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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,

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1. Is garbage service required in Bothell?: Yes. Garbage 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?: - Waste Management Rates
- Recology CleanScapes Rates.

3. Does the city have a recycling event?: Yes. Our annual recycling event is for Bothell residents and runs from January to November. For more information visit our BothellCool page.

4. What is Wastemobile?: It's a roaming hazardous waste collection disposal service program that comes to Bothell six times a year.

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 - the Wastemobile hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. during the dates it is in Bothell. - Find the schedule at the
Hazardous Waste Help website.

7. What items are accepted for curbside recycling?: It depends on your service provider. You can find information on our Waste Management Page.

8. How do I set up garbage service?: Please visit our Garbage service page.

9. How do I recycle (blank)?: Please visit our Recycling section.

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. How do I request recycling or sustainable education at my school or student educational program (like cub Scouts, after school clubs, summer camps, etc): You just need to complete the Outreach Educator Request Form and we will in touch soon.

12. Can I take a tour of the recycling center?: Yes. Recology Cleanscapes offers tours monthly. For more information and to schedule please contact Recology CleanScapes.

13. When is the next shredding event?: Find options for shredding confidential documents and learn about what to shred.

14. 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,