Pasco Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

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Pasco Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Find Your Day, Save Money & Avoid a Missed Pickup

Pasco residential garbage is collected by Basin Disposal, Inc. (BDI). Residential service is weekly, but the exact pickup weekday depends on the service address. Use the official Pasco route map below—not a ZIP-code guess.

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This page also covers local benefits that generic trash guides miss: qualifying extra garbage inside Pasco city limits can be collected without an additional pickup charge, Pasco’s current resident material says residents receive two annual free-disposal coupons, and qualifying seniors can apply for a reduced garbage rate.

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Pasco Garbage Schedule 2026 — 30-Second Answer

Garbage frequency: weekly for BDI residential service.

Exact day: find your service address on the official Pasco garbage/recycling route map. Nearby streets can have a different route, so do not rely on ZIP code alone.

Set-out: put the cart where it is visible the night before or no later than 5:00 AM. BDI says route times can change, and its FAQ describes collection as potentially occurring from about 5 AM to 5 PM.

Automated cart: point the handles away from the street and keep cars, fences, mailboxes and other obstacles at least about 3 ft away.

Provider: Basin Disposal, 509-547-2476, 2021 N Commercial Ave, Pasco, WA 99301.

What Are You Trying to Do?

Pasco 2026 Resident Guide — Jump to Any Task

• Who provides service
• Which rules apply
• Find exact pickup day
• Pasco route map
• Official micro-step guides
• Local benefits
• Senior reduced garbage rate
• Free disposal coupons
• Cart set-out
• No-charge extra trash
• 2026 holidays
• Recycling locations
• Plastic conflict
• Yard waste
• Tumbleweeds / burn ban
• Appliances / bulky material
• Special waste
• Franklin County HHW
• Free WA take-back programs
• BDI Transfer
• Billing / online payment
• Missing cart / moving
• Apartments / businesses
• Snow / ice
• Illegal dumping
• Christmas trees
• Public PDF audit
• Source-conflict audit
• Local phone directory
• Related WA guides
• Collection checklist
• FAQs
• Official sources

Who Collects Garbage in Pasco, Washington?

Pasco’s municipal solid-waste system is provided through Basin Disposal, Inc.. The current City material also explains that occupied Pasco homes are required to maintain garbage service.

Does the Residential Pasco Schedule Apply to Your Property?

How to Find Your Exact Pasco Garbage Day

Your useful answer is an address-level collection weekday—not a generic “Pasco pickup is weekly” statement.

1. Open the official Pasco garbage/recycling map. Use the ArcGIS application linked immediately below.
2. Locate the exact service property. Search or zoom to the home rather than relying on the general ZIP code.
3. Use the garbage route information. If multiple layers or a legend are visible, identify the garbage route before checking recycling.
4. Select the route containing the property. Record the weekday shown for the address.
5. Check recycling separately. Do not automatically assume a neighborhood recycling drop site or route is the same as the garbage service.
6. Save the day in your phone. Example: “BDI garbage — Tuesday — cart out Monday night.”
7. Set a night-before reminder. BDI says the cart should be visible the night before or no later than 5 AM.
8. Check holiday/weather conditions when relevant. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day have different rules from Labor Day.

Official Pasco Garbage & Recycling Route Map

Official Pasco Action Center — Click → Look For → Do This Next

Each link below includes the next actions so the resident can actually complete the task instead of being dropped on a government or hauler page.

1

Find Your Pickup Day

Official Pasco ArcGIS route map

1. Open the map.
2. Locate the exact home.
3. Identify the garbage route information.
4. Click/select the route containing the address.
5. Write down the weekday.
6. Check recycling separately.
7. Save a recurring night-before reminder.

Open Route Map

2

Prepare Extra Garbage Correctly

BDI Residential Services

1. Open BDI Residential Services.
2. Confirm your account is inside city limits if using the no-charge extra benefit.
3. Fill the main BDI cart first.
4. Keep the cart lid closed.
5. Bag, box or bundle the remaining garbage.
6. Keep each extra item at or below 65 lb.
7. Keep each extra piece at or below 2 ft × 2 ft × 4 ft.
8. Place extras at least about 3 ft from the automated cart.
9. If using your own extra can, keep it at or below 32 gallons with two handles and total weight no more than 65 lb.

