Waste Management is the largest waste services company in the country and the contracted hauler for many Pierce County jurisdictions. They also rent residential dumpsters. Here’s the lowdown if you’re considering them vs a local alternative.
What WM Offers
- Roll-off dumpster rentals in various sizes
- The Bagster bag (a smaller, foldable disposal bag)
- Commercial dumpster service (front-load weekly)
- Curbside trash and recycling
What WM Pricing Looks Like
WM doesn’t publish a fixed Pierce County rate — every quote is by ZIP. Expect to be charged a delivery fee, a daily rental rate, a per-load haul fee with an included weight allowance, and a per-ton overage above that allowance. Rental windows in the Tacoma market tend to run about a week to ten days.
Get a Pierce-specific quote from WM directly before comparing.
WM vs Hoss
| WM | Hoss | |
|---|---|---|
| 14-yard | Not always stocked | Posted flat rate, 5-day rental |
| 20-yard | Available | Posted flat rate, 5-day rental |
| Rental window | Often shorter | 5 days standard, extend daily |
| Pickup scheduling | Standard | Same-day often available |
| Fuel surcharges | Yes | No |
| Customer service | National call center | Local Tacoma owner-led |
See the pricing section for current Hoss numbers.
When WM Makes Sense
- You’re already a WM curbside customer and have a relationship
- Your business needs ongoing front-load commercial service
- The Bagster is genuinely the right fit (small-volume DIY projects with no haul capability)
When Hoss Makes Sense
- You want flat-rate posted pricing
- You want a local, owner-operated company
- You need same-day or flexible scheduling
- Most residential and small commercial projects
Call (253) 553-2978.