Since most collection is done weekly, we base all of our estimates on the amount of garbage generated per week.
Divide the number of residential units by 10 to get the cubic yards of weekly garbage service. For recycling, you will need the same amount of cubic yards as garbage, but recycling will vary from building to building. Learn about food composting for building owners and managers.
See information on dumpster dimensions.
If you have a compaction system, divide the number of cubic yards by 3 to get the number of compacted cubic yards most compactors will achieve. A building with 3 cubic yards of garbage would have 1 cubic yard of compacted garbage.
For help in planning space and estimating sizes and location of garbage or apartment recycling containers inside new building projects, contact Angela Wallis at angela.wallis@seattle.gov or (206) 684-4166.
Recycling for Apartment Owners
Food & Yard Waste for Apartment Owners
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City of Seattle
PO Box 35177
Seattle, WA
98124-4018
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700 5th Ave.
P.O. Box 34018
Seattle, WA
98124-4018
(206) 684-3000
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