Collection & Disposal Rates
Seattle Public Utilities' solid waste services collect and dispose of recycling, food & yard waste, and garbage, both residential and commercial. Recycling service is included free in the garbage rate to Seattle residents.
- Single Family Garbage Rates
- Single Family Food and Yard Rates
- Multi Family Garbage Rates
- Multi Family Food and Yard Rates
- Commercial Garbage Rates
- Commercial Food and Yard Rates
- Recycling Rates
- Transfer Station (Landfill/Dump) Rates
SPU is committed to the following goals in its garbage, recycling, and food & yard services:
- To increase waste reduction and resource conservation.
- To recycle or divert from disposal 60% of all municipal solid waste generated in Seattle.
- To increase the efficiency, fairness, convenience, and accessibility of services.
- To expand local recycling markets and increase purchases of recycled-content products.
- To increase producer and consumer responsibility for sustainable waste management practices.
- To implement the Seattle Sustainable Building Action Plan.
- To improve sustainable waste management and resource conservation practices in all City operations.
- To keep Seattle's neighborhoods clean and safe by partnering with communities.