Richland Trash Pickup, Garbage Collection, Recycling Week A/B & Yard Waste 2026
This resident-first Richland guide explains weekly gray garbage pickup, weekly green yard waste, optional blue recycling every other week, 6 AM cart placement, 3-foot clearance rules, Christmas holiday delay, Fall Cleanup bags, curbside Christmas tree pickup, Horn Rapids Landfill options, missed pickup routing and official Solid Waste contacts.
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Richland trash pickup schedule garbage collection is handled by the City of Richland Solid Waste Utility. Gray household garbage and green yard waste are collected weekly on your designated collection day. Optional blue co-mingled recycling is collected every other week on a different designated collection day.
Place containers out by 6:00 AM. Keep carts at least 3 feet away from cars, trees, mailboxes and fences, allow 14 feet of overhead clearance, place wheels as close to the curb as possible, and keep lids closed. For missed pickup, extra pickup, cart repair or replacement, call 509-942-7700 or use the official service request form.
Richland Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Find Your Gray, Green and Blue Cart Days by Address
Richland’s waste schedule is not one single universal date for all services. Your gray garbage and green yard waste containers are collected weekly on your designated day, while blue co-mingled recycling is an optional service collected every other week and may be on a different designated day.
The official way to avoid mistakes is to use the City’s collection day map and the 2026 Recycling Collection Calendar. The map tells you your service days and whether your recycling week is Week A or Week B. The calendar tells you which weeks are A/B and also marks special programs like Fall Cleanup and curbside Christmas tree pickup.
Fastest resident path: Use the official interactive collection map, confirm your gray/green day, confirm your recycling A/B week, then save the 2026 calendar or screenshot your address result.
Open Collection MapNew resident trap: Do not assume your blue recycling cart goes out on the same day as gray and green carts. The City says recycling is collected on a different designated collection day than gray and green service, and recycling is every other week.
Richland Pickup Morning Checklist — What I Would Check Before 6 AM
This checklist is written for a Richland resident trying to avoid a missed pickup, call-back fee, contaminated cart, weather delay or wrong recycling week. Use it before rolling carts to the curb.
- Confirm your gray/green weekly collection day.
- Confirm whether this is Recycling Week A or Week B.
- Place containers out by 6:00 AM.
- Keep containers 3 feet away from vehicles, trees, mailboxes and fences.
- Allow 14 feet of overhead clearance.
- Keep lids closed and wheels as close to the curb as possible.
- Ask whether your unit receives individual city carts or shared commercial service.
- Some residences may qualify for “Refuse – No Yard Waste” if all landscape space is commonly owned.
- HOA or apartment properties should confirm who manages yard debris.
- Do not place personal excess yard waste beside a shared container without checking rules.
- Use Horn Rapids Landfill for self-haul waste when curbside service does not apply.
Richland Garbage Collection Rules — Weekly Gray Cart Pickup, Christmas Delay and Call-Back Fees
Richland garbage collection crews pick up household garbage Monday through Friday, year-round, except Christmas Day. If your scheduled collection day falls on Christmas, garbage is picked up the following day and all remaining collections that week are one day later than normal.
- Use the City-provided gray household garbage container.
- Place the cart out by 6:00 AM.
- Keep the lid closed.
- Place wheels as close to the curb as possible.
- Keep 3 feet of side clearance around the cart.
- Keep 14 feet of overhead clearance for the truck arm.
- Do not set the cart out after the truck has passed.
- Do not block carts with parked vehicles.
- Do not overfill the cart so the lid cannot close.
- Do not assume extra bags are free outside Fall Cleanup.
- Do not put clean yard debris in gray garbage if it can go to the green cart or landfill.
- Do not delay reporting a true missed pickup.
Call-back fee warning: The City notes call-back fees apply when containers are not at the curb on time. If you missed the 6 AM deadline, it may not be treated the same as a city missed pickup.
Richland Recycling Schedule 2026 — Week A, Week B and What Goes in the Blue Cart
Richland curbside recycling is optional and available upon request. Collection occurs every other week, Monday through Friday, year-round, except Christmas. The blue recycling cart may be collected on a different day than your gray and green carts, so the A/B calendar matters.
- Paper and cardboard.
- Newspaper, catalogs, phonebooks and printer paper.
- Junk mail and greeting cards.
- Flattened pressboard boxes.
- Tin and aluminum cans.
- #1 and #2 plastic containers with a neck smaller than the base.
- Food waste.
- Unsanitary items or dirty containers.
- Batteries.
- Plastic bags.
- Hazardous waste.
- Light bulbs.
