![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/PQR/pam%20spray.png\")
Contact the supplier or manufacturer. In most cases, they will take the tank back at no cost.
\r\nIf the supplier refuses to accept the tank, call (206) 296-4692. You will need to request approval to bring the tank to a household hazardous waste facility.
","SocrataID":"0"},{"Id":"x130615","Name":"Acoustic Ceiling Tile","Taxonomies":"3086|3090","Title":"Acoustic Ceiling Tile","Alias":["Acoustic Ceiling Tile","Ceiling Materials","Ceiling Panels","Ceiling Squares","Ceiling Tiles","Soundproofing","Acoustic tile"],"VoiceInstructions":"ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE that does not contain asbestos can go in the garbage or it can be dropped off at city transfer stations. If you think the ceiling tile has asbestos, call the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at (206) 343-8800.","Garbage":"Ceiling tiles that don't contain asbestos can go in the garbage:
Bring acoustic ceiling tiles that don't contain asbestos to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","Hazardous":"If you believe the ceiling tile contains asbestos, contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at (206) 343-8800.
","SocrataID":"1"},{"Id":"x130616","Name":"Aerosol Cans","Taxonomies":"3086|3109|3125|3111|3126|3105","Title":"Aerosol Cans","Alias":["mace","pepper spray","spray sunscreen","Cooking Spray","Aerosol Cans","Pressurized Cans","Spray Cans","Cans - Aerosol","Spray Paint Cans","Bear Spray","Hairspray","Shaving Cream Cans","Whipped Cream Cans"],"VoiceInstructions":"AEROSOL CANS may go in the garbage but only if they are empty or contain non-hazardous material. Take cans with hazardous materials like paint, solvents, or other flammables to a household hazardous waste facility for free. For facility hours and location go to hazwastehelp.org.","General":"While the steel cans are recyclable, aerosol cans are hard to recycle because the contents are under pressure and can be a safety hazard at the recycle sorting facility. You need to know if your can has Hazardous or non-Hazardous material before you can dispose of it.
\r\n
Empty aerosol cans that had non-hazardous materials in them can be put in the recycling ONLY if the can is completely emptied of contents and pressure.
","Garbage":"![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/STU/spray%20paint%20cans.png\")
Bring cans that contain hazardous materials like paint, solvents, bear spray, or other flammables to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee. Hazardous products are usually labeled with the words Danger, Poison, Caution, or Warning.
","Didyouknow":"Spray sunscreen is considered a hazardous material due to its potential to harm both the environment and humans if inhaled. Dispose of partially full cans by dropping them off at a household hazardous waste facility. Completely empty cans can be put in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"2"},{"Id":"x130617","Name":"Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, or Dehumidifiers","Taxonomies":"3086|3114|3123","Title":"Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Air Cleaners, Dehumidifiers, or Air Purifiers","Alias":["Air Cleaners","Heaters - air","Air conditioners","Air Conditioners or Heat Pumps","Air conditioner units","Air Purifiers","AC Units","Heat Pumps","Heating Apparatus","Air Conditioning Units","Air dehumidifiers","Dehumidifiers"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can donate AIR CONDITIONERS OR HEAT PUMPS, if they are in good working condition. Call local thrift stores to confirm they will take them, or resell them on sites like Craigslist. If broken, you can take them to City transfer stations or call to have it picked up for a fee. To schedule a pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems","General":"Watch Ask Evelyn Live for more information regarding proper disposal of these products.
