take a tour of the recycling center?

Yes! Recology offers tours monthly. For more information and to schedule please contact Recology.

12. Are there any upcoming shred events in the area?

Find options for shredding confidential documents and learn about what to shred. 

13. How do I schedule an inspection?

You can request an inspection through permits.bothellwa.gov. All requests will be logged and assigned to a City Inspector. If the request is received by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, an inspector will respond to the site on the next business day,