- Aerosol cans.
- Glass.
Glass warning: Richland does not accept glass in the curbside recycling program. The City says repeated use of the recycling container for glass or other prohibited items can result in a $10 load contamination fee.
Need recycling service? Recycling is an additional service that can be added upon request. Use the Solid Waste Service Request form or call Solid Waste.
Request ServiceRichland Yard Waste Pickup — Weekly Green Cart, Compostable Bags and Winter Weather Problems
Richland collects yard waste weekly on your normal collection day, weather permitting. During winter months, yard waste may not be collected because frozen debris, container damage and hazardous road conditions can create problems for crews and trucks.
- Loose grass.
- Leaves.
- Plant trimmings.
- Garden debris such as inedible fruits and vegetables.
- Non-treated wood.
- Branches within City yard waste guidance.
- Dirt and rocks.
- Treated or glued wood.
- Animal waste.
- Meat or processed food.
- Regular garbage.
- Construction or demolition debris.
- Tree branches larger than City-allowed size.
Excess Yard Waste in Richland
If yard waste does not fit inside your green container, it is considered excess yard waste. Use BPI-certified compostable bags if bagging yard waste. Excess yard waste placed at the curb can carry an extra charge except during the official Fall Cleanup period.
Free compost bag window: Starting October through the end of December, the City says compost bags are available free to Richland residents at Horn Rapids Landfill or City Hall while supplies last, with a limit of 15 per visit.
Richland Solid Waste Rates — Standard Service, Optional Recycling and Extra Containers
Richland’s standard residential service includes one 96-gallon garbage container and one 96-gallon yard waste container. Optional curbside recycling is available for an additional fee. Rates can change, so verify the official rate page before making billing decisions.
| Service Type | Current Monthly Rate Listed | Resident Note |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Refuse Service | $17.50 | Includes one 96-gallon garbage container and one 96-gallon yard waste container. |
| Residential Call-Back | $12.00 | Can apply when a truck is dispatched back, including timing issues. |
| Refuse – No Yard Waste for Apartments | $16.65 | For qualifying apartment/condo-style cases where yard waste exemption is verified. |
| Additional Refuse Container | $8.15 | Use if your household regularly exceeds one gray cart. |
| Optional Curbside Recycling | $7.70 | Blue co-mingled recycling service, collected every other week. |
| Additional Yard Waste or Recycling Container | $2.00 | Useful for heavy yard waste or recycling households. |
Billing check: If your home has no private landscape space because it is part of a condo or HOA common-area setup, ask about the yard waste exemption instead of assuming the fee automatically changes.
Richland Fall Cleanup 2026 — Free Extra Bags, 40-Pound Limit and Thanksgiving No-Bag Pickup
The 2026 Richland collection calendar marks Fall Cleanup from November 9 through December 18, 2026. During Fall Cleanup, residents can place extra bags along with full refuse containers weekly at the curb by 6:00 AM on the regularly scheduled collection day.
- Bagged and bundled organics.
- Household waste.
- Small items.
- Limbs and branches when bundled.
- Extra bags up to 40 pounds per bag.
- Tumbleweeds.
- Hazardous waste.
- Appliances.
- Tires.
- Unbundled branches.
- No bag pickup on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026.
Fall Cleanup reality: The calendar says everything picked up during Fall Cleanup will be considered garbage. Do not use Fall Cleanup as a recycling or hazardous-waste disposal shortcut.
Richland Holiday Trash Schedule 2026 — Christmas Day Delay and Curbside Tree Pickup
Richland garbage and recycling collection runs Monday through Friday, year-round, except Christmas Day. If your scheduled collection day falls on Christmas, the City says collection moves to the following day and remaining collections that week are one day later than normal.
| Event | 2026 Date / Window | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Friday collection moves to the following day if affected; remaining collections that week run one day later. |
| Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup | First two weeks of January | Undecorated trees are collected curbside. Trees over 6 feet tall must be cut in half. Green yard waste container must be at the curb. |
| Fall Cleanup | November 9 – December 18, 2026 | Extra bags are free during the program, subject to City rules and 40-pound limit. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 2026 calendar notes no bag pickup on Thanksgiving for Fall Cleanup bags. |
| Winter Weather | As needed | Yard waste may be delayed or cancelled when frozen debris or hazardous roads affect collection. |
Christmas tree shortcut: Remove decorations, do not flock the tree, cut trees over 6 feet in half, and make sure the green yard waste container is also at the curb during the first two weeks of January.