Open Current Extra-Waste Rules

3

Report a Missed Pickup Without Creating an Avoidable Return Fee

BDI FAQ + customer service

1. Confirm the address route.
2. Confirm the cart was visible by 5 AM.
3. Check whether an observed holiday moved your service.
4. Check that cars, fences, mailboxes and extras did not block the cart.
5. Check snow/ice access if weather is involved.
6. Call 509-547-2476 with the address and what remained.
7. If the cart was simply late, ask about the return-trip charge before requesting another truck.

Open BDI FAQ

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Verify Your Two Pasco Free-Disposal Coupons

City resident benefit

1. Confirm you are a Pasco residential customer.
2. Call BDI at 509-547-2476 before loading a vehicle.
3. Ask BDI to confirm the current-year two-coupon benefit.
4. Ask for the current 2026 weight/load allowance.
5. Ask which materials are excluded.
6. Ask whether tires or refrigerant appliances require separate fees.
7. Ask what ID/account documentation is required.
8. Ask exactly where the coupons are redeemed.
9. Only after confirmation should you load and travel.

The current City handbook confirms two annual coupons but does not state the historic 500-lb allowance. An older City archive did. That old number is intentionally not represented here as a verified 2026 limit.

Call BDI: 509-547-2476

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Apply for Pasco’s Reduced Garbage Rate

City senior discount program

1. Open the City’s Low-Income Senior Discounts page.
2. Under “Other Discounted Services,” choose the Reduced Garbage Rates Application PDF.
3. Fill in household size, applicant name, account number, phone and address.
4. Confirm the applicant is head of household and/or directly responsible for paying the bill.
5. Confirm the applicant is at least 62.
6. Enter annual gross household income from all sources.
7. List additional household members and their income as requested.
8. Confirm at least 90 consecutive days of residence at the property.
9. Confirm this is the primary residence.
10. Prepare satisfactory proof of household income.
11. Use the City’s current submission instructions; if unclear, call Utility Billing at 509-545-3488.

Open Senior Discount Page Open Reduced Garbage PDF

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Plan a BDI Transfer / Franklin County HHW Trip

1721 Dietrich Rd

1. Open BDI Transfer.
2. Identify whether you have ordinary self-haul waste or household hazardous waste.
3. For ordinary transfer disposal, verify material acceptance and current fees.
4. For HHW, confirm Franklin County residential eligibility.
5. Use HHW hours rather than general transfer-station hours.
6. Call 509-545-3551 for current HHW questions.
7. Secure the load.
8. Navigate to 1721 Dietrich Rd, Pasco.

Open BDI Transfer

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Use a Pasco Neighborhood Recycling Site

Current BDI recycling webpage

1. Open BDI’s current Recycling page.
2. Scroll to the Pasco locations.
3. Choose a site that is still listed.
4. Check the current accepted-material list.
5. Flatten cardboard.
6. Prepare cans/paper using BDI’s current instructions.
7. If you are carrying #1/#2 plastic, call first because the current webpage and older 2025 BDI PDF differ.

Open Current Recycling Page

8

Report a Missing / Windblown Cart

BDI cart workflow

1. Check nearby addresses after collection in case carts moved in wind.
2. Do not take a neighbor’s cart.
3. Open BDI’s Missing Cart form or call 509-547-2476.
4. Provide the service-address and contact information requested by BDI.
5. Ask whether a replacement fee applies to the specific circumstances.
6. When moving, do not take the BDI cart unless BDI tells you to.

Open Missing Cart Form Call BDI

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Pay a BDI Bill Online Without Selecting the Wrong Company

Official BDI Pay Online selector

1. Open BDI’s Pay Online page.
2. Look at the company name printed on your invoice.
3. Choose the matching company portal.
4. For an invoice labeled Basin Disposal Inc., use the Basin Disposal Inc. portal—not Ed’s Disposal, BDI Transfer, Yakima or Walla Walla.
5. Sign in or create the required payment account.
6. Verify account/customer details before paying.
7. Save the payment confirmation.

Open Official Payment Selector

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Dispose of a Refrigerator, Freezer, AC or Large Appliance

Call-before-set-out workflow

1. Do not simply place the appliance beside the cart.
2. Call BDI at 509-547-2476.
3. Tell the representative the appliance type.
4. Ask whether a special collection vehicle must be scheduled.
5. For refrigerator/freezer/AC, ask about the current refrigerant/Freon evacuation charge.
6. Confirm the set-out location and date.
7. Ask whether self-hauling to BDI Transfer is cheaper or more convenient for your situation.