","Donate":"Donate air conditioners, heat pumps, or dehumidifiers in good condition to local thrift stores. Call first to determine acceptance policies.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Garbage":"Air purifier filters and furnace filters should be individually bagged and put in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to request special item pickup. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring damaged air conditioners, heat pumps, and dehumidifiers to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","SocrataID":"3"},{"Id":"x130618","Name":"Batteries","Taxonomies":"3086|3116|3096|3110|3124","Title":"Batteries","Alias":["Alkaline Batteries","portable power bank","Disposable Batteries","AA Batteries","Batteries - Household","AAA Batteries","D Batteries","C Batteries","9 Volt Batteries","9-Volt Batteries","12 Volt Batteries","12-Volt Batteries","Household Batteries","Single Use Batteries","Button batteries","Silver Oxide Batteries","Camera or watch batteries","Button cell batteries","Watch batteries","Batteries - button","Batteries - watch","Hearing Aid Batteries","Lithium Batteries","Lithium-Ion Batteries","Li-Ion Batteries","Lithium-metal Batteries","Rechargeable Batteries","Rechargeable lithium-ion Batteries","Rechargeable lithium ion Batteries","Laptop Batteries","Computer Batteries","Cadmium Batteries"],"VoiceInstructions":"Do not put batteries in your curbside trash or recycling bins. This includes Alkaline, Lithium, Lithium-Ion, Rechargeable, Computer, and Button batteries as well as products that contain batteries that cannot be easily removed. It is important to keep batteries out of your bins because they can cause fires in trucks and transfer stations. Batteries can be correctly disposed of in multiple ways. Batteries can be dropped off at a city transfer station or Hazardous Household Waste facility for free. You can also submit a special item pickup online or by calling 2066843000 to be picked up at your home. Fees apply for this service. You may also call 1800Recycle or go to call2recycle.com for additional drop off locations. ","General":"Batteries are NOT allowed in the garbage. See below for disposal options.
\r\nHousehold Hazardous Waste:
Bring batteries to a city household hazardous waste facility, where the materials will be reclaimed and recycled. No fee.
\r\nAccepted batteries include alkaline, button, cellphone (removable), laptop, lead-acid, rechargeable, and car batteries.
\r\n![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/button%20batteries.png\")
![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/batteries.png\")
Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup from your residence. The materials collected will be reclaimed and recycled. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"Bring batteries to a household hazardous waste facility or city transfer station, where the materials will be reclaimed and recycled. No fee.
\r\nBatteries can't go in the garbage because they contain materials harmful to people, animals, and the environment.
","SocrataID":"4"},{"Id":"x130619","Name":"Aluminum & Metal","Taxonomies":"3086|3128","Title":"Aluminum & Metal","Alias":["Aluminum","Aluminum water bottle","Metal water bottle","Aluminum Pans","Aluminum Scrap","Metal Pan","Sheet metal","dish rack - metal"],"VoiceInstructions":"ALUMINUM can be recycled. It can go in your home recycling if it contains only aluminum and is smaller than 2 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet but if it's larger than you can drop off at City transfer stations for free. Items that have other materials attached or are smaller than 3 inches go in the garbage. For transfer station hours go to seattle.gov/transferstations","General":"![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/PQR/pan.png\")
![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/aluminum%20water%20bottle.png\")
![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/aluminum%20pie%20tin.png\")
![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/aluminum%20roll.png\")
Call the Seattle Police Firing Range at (206) 684-7470 to dispose of ammunition or firearms.
","SocrataID":"8"},{"Id":"x130622","Name":"Antifreeze","Taxonomies":"3086|3142|3112","Title":"Antifreeze","Alias":["Antifreeze","Coolant"],"VoiceInstructions":"ANTIFREEZE is a hazardous material. Bring antifreeze to a household hazardous waste facility. All containers must be 5-gallons or less and the limit is 50-gallons per trip. Antifreeze is harmful to people, animals, and the environment and should never be poured down drains, toilets, or on the ground. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org","Hazardous":"Antifreeze is harmful to people, animals, and the environment and should never be poured down drains, toilets, or on the ground.
Bring antifreeze to a household hazardous waste facility:
Antifreeze is harmful to people, animals, and the environment and should never be poured down drains, toilets, or on the ground.
","SocrataID":"9"},{"Id":"x130623","Name":"Asbestos","Taxonomies":"3086|3109|3090","Title":"Asbestos","Alias":"Asbestos","VoiceInstructions":"ASBESTOS is a health hazard. Bring to an asbestos disposal facility. Asbestos is harmful to people, animals, and the environment, it must be disposed of at designated facilities. Call Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for more information at (206) 343-8800","Hazardous":"Asbestos is considered a hazardous material that does not belong in the garbage. Because asbestos is harmful to people, animals, and the environment, it must be disposed of at designated facilities. Please bring any asbestos to an asbestos disposal facility near you.
