Cart Size & Rate Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate the monthly cost of your garbage and yard waste service. Calculated separately are rates for residential dumpster service and backyard pickup service. Cart dimensions can be found on the Food & Yard and Garbage Rates pages. 

Additional information:

  • You can change your cart size for either or both services (garbage, yard waste) for free once per 12 months. See current charges for additional changes within a 12-month period.
  • Recycling is free. Have more recycling? Add another cart or put extra recycling in a paper (not plastic) bag or a cardboard box next to your curbside cart, all for free at any time.
  • Learn more about Special item Pickup including large or bulky items, batteries, foam blocks, and more
  • See Garbage Rates for current extra garbage bags fees, and Food and Yard Rates for extra yard waste bundles
  • There is a maximum weight limit for each garbage or food and yard container. 12/13 gallons: 20 lbs, 20 gallons: 30 lbs, 32 gallons: 60 lbs, 64 gallons: 120 lbs, and 96 gallons: 180 lbs.

Public Utilities

Andrew Lee, General Manager and CEO
Address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34018, Seattle, WA, 98124-5177
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SPUCustomerService@seattle.gov

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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is comprised of three major direct-service providing utilities: the Water Utility, the Drainage and Wastewater Utility, and the Solid Waste Utility.