News from Environmental Services
Sep 08, 2026
Tidy-Up Tacoma Teams Up with Community Partners for Citywide Cleanup Event September 19
The City of Tacoma is partnering with two community-led litter cleanup groups, Litter Free 253 and Oscar’s Enemies, for a Citywide Cleanup Event on Saturday, September 19, from…
Sep 03, 2026
South Tacoma Glass Recycling Drop-Off Location Closing Â
The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department is removing the South Tacoma glass recycling drop-off container at 56th Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard, effective immediately. After nearly three years of…
Jun 30, 2026
System Development Charges for Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities to Take Effect on July 1
The City of Tacoma will implement System Development Charges (SDCs) for its wastewater and stormwater utilities starting July 1, 2026, following the City Council’s adoption of the SDC…
Jun 23, 2026
City Council Authorizes $1.75 Million South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Partnership with Washington Department of Ecology
Today, the Tacoma City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a $1.75 million Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the Washington Department of Ecology to launch the South Tacoma Tree Canopy…
Jun 09, 2026
City Council Adopts Updated Stormwater Management Manual to Enhance Environmental Health and Regulatory Compliance Â
The Tacoma City Council has adopted Ordinance 29107, approving an updated Stormwater Management Manual and amending the Tacoma Municipal Code regarding allowable discharges. Taking effect on July 1, 2026, this…
Jun 03, 2026
City of Tacoma Launches ‘Tidy-Up Tacoma: Summer 2026’ With Major Gateway Cleanup Effort
Today, Mayor Anders Ibsen — alongside District 1 Council Member John Hines, District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge, Andrea Haug with Litter Free 253, members of the Tacoma…
May 04, 2026
Styrofoam Recycling Returns to Tacoma Recycle Center Â
Styrofoam recycling is once again available to residents at the Tacoma Recycle Center (3510 S. Mullen St.). The City’s Solid Waste utility recently installed a new Styrofoam densifier, which means residents can drop off accepted Styrofoam packaging materials for free recycling at the Tacoma Recycle Center. “We…
Mar 24, 2026
City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Utility Expands ’Beyond the Bin‘ Community Reuse Events
The City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste utility is expanding the Beyond the Bin community reuse program in 2026, providing Tacoma residents with more ways to donate reusable household…