Missed Trash Pickup Richland WA — What to Check Before You Call
A missed pickup can be a true service issue, but it can also be caused by late set-out, blocked containers, wrong recycling week, winter weather disruption, overweight yard waste, contamination or a Christmas holiday delay. Diagnose the problem before reporting so you do not waste time or trigger a call-back fee.
Check the right service day
Gray and green carts are weekly. Blue recycling is every other week and may be on a different day. Confirm the A/B week before reporting a missed blue cart.
Check 6 AM set-out and clearance
Carts should be out by 6 AM, 3 feet from obstructions, with 14 feet overhead clearance, wheels close to curb and lids closed.
Check weather and holiday notices
Winter weather can disrupt yard waste and collection operations. Christmas Day shifts affected routes to the next day.
Submit the correct request
For missed pickup, extra pickup or secondary pickup, use the One-Time Pick Up Request or call 509-942-7700. For cart repair, missing cart or additional containers, use the Solid Waste Service Request.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Best Action |
|---|---|---|
| Gray cart not collected | Late set-out, blocked cart, Christmas delay or service miss. | Call 509-942-7700 or submit One-Time Pick Up request. |
| Blue recycling not collected | Wrong A/B week, wrong day, glass/plastic bags contamination or late set-out. | Check A/B calendar and recycling rules first. |
| Green yard waste not collected | Frozen debris, winter delay, overweight cart or contamination. | Remove prohibited material and check weather disruption notices. |
| Extra bags left behind | Not in Fall Cleanup, over 40 pounds, or wrong material. | Use landfill, extra pickup or wait for qualifying cleanup window. |
| Cart broken or missing | Repair or replacement needed. | Submit Solid Waste Service Request; processing may take up to 3 business days. |
Horn Rapids Landfill Richland — Hours, Address, Resident Rates and What to Self-Haul
Horn Rapids Landfill is owned and operated by the City of Richland Public Works Department. It is located at 3102 Twin Bridges Road, Richland, WA 99354. The City lists landfill hours as Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Sundays and City-observed holidays.
- Extra refuse that does not fit regular carts.
- Clean yard waste from Richland residents.
- Construction and demolition waste under facility rules.
- Dirt, rock, concrete or asphalt under listed rate categories.
- Items not accepted curbside or during Fall Cleanup.
- Bring proof of current Richland waste service for resident rates.
- Resident must be present.
- ID name should match the City of Richland utility bill.
- Special waste such as asbestos or petroleum-contaminated soil requires paperwork at least 24 hours before arrival.
- Check fees before loading heavy material.
Resident self-haul rate note: The official rate page lists Richland resident ordinary residential waste up to 1,200 pounds at $10 per load, and clean yard waste for Richland residents at $0. Verify the latest posted rates before visiting.
Horn Rapids Landfill Map
Richland Apartments, Condos and HOA Trash Rules — Yard Waste Exemption and Shared Service Confusion
Richland’s standard residential setup assumes a household has one 96-gallon garbage container and one 96-gallon yard waste container. But apartments, condos and HOA-managed properties can create confusion because landscaping may be handled as common property.
- Do you have individual city carts or shared service?
- Who handles landscaping and yard waste?
- Does the property qualify for “Refuse – No Yard Waste”?
- Can residents add optional recycling?
- Who pays for additional containers or contamination fees?
- Putting personal yard debris in a shared refuse area.
- Assuming blue recycling exists without requesting the service.
- Putting glass in curbside recycling.
- Leaving large move-out waste beside carts instead of using landfill/self-haul options.
- Mixing garbage into green yard waste and triggering contamination fees.
HOA shortcut: If all landscape space is commonly owned, contact Solid Waste before paying for a yard waste container you may not use. The City says exemption must be verified before the “Refuse – No Yard Waste” fee applies.
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Washington, Recycling Weeks, Holiday Delays and Bulk Disposal Help
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Source Verification and Editorial Note
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Pickup frequency, 6 AM set-out timing, cart spacing rules, recycling A/B calendar guidance, yard waste instructions, 2026 Fall Cleanup, Christmas tree pickup, rates, Horn Rapids Landfill details and phone numbers were checked against official City of Richland, Washington sources as of May 2026. Schedules and fees can change because of weather, route updates, City holidays, staffing, landfill rules or official notices. Always verify on official City pages before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Richland — Waste & Recycling
- City of Richland — Residential Waste & Recycling
- City of Richland — 2026 Collection Calendar PDF
- City of Richland — Solid Waste Rates
- City of Richland — Horn Rapids Landfill
- City of Richland — One-Time Pick Up Request
- City of Richland — Solid Waste Service Request
- City of Richland — Collection Day Map
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