","Didyouknow":"Because asbestos is harmful to people, animals, and the environment, it must be disposed of at designated facilities.
","SocrataID":"10"},{"Id":"x130624","Name":"Aseptic or Tetra Pak Cartons","Taxonomies":"3086|3103","Title":"Aseptic or Tetra Pak Cartons","Alias":["Aseptic or Tetra Pak","Aseptic Cartons","Carton with Plastic Spout","Carton with Plastic Top","Tetra Pak","Tetra Pak cartons","Carton with Spout","Soup Cartons","Juice boxes","Sippy boxes","Juice containers","Juice pouches","Squeeze pouches","Juice Cartons","Soy Milk Carton","Almond Milk Carton"],"VoiceInstructions":"ASEPTIC OR TETRA PAK can be recycled. Cartons must be clean and empty. Plastic spouts don't need to be removed. Plastic caps go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Plastic spouts don't need to be removed to recycle Tetra Pak cartons. Caps should be removed and placed in the garbage.
\r\n![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/JKL/juice%20carton%20--%20large%20juice%20container.png\")
![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/STU/tetra%20pak%20milk%20container.png\")
Asphalt roofing that doesn't contain asbestos can go in the garbage:
Bring asphalt roofing shingles that don't contain asbestos to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","Hazardous":"If you believe the roofing contains asbestos, contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at (206) 343-8800.
","SocrataID":"12"},{"Id":"x130626","Name":"Auto & Window Glass","Taxonomies":"3086|3108|3142","Title":"Auto & Window Glass","Alias":["Auto Glass","Car Glass","Car Window Glass","Windshield Glass","Window Glass","Tempered Glass"],"VoiceInstructions":"AUTO GLASS goes in the garbage or it can be dropped off at the transfer station for a fee. Don't exceed the weight limits printed on your bin. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Garbage":"Broken auto and window glass can go in the garbage:
\r\nBring auto glass to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"13"},{"Id":"x130627","Name":"Baking Trays or Cookie Sheets","Taxonomies":"3086|3119|3127","Title":"Baking Trays or Cookie Sheets","Alias":["Baking Trays or Cookie Sheets","Cookie Sheets","Baking Sheets","Cookie Trays","Trays","Cake Pans","Cake Tins"],"VoiceInstructions":"BAKING TRAYS OR COOKIE SHEETS can be donated or they can be recycled in your cart is clean. You can donate items in good condition to local thrift stores. Resell or give them away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.","Donate":"Donate baking trays or cookie sheets in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give them away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Baking trays and cookie sheets less than two feet in any direction and free of food residue go in the recycling.
","SocrataID":"14"},{"Id":"x130628","Name":"Barrels or Drums","Taxonomies":"3086|3122","Title":"Barrels or Drums","Alias":["Barrels or Drums","Drums ","Oil Barrels","Oil Drums","Steel Drums"],"VoiceInstructions":"BARRELS OR DRUMS go in the garbage. Or they can be dropped off at Seattle Transfer stations if the drums held non-hazardous material. Drums that held hazardous materials must go to Household Hazardous waste facilities. Empty barrels and drums must be clean and cut in half. Clean metal can be recycled for free. For transfer station hours go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Garbage":"Plastic and dirty metal drums that held non-hazardous material can go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Bring barrels and drums that held non-hazardous material to city transfer stations:
Sealed drums and drums that held hazardous waste must go to King County Household Hazardous Waste.
","SocrataID":"15"},{"Id":"x130629","Name":"Bed Frames","Taxonomies":"3086|3117","Title":"Bed Frames","Alias":["Bed Frames","Metal Bed Frames"],"VoiceInstructions":"BED FRAMES can be donated or resold if in good working condition. Contact thrift stores to see if they are accepted. Broken or large frames can be taken to Seattle transfer stations or picked up for a fee. To schedule a pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","General":"![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/MNO/metal%20bedframe.png\")
Donate bed frames in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup. Fee applies.
