Bellevue Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Bellevue recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes (clean and flat)
- Mail, Newspapers, and Office Paper
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Aluminum, Tin, and Steel Cans
- Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Tubs, and Cups
Prohibited items
- Plastic Shopping Bags and Film
- Styrofoam Containers and Packaging
- Batteries and Light Bulbs
- Liquids and Greasy Boxes
Can you recycle these items in Bellevue?
Can you recycle cardboard in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Bellevue?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services of Bellevue (City of Bellevue Franchise) · contractor
Phone: 425-452-6973
450 110th Ave. NEBellevue, WA 98004
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Bellevue, WA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place black garbage cart at curb by 7:00 AM on scheduled collection day. Set carts 3 feet apart.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Bellevue?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Bellevue?
On-call curbside bulky item and appliance pickup by scheduling at least 2 business days in advance with Republic Services. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 425-452-6973 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Bellevue?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes (clean and flat), Mail, Newspapers, and Office Paper, Glass Bottles and Jars, Aluminum, Tin, and Steel Cans, Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Tubs, and Cups. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Shopping Bags and Film, Styrofoam Containers and Packaging, Batteries and Light Bulbs, Liquids and Greasy Boxes. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).