Trash Pickup Schedule — Mercer Island, Seattle Metro
Mercer Island sits in the middle of Lake Washington between Seattle and Bellevue, connected by I-90 bridges. The island community of ~26,000 enjoys waterfront parks, excellent schools, and a small-town feel minutes from Seattle's tech corridor. Luther Burbank Park and the Island Crest Park trail system provide recreation. Home to Microsoft executives, Amazon leaders, and established Pacific Northwest families. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 98040
- Service Provider: Multiple (City of Medina, Waste Management, Republic Services)
- 🗑️ Garbage: weekly collection
- ♻️ Recycling: biweekly collection
- 🌿 Yard Waste: weekly collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Mercer Island
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Mercer Island
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
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