Service Area
SSC is proud to serve our residential neighbors in Bellingham, Ferndale, and the majority of unincorporated Whatcom County. Residential garbage service is available to all single-family residences and multi-family units (1-4 units).
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Service by Location
Residential garbage service is available to all single-family residences and multi-family units (up to four units).
City of Bellingham Garbage Collection
Choose from weekly, every other week, or monthly pick-ups of SSC Toters. Weekly recycling is included with your service.
Size options:
- 90-gallon SSC Toter
- 60-gallon SSC Toter
- 32-gallon customer-supplied two-handled can (customer responsible for damages), monthly service only
City of Ferndale Garbage Collection
Choose from weekly, every other week, or monthly pick-ups of SSC Toters. Every-other-week recycling is included with your service.
Size options:
- 90-gallon SSC Toter
- 60-gallon SSC Toter
- 32-gallon customer-supplied two-handled can (customer responsible for damages)
Whatcom County Garbage Collection
Choose from weekly, every-other-week, or monthly pick-ups of SSC Toters. Every-other-week recycling is included with your service.
Size options:
- 90-gallon SSC Toter
- 60-gallon SSC Toter
- 32-gallon customer-supplied two-handled can (customer responsible for damages)
- 20-gallon customer-supplied two-handled can (customer responsible for damages)
Additional Services
Pack-Out Service
Toter Cleaning
Collection Day Guide
Follow these guidelines to ensure the SSC truck can effectively reach your containers.
Curb Placement
Place your container at the curb with the handle facing toward the house.
Container Distance
Keep at least three feet of clear space on all sides. Do not place Toters near other garbage/recycling containers, trees, shrubs, utility poles, mailboxes, or vehicles.
Please bag and seal all garbage before placing it in your container. Make sure it all fits with the lid closed to avoid extra charges. Additional collection fees apply for overweight or overfull containers, as well as for garbage piled on top of or beside containers. Be sure to have your container in place the evening before your collection day to ensure you don’t miss the truck in the morning.
Extra Garbage Collection and Drop-off
Request an extra pickup or bring additional garbage to one of our transfer stations.
Bellingham Drop Box Facility & Recycling Center
Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Closed 12PM – 1PM and major holidays.
Birch Bay Drop Box Facility & Recycling Center
Sundays, 9AM – 5PM
Closed major holidays.
Cedarville Drop Box Facility & Recycling Center
Saturdays, 9AM – 5PM
Closed major holidays.
Waste Wise Guide
Use the disposal guide to find out what you can and can’t put in your containers. Here are four common items people are often unsure about.
Waste Wise PortalPet waste
OK to put in garbage. Place in a sealed bag first. Do not place in FoodPlus! Yardwaste Toter.
Styrofoam™
OK to put in garbage. Place packing peanuts in a sealed bag first. Do not place in recycling.
Paint, oil, and toxic materials
Do not put in garbage. Call Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics at 360-380-4840.
Hot ashes
Do not put in garbage. Cool completely and place in a sealed bag first.
Residential Garbage Collection FAQs
Quickly find answers to commonly-asked garbage collection questions.
How do I properly dispose of medicines?
Do NOT flush, trash, or store unwanted, unused, or expired medications. If medicine(s) cannot be disposed of through a participating pharmacy, mix the medicine(s) with wet coffee grounds or wetted cat litter in a plastic bag. Tie the bag shut and discard in the garbage. For more information, visit City of Bellingham Household Medicine Return Program or Washington State Medicine Disposal Program.
Narcotic pain relievers and prescribed controlled substances, not including illegal narcotics, are accepted at the Bellingham Police Department.
Do you offer replacement containers (garbage, recycling and/or FoodPlus! Yardwaste)?
If your SSC containers were lost or stolen or you need additional containers, you may order more. Fees may apply. Please contact us to place an order or order more online.
Note: SSC supplied containers are the property of SSC. Please label them with your address. DO NOT take them with you if you move. Customers are responsible for any theft, loss, or damage in excess of normal use of SSC containers. SSC is not responsible for items left in, on, or near garbage Toters® or garbage cans. SSC is not responsible for damage to customer-supplied 32-gallon two-handled cans.
My SSC container is damaged. Can it be repaired?
Please contact us or schedule a repair online.
SSC is not responsible for damage to customer-supplied 32-gallon two-handled cans.
Waste Wise Guide
Learn what goes in the garbage, recycling, and FoodPlus! Yardwaste.
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Get Started
Sign up online, email us at info@ssc-inc.com, or call us at (360) 734-3490 to start your garbage collection service. We look forward to serving you.