","Transferstation":"Bring bed frames to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","SocrataID":"16"},{"Id":"x130630","Name":"Bedding, Linens, and Foam Pads","Taxonomies":"3086|3097|3117","Title":"Bedding, Linens, and Foam Pads","Alias":["cat bed","dog bed","pet bed","Bedding or Linens","Fitted Sheets","Duvet Cover","Linens","Pillow Cases","Pillows","Sheets","Comforters","Blankets","Pillows","Pillow Feathers","mattress pads","latex foam pads","memory foam","open cell foam","down pillows","down blankets","foam rubber","throw pillows","foam cushion","Down Feathers"],"VoiceInstructions":"BEDDING OR LINENS can go in the garbage. Or you can donate items in good condition to thrift stores or resell them. Ripped and stained fabrics can be donated for textile recycling at thrift stores that are part of the Threadcycle program. For a list of stores go to kingcounty.gov/threadcycle","Donate":"Donate things in good condition to thrift stores or organizations who accept textiles. Even stained, worn out, ripped, or damaged bedding, linens, towels, decorative pillows and other fabrics can be donated to thrift stores and turned into new products through Threadcycle. Some local thrift and second-hand stores are partners and will accept these items at their regular collection or drop box locations.
","Garbage":"Bedding, linens, towels, down feathers, foam pads, and other fabrics can go in the garbage. Non-decorative pillows cannot be donated for Threadcycle and go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"17"},{"Id":"x130631","Name":"Food and Beverage Cans","Taxonomies":"3086|3125|3105","Title":"Food and Beverage Cans","Alias":["Food cans","Beverage cans","Pet Food cans","Beer cans","Soda cans","Pop cans","Soda Pop cans","Cans - beverage","Cans - food","Cans","Aluminum Cans","Soup Cans","Rusty cans","Can lids","Soup Can lids","Canned goods","Non-perishable cans","Bean can","Coffee cans"],"VoiceInstructions":"BEVERAGE CANS go in the recycling. It takes 98% less energy to use recycled aluminum than using new material.","Recycling":"If an aluminum can has a removable plastic lid, the lid can go in the garbage, but the can should go in the recycling.
","Didyouknow":"Using recycled aluminum to make things takes 98% less energy than using new material.
","SocrataID":"18"},{"Id":"x130632","Name":"Bicycles or Bike Parts","Taxonomies":"3086|3122|3142|3118","Title":"Bicycles or Bike Parts","Alias":["Bicycles or Bike Parts","Bike frame","Bikes","Bike Chains","Bike Parts","Bike Tires","Bike Wheels","Handlebars"],"VoiceInstructions":"BICYCLES OR BIKE PARTS can be recycled or dropped off at the Transfer stations for free. You can donate bikes to Bike Works or Recycled Cycles. Clean metal bike parts larger than 3-inches can go in the recycling. Small or dirty parts go in the garbage.","General":"![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/bike%20chain.png\")
![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/bike%20frame.png\")
Donate or resell usable bikes and parts to scrap metal dealers or community-oriented bike shops like Bike Works or Recycled Cycles.
","Recycling":"Clean metal bike parts 3 inches or larger can go in the recycling:
Worn tires, broken inner tubes, and Bike parts smaller than 3 inches go in the garbage.
","Transferstation":"Put all blister packages in the garbage. They aren't recyclable.
\r\nBlister packages are the clear hard-to-open plastic packaging from items such as batteries, toys, and small electronics.
","SocrataID":"22"},{"Id":"x130634","Name":"Bottle Caps and Jar Lids","Taxonomies":"3086|3104|3101|3105","Title":"Bottle Caps and Jar Lids","Alias":["Bottle Caps or Jar Lids","Caps","Lids","Lids - Jar","Jam Jar Lids","Mason Jar Lids","Beer Caps","Plastic Caps","Glass Jar Lid","Metal Lid","Bottle Caps","Bottle Tops","Beer Caps","Plastic Caps"],"VoiceInstructions":"BOTTLE CAPS OR JAR LIDS can be recycled if you put them back on the container but loose caps go in the garbage if they are smaller than 3 inches.","Recycling":"Put small metal caps, such as beer and soda caps, in a metal can or container so they are not loose and drop off in scrap metal bin at the Transfer Stations.
