Pierce County: Snow forces garbage collection changes

The private companies that collect garbage and recyclables have announced service changes for Monday, Dec. 22 due to the weather and road conditions.

I. UNIVERSITY PLACE AND FIRCREST

University Place Refuse reports there will be no trash or recycling collection in Fircrest and University Place on Monday. Customers should put out double on the next regular pick up day. The University Place Refuse office will be open for any questions at (253) 564-3212

II. KEY PENINSULA AND GIG HARBOR PENINSULA, INCLUDING CITY OF GIG HARBOR

American Disposal and Murrey’s Disposal suspended all residential garbage and recyclables collection for Mon., Dec. 22. Customers may set out double the normal amount of material on the next regularly scheduled pickup day. For more information, contact the company at (253) 414-0345 or (888) 806-7048.

III. KEY CENTER SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION REMAINS CLOSED

The Key Center Solid Waste Transfer Station located at the 5900 Block of the Key Peninsula Highway will reopen on Weds., Dec. 24, conditions permitting.

For updated information, contact the Pierce County Solid Waste Division at (253) 798-2179.