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Curbside Set Out Instructions

To get your garbage collected from the curb or alley:

  • • Set your garbage can(s) out by 7 AM on your collection day.
  • • Place can(s) within 3 feet of the curb, unless you have backyard service.
  • • Place all garbage in cans provided by Seattle Public Utilities.
  • • If you don’t know when your collection day is, look it up online (link below.)
Related links
Look up Your Collection Day
Can Sizes and Weight Limits
Acceptable and Unacceptable Garbage
Replace Lost or Damaged Garbage Cans

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