Garbage and Recycling

REDUCE YOUR 'WASTE' LINE
Your solid waste rates are based on the size of your garbage can. The smaller the can, the less you pay. Increase your recycling – there is no additional charge for unlimited recycling!

And remember, rates will be reduced 25% when the principal resident meets the low income, senior citizen (62 years of age or older), or physically challenged (permanent disability benefits from Social Security or the Military) requirements. Customers must register with the City and Allied Waste to qualify for this 25% discount. The resident has to occupy the residence and pay the bills. Mini-can garbage service does not qualify for this discount.

If you need any help with your garbage/recycling service, please call Allied Waste Services at 206.682.9735 or call Trudy Olson with the City of SeaTac at 206.973.4763 with any questions/ complaints or to qualify for a low income, senior citizen (62 years of age or older), or physically challenged / permanent disability discount.

Single Stream - All in One Recycling

Commingled is a recycling program that does not require sorting by the consumer. When sorting is not required, recycling levels increase. Recyclers want a simple recycling program, and a simpler system equals higher participation levels and less contamination - which results in more of the right type of material being recycled.

All residents who subscribe to garbage collection service will also receive recycling collection service for no additional cost.

As you eliminate more recyclables from your garbage container, you may be able to downsize to a smaller garbage container and a lower rate. Ask Allied Waste Services for more information.

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED?  REFER TO THIS FLYER.

NEW!  SeaTac residents who subscribe to Yard Waste pickup can recycle food scraps and food-soiled paper in their yard waste cart at no additional charge as long as they rent the 96-gallon Yard Waste container.  Yard Waste carts will be collected every other week all year round!  See brochure for futher information.

2010 Garbage Pickup Schedule

KING COUNTY TRANSFER STATIONS

Free Recycling Drop Sites

Tyee Educational Complex
4424 South 188th Street

Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Office
19639 28th Avenue South

Bow Lake Transfer Station 
18800 Orillia Road South
Tukwila, WA
Closed while under construction.
Until late 2011 or early 2012, all recycling services are closed for the duration of this multi-year renovation project while space is needed for construction activities. The Bow Lake station must be rebuilt to meet current building and environmental standards, improve safety and operational efficiencies, accommodate projected future growth in the region, and increase recycling opportunities. For recycling options, view the project flier [PDF], visit the What Do I Do With…? Web site, or call Trudy Olson at 206.973.4763.

Buy- Back Aluminum Can Centers

Seattle Iron & Metals Corp.
601 South Myrtle Street
Seattle, WA 98108
206.682.0040

Independent Metals
747 S. Monroe Street
Seattle, WA 98108
206.763.9033

West Seattle Recycling Center 
3881 16th Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98116
206.935.4255 

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Wastemobile
The Wastemobile travels to many communities in King County to provide residents with a place to take their household hazardous waste on a periodic basis. Their website lists the dates and locations of the Wastemobile.

Household Hazards Line
206.296.4692

South Transfer Station 
8105 5th Avenue South (South of the First Avenue South Bridge)
Seattle, WA
206.296.4692
Open Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 10 am - 4 pm

This is a free service to King County residents.

Residential Recycling Hotlines

City of SeaTac
206.973.4763

King County Recycling Hotline
206.296.4466

Department of Ecology Recycling Hotline
1.800.RECYCLE