The City of Lakewood contracts Waste Connections for garbage services.
For questions about garbage and recycling in Lakewood, visit Lemay’s website.
Garbage and Recycling Services
Waste Connections
www.LemayPierceCountyRefuse.com
4111 192nd Street East, Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 875-5053
Other Resources:
- Residential Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste Instructions
- Commercial Garbage and Recycling Instructions
- LeMay, Inc Mobile Application
Donation Opportunity:
Waste Connections customers can purchase a $200 purple Mary Bridge Children’s recycling bin. The entire $200 directly supports Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. The cart will be delivered to you for free. Visit the Carts for Kids website to learn more:
Garbage and Recycling Locations
Large items, yard waste, paint, electronics, and hazardous materials must be brought to a transfer station or special waste location.
Transfer Stations:
- Tacoma Recovery and Transfer
3510 S Mullen Street
Tacoma, WA 98409 - Thurston Waste and Recovery
2420 Hogum Bay Road NE
Lacey, WA 98516 - Hidden Valley Transfer Station
17925 Meridian Street E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Recycling and Specialty Disposal
- Pierce County Recycling Menu
Televisions, chemicals, needles, medications, and other unusual waste items - Pierce County Glass Drop-Off
Use this tool to find a glass drop-off location nearby. Glass should not be included in regular recycling. - PaintCare WA
Use this tool to find a paint disposal drop-off location. Paint should not be included in regular garbage. - Document Shredding
LeMay, Inc hosts occasional shredding events and many local businesses offer document shredding.
Community Cleanup Events
Community Cleanup events are scheduled twice per year: one in the spring and one in the fall. Lakewood residents may bring eligible bulky items or extra junk for disposal to the Lakewood Transfer Station, 3869 94th St SW.
The Fall 2024 cleanup is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, 2024. The event will run 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the last vehicle accepted at 1:45 p.m. Cars in line after 1:45 p.m. will not be admitted.
Community Cleanup Rules:
- Lakewood residents only – bring a bill or ID
- Time limit enforced – 5 min. to unload
- No box vans or vehicles 7’+ tall
- Small trailers only – 4′ x 8′ max
- Residential waste only – no commercial
- Unsafely loaded vehicles may be cited
- Wear safe shoes – no slippers, sandals
- Be ready to back up a steep ramp
- Be ready to unload your own trash
- Bag all loose items
Acceptable Items:
ACCEPTED:
Bagged items
tires (no rims)
bicycles
furniture
grills
appliances (no refrigerators) recyclables.
NOT ACCEPTED:
Loose items
Paint
Yard waste
Construction waste
Long Lumber (8+ feet)
Concrete
Auto Parts
Explosive or Hazardous Materials
Propane tanks
Electronics
Mattresses