","Didyouknow":"Rule of Thumb: If the container and lid are made of different materials, such as a glass jar with a metal lid, always seperate them and dispose of accordingly. Plastic lids can always be recycled when screwed onto a plastic bottle.","SocrataID":"24"},{"Id":"x130635","Name":"Brake or Transmission Fluid","Taxonomies":"3086|3142|3112","Title":"Brake or Transmission Fluid","Alias":["Brake or Transmission Fluid","Transmission Fluid ","Hydraulic Fluid","Car Fluid","Automobile Fluid"],"VoiceInstructions":"BRAKE OR TRANSMISSION FLUID is a health hazard. Bring this to Household Hazardous waste for free disposal. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org. Don't pour brake and transmission fluids down drains or toilets, down storm drains, or into soil. These all cause water pollution.","Hazardous":"Bring fluids to a household hazardous waste facility. Fees may apply.
\r\nDon't pour brake and transmission fluids down drains or toilets, down storm drains, or into soil. These all cause water pollution.
","SocrataID":"25"},{"Id":"x130636","Name":"Bread Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3136|3100","Title":"Bread Bags","Alias":"Bread Bags","VoiceInstructions":"BREAD BAGS go in the garbage because they often contain food residue and moisture that can contaminates recycling. Also, The City of Seattle no longer accepts plastic bags for recycling.","Garbage":"Plastic bread bags go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"These plastic food bags often contain food residue and moisture that can contaminate recycling.
","SocrataID":"26"},{"Id":"x130637","Name":"Brick","Taxonomies":"3086|3092","Title":"Bricks","Alias":"Brick","VoiceInstructions":"BRICKS can go in the garbage. Or you can take them to the transfer station for a fee. You can donate bricks in good condition to many building supply stores which specialize in salvaged materials. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Donate":"You can donate bricks in good condition to many building supply stores which specialize in salvaged materials.
","Garbage":"Brick can go in the garbage if it doesn't exceed the weight limits for your cart size.
","Transferstation":"","SocrataID":"27"},{"Id":"x130638","Name":"Broken Glass","Taxonomies":"3086|3108|3093","Title":"Broken Glass","Alias":["Broken Glass","Broken Bottles","Broken Glasses","Broken Jars","Glass - Broken","Pieces of Broken Glass","Shattered Glass","aquarium glass"],"VoiceInstructions":"Broken bottles and jars can be recycled. Broken drinking glasses, window, other types of glass or pieces smaller than 3 inches go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Clean buckets and carts go in your curbside recycling cart or can be set at the curb next to your cart.
","SocrataID":"31"},{"Id":"x130640","Name":"Butter Boxes and Wrappers","Taxonomies":"3086|3132|3103","Title":"Butter Boxes and Wrappers","Alias":["Butter Boxes","Margarine Boxes","Butter Container","Butter Package","Butter Wrappers"],"VoiceInstructions":"BUTTER BOXES can be recycled if they are clean however butter wrappers go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Clean butter boxes and other clean paper food boxes go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"All butter wrappers go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"32"},{"Id":"x130642","Name":"Food Cans and Can Lids","Taxonomies":"3086|3125|3104","Title":"Food Cans and Can Lids","VoiceInstructions":"CAN LIDS go in the recycling if they are partially attached or pushed into the can. Loose lids go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Soup and other food cans when they are empty, clean and dry.
Keep can lids partially attached or push the lid into the can. You don't need to remove the can label. Recycle when the can and lid are clean, empty and dry.
Alternatively, the loose can lid can be put into the can and the top crimped to keep the lid inside.
","Garbage":"Loose can lids (not attached) go in the garbage.
\r\nRusty cans go in the garbage.
\r\nCans that are not empty, clean and dry go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"35"},{"Id":"x130643","Name":"Candles","Taxonomies":"3086|3121","Title":"Candles","Alias":["Candles","Tealights","Oil Wicks","Incense","Wax"],"VoiceInstructions":"CANDLES goes in the garbage. Let candle wax cool before putting it in the garbage.","Donate":"You can melt leftover wax by placing the candle glass in hot water. Then pour the candle wax into another candle. You may need a new wick to light the new candle.
