Sanitary Service Company, Inc. (SSC)

08/31/2026

Holiday Service Announcement: Labor Day-Monday, September 7, 2026

Collection Service: All collection routes will run on schedule. Customers with Monday collection should set out materials the night before to ensure pick-up. Collection times on holidays may be earlier than usual.

Bellwether Way Office: Closed Friday, September 4 at 3PM through Monday, September 7.

Transfer Stations:

Cedarville: Open Saturday, September 5

Birch Bay: Open Sunday, September 6

Bellingham: Closed Friday, September 4 at 3PM through Monday, September 7.

Sanitary Service Company offers reliable residential and commercial garbage pickup, recycling and dumpster rental services around Bellingham, Ferndale, Birch Bay, Blaine.

08/12/2026

Never miss a pick-up again with our mobile app or find your collection schedule online.

Find your waste pickup schedule easily. Enter your service address to view your sanitary service and waste collection dates. Call (360) 734-3490 to contact us today.

08/04/2026

Learn a bit about us while staying cool this summer.

SSC, Whatcom County's largest garbage and recycling collection company, is dedicated to supporting the community, promoting sustainability, and preserving natural beauty.

07/21/2026

Check out our new FoodPlus! collection truck. https://ssc-inc.com/residential-foodplus-yardwaste/

Have you seen 👀 Sanitary Service Company, Inc. (SSC) NEW FoodPlus truck?! Expanding curbside compost service in Bellingham means more compost, and the need for new trucks. Our Toward Zero Waste team had the honor of designing a new look that is both educational and fun.

When managing your household waste, please remember to include your food scraps in your FoodPlus curbside bin. 🍎

Thank you, SSC, for your dedication to waste diversion and commitment to top-notch service in Whatcom County. We are so proud to have you as a TZW sponsor!

07/08/2026

Simplify your summer. We offer many ways to pay your bill.

Choose from multiple payment methods including cash, check, debit, or credit cards. Conveniently pay your bill online for garbage pickup and disposal services.

06/26/2026

Holiday Service Announcement: Independence Day – Friday, July 3, 2026 (observed)

Collection Service: All collection routes will run on schedule. Customers with Friday collection should set out materials the night before to ensure pick-up. Collection times on holidays may be earlier than usual.

Bellwether Way Office: Closed Thursday, July 2 at 3PM through Friday, July 3.

Transfer Stations:

Cedarville: Closed Saturday, July 4

Birch Bay: Open Sunday, July 5

Bellingham: Closed Thursday, July 2 at 3PM through Friday, July 3.

Sanitary Service Company offers reliable residential and commercial garbage pickup, recycling and dumpster rental services around Bellingham, Ferndale, Birch Bay, Blaine.

06/22/2026

Happy summer season! Make it easy and use our Waste Wise Guide to know what goes where.

Browse our waste wise guide for a waste item including mattress, plastic plate, propane tank, alkaline battery and much more. Learn more here.

06/15/2026

Holiday Service Announcement: Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026

Collection Service: All collection routes will run on schedule. Customers with Friday collection should set out materials the night before to ensure pick-up. Collection times on holidays may be earlier than usual.

Bellwether Way Office: Open

Bellingham Drop Box Facility & Recycling Center: Open.

Sanitary Service Company offers reliable residential and commercial garbage pickup, recycling and dumpster rental services around Bellingham, Ferndale, Birch Bay, Blaine.

06/08/2026

Did you know you can dispose of hazardous waste for free at the Disposal of Toxics facility? From used oil to cleaners to paint and garden products, find the accepted substances list at whatcomcounty.us/HHW! If you don't see your item on the list, use the Waste Wise tool below the list to explore disposal options!

06/02/2026

Find out what goes where with our Waste Wise Guide.

Browse our waste wise guide for a waste item including mattress, plastic plate, propane tank, alkaline battery and much more. Learn more here.