University Place Refuse and Recycling

Category: Recycling center

Address: 2815 Rochester Rd W, University Place, WA 98466, USA

Phone: +12535643212

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–4PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–4PM

Friday: 8:30AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Owen McGrane

Jul 27, 2022

Poorly marked, and a nice gentleman told me to park and go inside to tell them what I had. As soon as I parked a rude African American woman came out and was more concerned about parking spot I was in than helping me. Don’t waste your time go to Tacoma dump.

Zach K

Jul 2, 2022

Horrible service! Horrible business model! Takes your money despite not providing the service. It’s 2022 and we are still stuck with 1950’s business models and no choice of providers… miss a pickup day you pay for? Tough! I absolutely hate this business and wish there was an alternative.

Michael Hill

Jun 2, 2022

Hours of operation are not very customer friendly. Closing at 4pm during the week makes it harder to drop off items after work and only a 4 hour window on Saturday morning means any waste from home projects or clean up efforts has to be held until the next Saturday. I also question a 5.5% Cost of Living increase. I know we are experiencing inflation but a 5.5% increase is more than the 2.6% economists believe is necessary to offset market costs.

Stephanie Freeman

Jul 7, 2021

I recently called to request 2 additional recycling bins. I've never added extra bins before so I don't know how it works. It was very busy obviously in the office so I had no problem waiting my turn but when I was talking to the service representative she was rushing the conversation along like she was too busy to answer simple questions from a paying customer that is learning. She said she had 5 customers in front of her and kept apologizing to them. I got no apology however for the time I waited. It made it seem like customers on the phone arent as equally important. But a customer is a customer regardless if their in person or on the phone. I also don't appreciate being treated like I'm stupid for asking how things work or being pressured to hurry and hang up. That is just poor customer service.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have to be a UP resident?

Tara Allen | Aug 12, 2022
Rick Burdick | Aug 13, 2022

Do you have to be Tacoma tesident

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Do you guys take bulk glass? I don't want to put glass in mixed recycling.

Jacob Giem | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Yes! We have three locations around town for glass dropoff: 1. Our recycling center at 2815 Rochester St W 2. Cirque Park 3. Curtis High School south parking lot.

Do you accept vhs tapes, CDs, DVDs?

Sam Arkanit | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Hi Sam- We can accept those in your garbage cart, but we do not recycle them.

Is it free to drop recycled cardboard here?

Joan Celis | Aug 12, 2022
D M | Aug 13, 2022

Yes, free to drop off recycling

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What can I put in garbage can?

Susan Peterson | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

This page answers your question: http://www.uprefuse.com/residential/garbage/ Thanks for asking first! We appreciate it!

What's the price?

Koroseta Maiava | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Hi there! Please give us a call at 253-564-3212 and we can help you with what you're needing and figure out your pricing.

New to the area. Is it free to drop yard waste and recycling cardboard at this facility?

Matt Ducatt | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Welcome, Matt! Bring in all the cardboard you want for free. Yard waste is $15/yd. I also invite you to check out our Facebook page and follow there for updates and notices.

Where can we drop off used clothing and fabrics that are not re-usable for recycle so it does not go into landfills?

CA | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Try H & M at the Tacoma Mall. I know they had a program for that prior to COVID. Not sure about now though?

When will my garbage be picked up this week if my assigned day is Tuesday, Dec. 28th?

Janice Vandervort | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Hi Janice- please put your carts out on your regular pickup day. We are attempting to service everyone we safely can on their pickup day. Of your carts aren't emptied tomorrow, please leave them at the curb until they are. Thank you for your patience!

WhT is the cost for yard waste drop off at UP Refuse?

Julie Kristufek | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

The cost is currently $25/cubic yard. It is subject to change however.

Can I do anything if I didnt get my garbage to the curb in time for pick up?

Lindsey Terracciano | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Yes there are options! Call our office at 253-564-3212 and ask.

We need to dispose of a double bed box springs and mattress, also a wooden kitchen table. How much would this cost to dump?

Laura Rak | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Hi Laura- we will give you a quote upon inspection of your load. Thanks for the question!

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What is recyclable there?

Pat Dunham | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Hi Pat- Here is a link to our recycling center web page: https://uprefuse.com/other/recycling-center/

When will garbage be picked up South of 40th St. during weeks of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30?

JoAnn fritsche | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday pickups will be one day late for both weeks.

Hi,do you guys accept plastic bottles and empty cans?

Johnlord Ypon | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Yes we do!

Do you take yard waste free.

Davage Haynes | Aug 12, 2022
Michael Gruener | Aug 13, 2022

The current price to drop yard waste at our facility is $15/yard

hi, i have two car windows(windshield) and i need to dispose of them, can i bring them to you and how much will it cost? Thanks.

Valentin Patrashin | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Yes you can bring them in. We can give you a price when you're here.

We have 1 ton of sound gro. and are looking for someone who has equipment for spreading it on a 2 acre manicured field. We have a Kubota.if that would help. Thanks Can you help??

Patty Mitchell | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Unfortunately we don't have any equipment that would help. Sorry!

Do I have to pay to drop off glass bottles?

Leanna Thompson | Aug 12, 2022
Dr. Eric D. Jackson, Sr. | Aug 13, 2022

No. There's a bin for glass bottles.

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Is pick up happening today?

Chip Redmon | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

No. But please leave your cart(s) at the curb until we get them emptied. Check out our Facebook page (Facebook.com/uprefuse) for updates. Thank you!

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Are the men that pick up the trash coming today? We live on 21st St. W??

Erica Stewart | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Unfortunately we weren't able service 21st Street today due to safety concerns. Please leave your cart(s) at the curb and we will empty them tomorrow or as soon as the weather allows. You can always contact us through our Facebook page www.facebook.com/uprefuse with any other questions you may have.

Is trash pick-up delayed one day by New Years Day?

JoAnn fritsche | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Yes it is.

what do you charge to take a refrigerator

nick lay | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Please call our office at 253-564-3212 for up to date pricing. Thanks!

What are you rates for home pick up?

Joy Parsons | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Please call us between 8:30-4:30 M-F for rate information. Thanks!

Do you purchase scrap copper?

Scott Cairns | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

No we don’t, Scott. Sorry!

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do you have shredding services

Ruth Taylor | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

We don’t offer shredding services, however we will be holding a shredding event at our facility on June 2nd.

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How do you properly dispose of flammable paints and adheasives

Elizabeth Walter | Aug 12, 2022
University Place Refuse and Recycling (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

The city of Tacoma accepts hazardous materials at their recycling facility on Mullen St, just south of Center St.

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