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Food & Yard Waste at Your House

Seattle's food and yard waste collection service reduces garbage, saves landfill space, and reduces landfill methane (a potent greenhouse gas). The collected materials are processed into compost and used on local parks and gardens.

Food and yard waste service is required for all single-family households. You can opt out if you compost at home. Yard debris - such as leaves, grass, and plant trimmings - are not allowed in your garbage.

Rates vary, depending on the level of service you choose. See Rates, Containers & Quantities.

Better Recycling Is Here
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changes to your collection services. Also, check out the Where Does It Go? Flyer translated in several languages. Food and yard waste carts should be delivered to new customers by April 20. Call (206) 684-3000 if you haven’t received one by that date.

Collection Schedule
Food and Yard Waste is collected weekly, on the same day as your garbage. To find out your collection day: Collection is normal on all holidays except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Following each of those holidays, service will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

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