Call Before Appliance Set-Out

Pasco Local Garbage Benefits & Savings Residents Should Know

Pasco Senior Reduced Garbage Rate — Detailed Application Guide

This is one of the most useful local savings programs missing from generic trash articles. The City of Pasco’s current Low-Income Senior Discounts page links directly to a Reduced Garbage Rates Application.

Where to Get Help in Person

Two Pasco Free-Disposal Coupons — What Is Current and What Is Not

The City of Pasco continues to surface its Good Neighbor Handbook for residents. That document states: Basin Disposal supplies Pasco residents with two annual “free disposal” coupons.

Why This Page Does Not Promise “500 lb per Coupon”

An older archived City item described two coupons worth up to 500 lb each. That source is substantially older than the current 2026 service period, while the current handbook text does not state that weight.

Instead of sending you to the transfer station with an unverified load, this guide tells you to verify the current limit before travel.

Ask BDI These Exact Questions

• What is the current 2026 weight/load allowance per coupon?
• Which materials are excluded?
• Are tires included?
• Are mattresses included?
• Are refrigerators/freezers included?
• Is a refrigerant evacuation fee separate?
• What account ID or proof of residency is required?
• Where are the current coupons obtained?
• Where exactly are they redeemed?

Pasco Garbage Cart Set-Out — Exact BDI Rules

Prevent a Half-Empty Cart

BDI warns that material can wedge inside the cart and fail to fall out. Break down bulky cardboard, avoid tightly jamming material against the cart walls and prepare loose yard material so it does not stick.

Extra Garbage in Pasco — No Added Pickup Charge When You Follow the Rules

This is a major local benefit. BDI’s current residential page states that qualifying additional garbage has no extra charge within city limits. County residents may be charged.

Pasco Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026

Basin Disposal does not close residential routes for every common federal holiday. This provider-specific distinction prevents one of the most common low-quality schedule errors.

Pasco Recycling Drop-Off — Seven Locations on BDI’s Current Page

BDI’s current recycling page lists the following Pasco neighborhood drop-off locations. Because school/church/property arrangements can change, confirm the location remains on BDI’s current page before hauling a large load.

Materials Clearly Listed on BDI’s Current Recycling Page

Pasco Plastic Recycling — Important Current-Source Conflict

Pasco Grass, Leaves, Branches & Yard Waste

BDI’s current FAQ describes home-generated yard waste as part of its garbage service stream. Examples include grass, garden trimmings, weeds, branches and leaves.

Grass Clippings

Bag grass clippings so they do not blow around or pack tightly into the automated cart.

Tumbleweeds in Pasco — Collection Is the Better Current Option

The City of Pasco’s current FAQ says Basin Disposal will pick up tumbleweeds with regular garbage collection.

When the Emergency Ban Is No Longer Active

Pasco’s current Burn Regulations page says only qualifying windblown tumbleweeds may be burned on designated burn days under the City’s restrictions.

• Do not burn garbage.
• Do not burn plastics.
• Do not burn cardboard.
• Do not burn treated wood.
• Do not burn construction/demolition debris.
• Do not burn growing tumbleweeds in place.
• Do not use a traditional burn barrel.
• Do not burn during an emergency burn ban.

Pasco Appliance & Large-Item Disposal

BDI’s current FAQ says appliances can be collected, but residents should call before placing the appliance outside so the company can arrange the appropriate truck.

1. Call 509-547-2476.
2. Tell the representative whether you have a washer, dryer, range, refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner or another large appliance.
3. Ask if curbside collection is appropriate.
4. Ask whether the item requires a special truck.
5. If the appliance contains refrigerant/Freon, ask for the current evacuation/service charge.
6. Get the exact set-out instructions.
7. Compare curbside service with BDI Transfer self-haul if convenient.

Pasco Special-Waste Directory — Batteries, Electronics, Paint, Lamps & Medicine

Franklin County Household Hazardous Waste — Pasco Location

The Franklin County HHW facility is adjacent to BDI Transfer at 1721 Dietrich Rd, Pasco, WA 99301.

Free Washington Take-Back Programs Pasco Residents Can Use

BDI Transfer Pasco — Address, Hours, HHW & Map

Basin Disposal Pasco Office — Address & Map

Pasco Garbage Billing & Online Payment

Basin Disposal’s payment page uses separate portals for several BDI-related companies. Selecting the correct invoice company is important.

