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1. What time do my garbage totes need to be out?

Garbage and recycling totes need to be placed at the service location by 7 a.m. on your service day (PDF). If your garbage is missed due to being set out too late, please call the Solid Waste office for more information 360-293-1921.

2. How can I dispose of my yard waste?

To order a yard waste container (organics and food scraps) please contact our finance office to add this service to your City of Anacortes account by calling 360-293-1909.

3. How do I dispose of appliances?

You can call the City of Anacortes Solid Waste Department to schedule a pick-up, or take it to the Skagit County Transfer Station.

4. How do I get rid of extra garbage?

Place extra refuse in pre-paid “City Garbage Bags”: blue, heavy-duty 32-Gallon capacity bags available for purchase at City Hall and various retail outlets throughout Anacortes (Ace Hardware, The Market at Anacortes, Sebo’s Do It Center). You can put the bag out next to your tote on your regular pickup day. Please call the Solid Waste Department at (360) 299-1513 for information on Special Hauls, Appliance Removal, and Free Cleanup days.

5. What happens if my pickup day falls on a holiday?

Click on the Solid Waste Holiday Schedule or call (360)299-1513 for more information.

6. Where is the Skagit County Recycling & Transfer Station?

The address for the Transfer Station is: 

14104 Ovenell Road
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

Head East on Highway 20, turn left on Farm to Market Road and right on Ovenell Road. The Transfer Station will be immediately on your right at 14104 Ovenell Road The telephone number is 360-424-3873. Visit their website for hours and additional information.

7. Where can I recycle electronics for free?

The Anacortes Aktion Club will take Computers, TVs, Monitors, Laptops, Tablets and E-Readers for free. Visit their website for information.

8. Whom do I contact for recycling information or misses?

We currently contract with Waste Management for City of Anacortes residents; please call 800-592-9995. For new construction service, please visit our New Customer Service page.

9. How do I get a new recycle tote?

Call Waste Management at 800-592-9995 to get a replacement tote.

10. How do I change the size or number of my City garbage tote?

Please contact our Solid Waste Department at (360) 299-1513 or email Solid Waste.