FAQ - (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Do you take paint cans?
Yes we do. However they must be empty, completely dried out with the lids off.

How do I start or stop my service?
Please call our office during our normal working hours at (360) 332-5443 to make arrangements.

What items do you not take?
Antifreeze, Batteries, Aerosol Spray Products, Fluorescent light Fixtures, Household Cleaning Products, Pesticides or herbicides, paints, thinners, or solvents, fertilizers or poisons. To discard of these items, please contact Hazardous Waste Disposal at (360) 380-4640.

Do you have appliance or large item pickups?
Yes. Additional charges vary. These special collections must be scheduled in advance with Blaine Bay Refuse by the occupant or resident before moving any bulky household goods to your curbside.

How much is an extra 30 gallon bag?
Each extra bag is $3.40.

Do you pick up car batteries?
Yes, as long as they are not leaking. We DO NOT take cell phone batteries. You can also take your car batteries, cell phone batteries to our transfer station at RDS Recycling & Disposal Services, Inc.
4916 La Bounty Road, Ferndale, WA 98248. PH: (360) 384-8011

Where can I dispose my old propane tanks?
We do not dispose of propane tanks. These can be taken to Hazardous Waste Disposal in Bellingham. They can be reached at (360) 380-4640.

Need your red, white and blue recycling bins?
Your recycling bins belongs to your current home. If your are moving, please leave your bins behind for the new owners or tenants of the residence! If your new home is bin-less when you arrive, please call Blaine Bay Refuse office at (360) 332-5443, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What does it cost to have my trash collected and how is it billed?
Blaine Bay Refuse bills for the residential trash disposal and recycling on a quarterly basis. The costs vary for the size container you will be using. For our "Residential Rates and Charges", please click here.