1. Open the BDI Pay Online page.
2. Read the company name printed on your invoice.
3. For a Basin Disposal Inc. invoice, choose the Basin Disposal Inc. portal.
4. Do not select BDI Transfer, Ed’s Disposal, Yakima or Walla Walla solely because the logo looks similar.
5. Log in/create the payment account.
6. Verify the customer/account information before paying.
7. Save the confirmation.

BDI’s FAQ also lists automatic payment through checking account, debit card or credit card, plus other payment methods.

Moving in Pasco, Missing Cart or Windblown Container

Missed Pasco Garbage Pickup — Full Troubleshooting Flow

1. Verify the address route. Make sure today really is the service day.
2. Verify set-out. Was the cart visible the night before or by 5 AM?
3. Verify holiday status. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s behave differently from Labor Day.
4. Check cart direction and clearance. Handles away from street; keep the collection area unobstructed.
5. Check extra material placement. Extras should not block the automated cart.
6. Check weather/access. Snow, ice, hills, alleys or blocked cul-de-sacs can make collection unsafe.
7. Call BDI. Give the service address, day and material left behind.

Pasco Garbage Collection During Snow & Ice

BDI’s weather guidance focuses on whether a heavy collection vehicle can safely reach and maneuver around the collection point.

Pasco Apartments, Shared Dumpsters & Businesses

A multi-family property with collectively billed/shared containers is not the same as an individually billed residential cart.

Report Illegal Dumping in Pasco

The City of Pasco’s current FAQ directs residents who see trash being dumped on undeveloped property or in someone else’s garbage container to the Pasco Police non-emergency dispatch line.

Pasco Christmas Tree Disposal

BDI’s FAQ says natural Christmas trees can be handled curbside similarly to yard waste.

• Remove ornaments.
• Remove tinsel.
• Cut the tree into roughly 4-ft lengths.
• Bundle pieces when practical.

BDI also references a seasonal Pasco tree-recycling option associated with the golf course on Road 36.

Public PDF Audit — Information Generic Articles Usually Miss

Several useful Pasco details are buried in public PDFs rather than the main garbage landing pages. These documents were separated by age and purpose instead of blindly combining every number into one article.

Official-Source Conflict Audit

1. Two free disposal coupons vs old 500-lb wording

Current City resident material supports the existence of two annual coupons. The 500-lb figure appears in an older City archive and is not repeated in the current handbook. Therefore, this article confirms the benefit but instructs the resident to verify the current load allowance.

2. Current recycling page vs 2025 plastic PDF

Current BDI page: newspaper, cans, mixed paper and cardboard. Older 2025 PDF: also certain #1/#2 plastic. The current page is given priority for 2026 planning.

3. Current Burn Line vs older City material

The current dedicated Pasco Burn Regulations page says 509-545-3425. Older City FAQ/handbook material still displays a different number. This article prioritizes the current dedicated regulations page.

4. Current HHW hotline vs legacy number

BDI’s current Transfer page lists Franklin County Solid Waste at 509-545-3551. A legacy number appears in an older material-specific FAQ answer, so this article uses the current Transfer page number.

5. Old article contamination removed

The older Pasco page contained unrelated Franklin, Tennessee tools and program references. Those have been removed completely because they do not belong in a Pasco, Washington resident guide.

Pasco Garbage & Waste Phone Directory

Related Washington Trash-Pickup.org Guides

These are contextual next-step links for Washington residents—not random internal links added only for SEO.

Spokane Trash Pickup Schedule 2026 Compare another eastern Washington city with address-based routes, weather issues, cart rules and local disposal options. Seattle Trash Pickup Schedule 2026 Useful when comparing Washington recycling, compost, holiday and special disposal programs. LeMay Trash Pickup Schedule 2026 Helpful for Washington addresses served by LeMay/Waste Connections rather than Basin Disposal. Find Another Trash Pickup Schedule Use the city-guide directory when the service address is outside Pasco.

Pasco Garbage-Day Checklist

Pasco Trash Pickup FAQs

How often is garbage collected in Pasco, Washington?

Basin Disposal’s current residential page says residential waste collection is weekly. The exact weekday is address-based.

How do I find my Pasco garbage pickup day?

