UW Recycling and UW Solid Waste

Solid Waste Collection

Dumpsters for waste are placed at or near the loading docks of most buildings, and are serviced by either Property and Transport Services or our contracted hauler. Most dumpsters are serviced at least once per week; high volume areas are serviced more frequently.

Many locations have receptacles for both waste and recycling; check the labeling on the dumpster to determine what material can be placed into it.

To report a full waste receptacle, or to determine where your building's waste dumpster is located, call the Solid Waste Hotline.

To report a full recycling receptacle call 206.685.2811

Solid Waste Hotline
206.616.0836

Special waste should NOT be placed in regular waste containers. If you need to dispose of any of these materials, contact the following departments for information:

Hazardous waste and chemicals, call Environmental Health and Safety at 206.543.7262

For Sharps Disposal, call the Special Waste Coordinator at 206.685.8275

Construction and demolition debris and animal waste, call Property and Transport Services at 206.616.0836

Surplus items, call Surplus Property at 206.685.1573