Food and yard waste make up a third of Tacoma’s garbage. Reducing the amount of food/yard waste you throw away may mean you can downsize your garbage container and that can save you money.
Whether you are a Tacoma resident or business, you can help reduce the amount of trash going to the landfill by using the City’s food and yard waste service. The collected material is then composted at a local composting facility.
Sign up for food and yard waste services by calling (253) 502-2100. If you already have food/yard waste services in your plan, getting started is easy! Just place any unwanted or unused food in your brown bins along with your normal yard waste.
Tips for Reducing Odors and Pests - especially during hot weather.
Download the Food/Yard Waste Guide