Open the Pasco garbage/recycling ArcGIS map, locate the exact service address and record the garbage route weekday shown for the property.

What time should I put my Pasco cart out?

Basin Disposal says the cart should be visible the night before or no later than 5:00 AM on collection day.

Which way should my BDI cart face?

BDI’s current automated-cart instructions say the handles should point away from the street.

Is extra garbage free inside Pasco city limits?

BDI says qualifying additional garbage has no extra pickup charge inside city limits when the main cart is filled first and the current preparation, 65-lb, size and 3-ft placement rules are met.

Does Pasco give residents free dump coupons?

The City material currently available to residents says Basin Disposal supplies Pasco residents with two annual “free disposal” coupons. Residents should verify current weight, material and ID rules directly with BDI before loading a vehicle.

Are the Pasco disposal coupons definitely 500 pounds each in 2026?

This guide does not make that claim. A much older City archive referenced a 500-lb allowance, while the current resident handbook confirms the two coupons without stating that weight. Call BDI for the current 2026 allowance.

Does Pasco have a senior garbage discount?

Yes. The City publishes a Reduced Garbage Rates Application. The form requires an applicant to be at least 62, meet residence/payment conditions and provide household-income information and proof. Utility Billing can provide current eligibility details at 509-545-3488.

Does Labor Day delay Pasco garbage collection in 2026?

Basin Disposal Inc. currently lists Labor Day as a worked holiday. Regular service is therefore not routinely shifted solely because of Labor Day.

Which BDI holidays cause a one-day delay?

BDI currently observes Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Affected routes are pushed back one day from the holiday through Saturday.

Where is BDI Transfer in Pasco?

BDI Transfer is at 1721 Dietrich Rd, Pasco, WA 99301. The facility phone is 509-547-6666.

What are BDI Transfer hours?

Current hours are Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM, Saturday 8 AM–4:30 PM and Sunday closed.

Where can Franklin County residents take household hazardous waste?

The HHW facility is adjacent to BDI Transfer at 1721 Dietrich Rd. Current BDI information lists Monday–Friday 10 AM–3 PM or appointment for Franklin County residents. The current hotline is 509-545-3551.

Can I recycle plastic at Pasco neighborhood recycling sites?

BDI’s Summer 2025 PDF discussed certain #1/#2 plastics, but its current recycling webpage does not list plastic in the public accepted-material section. Call 509-547-2476 for current plastic acceptance before making a dedicated trip.

Where can I recycle cardboard in Pasco?

BDI’s current recycling page lists seven Pasco neighborhood drop locations and includes cardboard. Break boxes down and flatten them.

Will BDI take tumbleweeds?

Yes. The City of Pasco says Basin Disposal will collect tumbleweeds with regular garbage.

Can I burn tumbleweeds in Pasco today?

As of the August 31, 2026 review, the City’s Alert Center shows a statewide burn ban through September 30, 2026, with most outdoor burning prohibited. Check the live Alert Center before any burning.

How do I report illegal dumping in Pasco?

The City directs residents to Pasco Police non-emergency dispatch at 509-628-0333 for illegal dumping on undeveloped property or into another person’s garbage container.

Official Sources & Direct Resident Links

Your Pasco Waste Plan

1. Use the official Pasco map to identify the address-level garbage weekday.

2. Put the cart out the night before or no later than 5 AM.

3. Point handles away from the street and keep roughly 3 ft of clearance from obstacles.

4. If you have extra garbage inside Pasco city limits, use BDI’s preparation rules before paying for another disposal option.

5. Ask BDI about your two annual free-disposal coupons before self-hauling.

6. If age 62+ and income-qualified, review Pasco’s Reduced Garbage Rate application.

7. Use the seven current neighborhood recycling sites only for materials BDI currently lists.

8. Use BDI Transfer / Franklin County HHW / Washington take-back programs for material that should not go in ordinary garbage.

9. During snow, holidays or current emergency alerts, check the provider/City source before assuming the normal routine.

Independent Guide Notice

Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident-information resource. It is not the City of Pasco, Basin Disposal, Franklin County or the State of Washington. It cannot access your BDI account, issue a disposal coupon, approve a senior discount, dispatch a truck or guarantee current facility acceptance.

Full research review: August 31, 2026. Time-sensitive information such as emergency burn bans, weather delays, recycling acceptance, transfer fees, coupon limits and facility rules should be reconfirmed through the direct official links above before acting.