News from Solid Waste
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
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…
Feb 17, 2026
City of Tacoma Expands Garbage Can Program in Response to Community Feedback
The City of Tacoma’s Tidy-Up Tacoma program is increasing the number of public garbage cans across the city to improve cleanliness, reduce litter and illegal dumping, and support…
Aug 01, 2025
City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management Launches Smart Camera Pilot to Reduce Contamination in Recycling
The City of Tacoma Environmental Services Department’s Solid Waste Management Division, in partnership with Prairie Robotics, is launching a two-year pilot project to help reduce contamination in the…