Commercial Compost Rates

Rates depend on the type and size of container, pick-up frequency, and whether the material is compacted. Please contact the organics service providers to learn more about the service sizes and frequencies that are offered.

Cedar Grove website or call (877) 994-4466
Recology website or call (206) 250-7500
Waste Management website or call (855) 894-9447

A special food waste rate is available for small business customers:

Small Commercial Compost Container Monthly Rates

Two Containers, weekly pickup

Service type Effective April 1, 2023 Effective April 1, 2024
96 Gal. $90.54 $92.90

Commercial Compost Container Monthly Rates

Non-Compacted Material: Each Container, weekly pickup

Service type Effective April 1, 2023 Effective April 1, 2024
32 Gal. $39.31 $40.34
60 Gal. $77.14 &79.20
90 Gal. $90.54 $92.90
1 Yd $163.27 $167.54
1.5 Yd $214.57 $220.17
2 Yd $265.88 $272.80
3 Yd $368.49 $378.06
4 Yd $471.10 $483.32
6 Yd $676.33 $693.85
8 Yd $881.55 $904.37

Compacted Material: Each Container, weekly pickup

Service type Effective April 1, 2023 Effective April 1, 2024
1 Yd $269.12 $276.18
2 Yd $477.58 $490.10
3 Yd $686.05 $704.01
4 Yd $894.51 $917.92
6 Yd $1,311.44 $1,345.74

Additional Rates

Container Deliveries / Pick-Ups / Swap Outs

Service type Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Can/Toter $32.85 $33.70
Dumpster $39.45 $40.50
Drop Box 2-8 CY $52.40 $53.75
Drop Box 10-40 CY $82.15 $84.30

Pickup Ancillary Services

Service type Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Can/Cart Roll Out or Reposition (>100ft or up/down stairs) (Per container, per pick up) $3.35 $3.45
Detach Roll Out or Reposition (Per container, per pick up) $9.70 $9.95
Entering Secured Buildings $6.60 $6.75

Container, Drop Box, Compactor, and Other Special Services

Service type Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Detachable Container Washing and Steam Cleaning, per container $49.30 $50.60
Drop Box Washing and Steam Cleaning, per Drop Box $65.60 $67.30
Can/Cart Pressure Washing $13.10 $13.45
Compactor Disconnect/Reconnect Cycle $55.75 $57.20
Dry Run $114.90 $117.90
Hourly Paid Special, Truck and Driver $295.45 $303.15
Hourly Paid Special, Swamper $98.35 $100.90

Drop-Box Rates: Compacted and Non-Compacted Material

Drop-Box size Effective
April 1, 2023
Effective
April 1, 2024
Permanent Account Pickup:
up to 8 Cubic Yards
$132.45 $135.90
Permanent Account Pickup:
over 8 Cubic Yards
$177.80 $182.45
Special/Temporary Account Pickup:
Up to 8 Cubic Yards
$145.70 $149.50
Special/Temporary Account Pickup:
Over 8 Cubic Yards
$195.60 $200.70
Disposal Fee $111.65 $114.55

Other Charges

Each individual special pickup will be charged at 30% of the weekly pickup rates above.

Related links

Commercial Recycling
Commercial Garbage

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Mailing Address: PO Box 34018, Seattle, WA, 98124-5177
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SPUCustomerService@seattle.gov

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