Residential Garbage Dumpster Rates
Multifamily building rates depend on the size and number of containers and frequency of pickup. Last year nearly 400,000 tons of recyclable and compostable material from Seattle went into the landfill. Buildings can reduce their need for garbage collection and save money by recycling and composting food scraps and yard waste.
You can request special collections for existing dumpsters to remove extra garbage. Call Customer Service at (206) 684-7665 to schedule a special collection.
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Regular dumpster collections rates
Effective April 1, 2024, the monthly account fee is $48.25 per account. Effective April 1, 2023, the monthly account fee was $47.05 per account.
Non-compacted material
| Each container per month, weekly pickup | Special pickups, per container | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Effective April 1, 2023 |
Effective April 1, 2024 |
Effective April 1, 2023 |
Effective April 1, 2024 |
| 3/4 Yd | $240.59 | $246.76 | $72.23 | $74.08 |
| 1 Yd | $269.98 | $276.90 | $81.06 | $83.14 |
| 1.5 Yd | $328.76 | $337.20 | $98.70 | $101.24 |
| 2 Yd | $387.54 | $397.49 | $116.35 | $119.34 |
| 3 Yd | $505.09 | $518.08 | $151.65 | $155.55 |
| 4 Yd | $622.65 | $638.68 | $186.94 | $191.75 |
| 6 Yd | $857.77 | $879.86 | $257.53 | $264.16 |
| 8 Yd | $1,092.89 | $1,121.04 | $328.12 | $336.57 |
| 20 Yd | $2,503.61 | $2,568.12 | $751.66 | $771.03 |
| 30 Yd | $3,679.20 | $3,774.03 | $1,104.61 | $1,133.08 |
Compacted material
| Each container per month, weekly pickup | Special pickups, per container | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Effective April 1, 2023 |
Effective April 1, 2024 |
Effective April 1, 2023 |
Effective April 1, 2024 |
| 1 Yd | $391.00 | $401.17 | $117.39 | $120.45 |
| 1.5 Yd | $510.29 | $523.61 | $153.21 | $157.20 |
| 2 Yd | $629.58 | $646.04 | $189.02 | $193.96 |
| 2.5 Yd | $748.87 | $768.47 | $224.84 | $230.69 |
| 3 Yd | $868.17 | $890.90 | $260.65 | $267.43 |
| 4 Yd | $1,106.75 | $1,135.76 | $332.28 | $340.99 |
| 5 Yd | $1,345.33 | $1,380.62 | $403.91 | $414.41 |
| 6 Yd | $1,583.91 | $1,625.48 | $475.54 | $488.02 |
| 8 Yd | $2,061.08 | $2,115.21 | $618.80 | $635.05 |
| 10 Yd | $2,538.25 | $2,604.93 | $762.06 | $782.08 |
| 12 Yd | $3,015.41 | $3,094.65 | $905.32 | $929.11 |
| 15 Yd | $3,731.16 | $3,829.24 | $1,120.21 | $1,149.66 |
| 20 Yd | $4,924.08 | $5,053.54 | $1,478.36 | $1,517.23 |
| 25 Yd | $6,116.99 | $6,277.85 | $1,836.51 | $1,884.81 |
| 30 Yd | $7,309.91 | $7,502.16 | $2,194.66 | $2,252.38 |
Other charges
Effective April 1, 2024, extra garbage collection and overload containers are $13.60 per bundle (0.25 yard equivalent). Effective April 1, 2023, extra garbage collection and overload containers were $13.25 per bundle.
Additional dumpster rates information
| Rate per pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Service | Effective April 1, 2023 |
Effective April 1, 2024 |
| Roll Out (Container < 3 CY, more than 25 ft) | $9.70 | $9.95 |
| Reposition Container ( 3 CY and larger) | $9.70 | $9.95 |
| Entering Secured Buildings | $6.60 | $6.75 |
| Compactor Disconnect/Reconnect Cycle | $55.75 | $57.20 |
| Dumpster Lock Installation | $36.00 | $36.95 |
| Dumpster Lock Replacement | $18.25 | $18.45 |
- Disconnect/Reconnect Compactor Dumpsters - A disconnect/reconnect fee will be charged for each compactor dumpster collection where a driver has to perform the disconnection and reconnection.
- Secured Access - A secured access fee will be charged for each collection where the driver has to use a key, FOB, or keypad to open a door or gate to access the garbage or recycle dumpster.
- Rollout - A rollout fee is charged when a garbage or recycle dumpster (sizes 3/4 yd to 2 yd) has to be rolled >25 feet and up to 50 feet to the collection point at the curb or alley edge. Measurement is from the middle of the dumpster at the starting point, to the middle of the dumpster at the collection location. This fee is charged for each container, at each location, for each collection.
- Repositioning - A repositioning fee will be charged for garbage and recycle dumpsters that are 3 yd or larger in size that the driver has to reposition in order to empty it.
- Ancillary charges are for services performed above and beyond basic garbage or recycle dumpster collection. These direct and/or associated services include:
- Disconnect/Reconnect Compactor Dumpsters
- Secured Access
- Rollout of dumpsters more than 25 feet and up to 50 feet to the collection point
- Reposition dumpsters (3 yd or larger) for collection
- Rates are based on direct and associated costs per collection occurrence. Customers may perform these actions themselves to reduce or eliminate the fees.
- A Container Location Agreement (CLA) must be established with your solid waste contractor if dumpsters are collected on the property
- Questions? Call (206) 684-7665 or email SPUSolidWaste340@seattle.gov.
Related links
Food & Yard Waste for Apartment or Condo Owners
Recycling for Apartment or Condo Owners