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Adopt-a-Spot & Neighborhood Litter Patrol
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Help reduce litter and keep our public spaces clean by volunteering with the Adopt-a-Spot or Neighborhood Litter Patrol program. Volunteers will receive free safety and litter pick-up supplies. Call (253) 591-5000 or click here for more information.
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| Adopt-a-Storm Drain |
Volunteer 15 minutes, twice a month, for cleaner waterways and healthier communities. Storm drains flow directly to rivers, lakes, creeks, and the Puget Sound, acting as a conduit for trash and organic pollutants. Adopt-a- Storm Drain asks residents to adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, trash, and other debris to reduce water pollution and help prevent localized flooding. |
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Call-2-Haul
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Schedule a pickup of large, bulky items. Clean out unwanted or unusable items that may be difficult to dispose of or are not accepted for regular curbside collection. Up to 3 large items and 15 boxes or bags of small items can be collected. Residential customers can use this service up to twice per year at no additional cost. Commercial customers living in a multifamily home or operating a business may use this service for a pick-up fee of $75, which will be billed to your utility account. Call (253) 502-2100, option 3 to schedule an appointment, or click here for more information.
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Encampment Debris Removal
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The City contracts with several companies to remove debris from active and abandoned encampments public rights-of-way. Most cleanup locations are identified by the Homeless Outreach Team and many locations are cleaned on a regular basis. To report an encampment location that many benefit from these services, please call 311 or report online using TacomaFirst311.
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Green Events Program
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Make your next event a green event! The Green Events Program recognizes events that have a sustainable impact, like encouraging sustainable transportation, donating food, and using recycled materials. Not-for-profit events may be eligible for Environmental Services Event Support, which may include free or discounted in-kind services such as garbage or recycling services, food waste bins, and/or portable toilets. Click here to learn more.
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HIRE (Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness)
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HIRE is a low-barrier work program that offers no-cost beautification and litter abatement services to businesses. Tacoma businesses interested in using this service and those seeking employment through the program can contact Valeo Vocation at (253) 301-2134.
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| Neighborhood Dog Waste Station |
Help prevent stormwater pollution by sponsoring a dog waste station with bags and signage that reminds dog walkers in your neighborhood to scoop it, bag it, and throw it in the trash. Click here to learn more and to download an application. |
| Purple Bag Program |
This program provides regular waste pick-ups at select homeless encampments throughout the city and is intended to limit the harmful impacts of improperly disposed waste on human health and our environment. Purple bags are a temporary solution aimed at helping individuals experiencing homelessness maintain safe and clean living areas until they are able to connect with shelters or other housing opportunities that meet their needs. If a purple bag is found outside of a designated drop-off location, contact TacomaFirst311 online or by phone at 311 and a pickup will be scheduled. |
| Report Water Pollution |
Report a spill on or near the water, dirty construction site runoff, suds in the street, leaking dumpsters, or anything besides rainwater going down the storm drain or catch basin. A City Environmental Compliance Inspector will respond to investigate and help stop the pollution. Call 311 or click here to report online. |
| Residential Drop-Off Containers |
Tacoma residents can recycle glass bottles, jars, and household batteries by dropping them off at any of the City's five drop-off locations. Some locations accept other items, like cardboard and scrap metal. For a full list of locations, hours, and what is accepted, call (253) 502-2100 or click here. |
| Solid Waste Management |
Solid Waste offers curbside garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste services, as well as self-haul options for garbage, recycling, yard waste, and household hazardous waste disposal at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center. Call (253) 502-2100 or click here for more information. |
| Storm Drain (Catch Basin) Marking |
Keep our waterways clean by marking your local storm
drain or catch basin. Storm drain markers remind residents
that "if it hits the ground, it hits the Sound." In Tacoma, all
stormwater flows untreated into the nearest creek,
stream, or Commencement Bay. Click here to learn more or contact our partners a Citizens for a Healthy Bay at (253) 383-2429 to checkout a storm drain marking kit. |
| Street Sweeping |
City street sweeping crews make their way through Tacoma on a regular basis, keeping streets clean as well as preventing debris and contamination from entering catch basins and polluting our waterways. To locate your neighborhood's street sweeping schedule, click here. Postcards are also mailed out to residents in advance. |
| TacomaFirst 311 |
City of Tacoma staff are available 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday-Friday to answer your general questions and address issues related to the City of Tacoma government and services. To call this service within city limits, dial 311. To call outside of city limits, dial (253) 591-5000. TacomaFirst311 is also available online 24-hours a day at cityoftacoma.org/tacomafirst311. A mobile app is available for download on Apple devices here. To download the 311 app on an Android device, click here.
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| Tacoma Recycle & Household Hazardous Waste Facility |
Pierce County residents can bring unusable items to the Recycle Center or Household Hazardous Waste Facility for free disposal. The Recycle Center accepts many items that may not be accepted for curbside recycling. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts hazardous materials for safe and responsible disposal. To view the customer guide, click here. Visit the Solid Waste page for hours of operation and driving directions or call (253) 502-2100 with questions. |