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.
As of April 1, 2013 garbage rates increased 6.3% for both residential and commercial customers. The rates shown below are valid until April 1, 2014.
You can request special collections for existing dumpsters to remove extra garbage. Call Customer Service at (206) 684-7665 to schedule a special collection.
- View the Solid Waste Rate Increases FAQs.
- View rates for additional services.
Regular dumpster collections rates
As of April 1, 2013
Account Fee: $31.85 per account.
Non-compacted material
| Service Type | Each Container, Weekly Pickup |
Special Pickups, per container |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 Yd | $ 168.11 | $ 50.47 |
| 1 Yd | $ 188.57 | $ 56.62 |
| 1.5 Yd | $ 229.49 | $ 68.90 |
| 2 Yd | $ 270.41 | $ 81.19 |
| 3 Yd | $ 352.25 | $105.76 |
| 4 Yd | $ 434.08 | $130.33 |
| 6 Yd | $ 597.76 | $179.47 |
| 8 Yd | $ 761.43 | $228.61 |
Compacted material
| Service Type | Each Container, Weekly Pickup |
Special Pickups, per container |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 Yd | $ 231.44 | $ 69.49 |
| 1 Yd | $ 273.01 | $ 81.97 |
| 1.5 Yd | $ 356.14 | $106.93 |
| 2 Yd | $ 439.28 | $131.89 |
| 3 Yd | $ 605.55 | $181.81 |
| 4 Yd | $ 771.82 | $231.73 |
| 6 Yd | $1,104.37 | $331.57 |
| 8 Yd | $1,436.91 | $431.41 |
Other charges
Extra garbage collection and overload containers are $10.00 per bundle.
Related links
What’s Accepted as Garbage
Food & Yard Waste - Apartment Owners