Recycling, Compost, & Garbage

On October 1, 2019, Recology became the City's new provider. The City Council selected Recology for a 10-year contract in December 2018, following a competitive RFP process.

For all service issues, missed collections, cart sizing, or questions about your account, please call Recology's Mercer Island hotline at 206-381-6980 or visit them online.

View an interactive collection calendar.

Snow events can disrupt service - click here for information on the City's Snow and Ice response plan.

Residential Accounts

View rates and cart sizes here
On Mercer Island, Recology provides curbside recycling/compost/garbage service to all residential addresses. Compost and garbage are collected weekly; recycling is every other week.

Apartment and Condo Accounts

View rates and cart/dumpster sizes here
Recology provides garbage-only service.
Recycling is open market and arranged by the building manager.
Compost service can be provided by Cedar Grove Composting or Recology

Commercial Accounts

View rates and cart/dumpster sizes here
Recology provides garbage-only service.
Recycling is open market and arranged by the building manager or business owner
Compost service can be provided by Cedar Grove Composting or Recology

FAQ / What Goes Where

View rules for hazardous and specialty items here.

More Information

Recology's Mercer Island hotline is 206-381-6980 or visit online
Collection Calendar
City Snow and Ice Response Plan/Maps

Is it Still Usable? Consider Donating!

Do you have clothes/furniture/décor that are still in usable condition? Don't forget that the City has its own Thrift Shop that help raise money for social services programs. Their list of accepted used items is available here.

The Thrift Shop also hosts a a Battery Recycling Box to allow Islanders to safely and responsibly recycle dry cell single-use batteries, rechargeable batteries, and cellphones. It is located inside the Thrift Shop's main entrance.

Click here to find local businesses and organizations that accept unwanted items from residents and businesses in King County, Washington, for reuse, recycling or proper disposal.

Bi-Annual City Recycling Events

The Island sponsors two special collection events each year, the Spring Recycling Event and the Fall Recycling Event, usually in March and October. A variety of "hard to recycle" items are collected at these free events, which are funded through King County grants. Watch for announcements on the City's homepage calendar or our social media sites. Click here to view an example flyer from a past event.