You can also repurpose candle glass or metal tins for different uses such as drinking cups or storage devices.
","Recycling":"Metal candle containers can be recycled if the container tin is empty, clean, and dry, and the containers are three inches or greater in diameter. Candle wax and candle glass are not recyclable.
","Garbage":"Candle wax and candle glass go in the garbage. Candle wax and candle glass are not recyclable.
\r\nSome candle glass is made from heat-treated glass. This is a different type of glass than bottle or jar glass that is recyclable. Mixing heat-treated glass with bottle or jar glass during the recycling process can cause the entire collection to be contaminated and no longer recyclable.
\r\nTealights, incense, oil wicks, and other accessories go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"36"},{"Id":"x130644","Name":"Vehicle Batteries","Taxonomies":"3086|3142|3116|3096|3110|3124","Title":"Vehicle Batteries","Alias":["Car or Lead-Acid Batteries","Car Batteries","Lead Batteries","Lead-Acid Batteries","Lead Acid Batteries","Vehicle Batteries","Batteries - Car","Batteries - Vehicle"],"VoiceInstructions":"CAR BATTERIES can be dropped off for recycling at city transfer stations for a fee, but you can also bring up to 5 vehicle batteries per trip to a household hazardous waste facility for free. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations. For household hazardous waste information call the Household Hazards Line at 206-296-4692","Transferstation":"Includes containers with silver lining such as snack jars and bags, coffee containers, chip canisters, or foil lined cartons used in grocery delivery.
","Recycling":"Foil- and metal-lined containers and canisters go in the garbage because the foil lining cannot be separated from the other materials.
","SocrataID":"38"},{"Id":"x130646","Name":"Cardboard Boxes","Taxonomies":"3086|3131|3106","Title":"Cardboard Boxes","Alias":["Cardboard Boxes","pastry boxes","Boxes - Cardboard","Moving Boxes","Packing Boxes","Corrugated Cardboard","Greasy Cardboard","Pizza Box","Soiled Cardboard","Donut boxes","Bakery Boxes","Scratch Pads"],"VoiceInstructions":"CARDBOARD BOXES go in the recycling. Flatten them before putting in recycling. Greasy boxes, like pizza boxes, and wet cardboard go in the food and yard waste cart.","General":"It is okay to leave small amounts of tape, labels, and staples attached to cardboard. Remove excessive amounts before recycling.
\r\nFor large cardboard that will not fit in your recycle container—Put extra recycling in a personal can, paper bag, or box up to 96 gallons (same size as the cart) next to the cart on collection day.
","Recycling":"Cardboard that doesn't fit can go next to your cart on your recycling day. Bundle and set next to the cart, or put in a box or container next to your cart. Remove foam and packing materials.
\r\nThere is no charge for extra recycling.
","SocrataID":"39"},{"Id":"x130647","Name":"Carpet or Padding","Taxonomies":"3086|3097|3090|3121","Title":"Carpet or Padding","Alias":["Carpet or Padding","Rubber mats","Rubber bath mats","Rubbermaid sink mats","Padding","Rugs","Carpet","Coir Mat","Door Mat","Doormat","jute rug"],"VoiceInstructions":"CARPET OR PADDING goes in the garbage. Large amounts can be taken to the transfer station or set out for extra garbage collection for a fee. For amounts larger than a 32 gallon bag, schedule a pick up at seattle.gov/SpecialItems","Donate":"Donate area rugs in good condition to thrift or through reuse community groups. Contact thrifts stores to confirm they will accept area rugs.
","Garbage":"Fees apply. Carpet and padding can go in the garbage. Cut into smaller pieces if carpet or padding doesn't fit in your cart with the lid closed.
\r\nCoir mats go in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to request special item pickup. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring carpet and padding up to 8 feet long and 200 pounds to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","SocrataID":"40"},{"Id":"x130648","Name":"Cast Iron","Taxonomies":"3086|3128","Title":"Cast Iron and Steel","Alias":["Cast Iron","Pipe","Metal Parts","dutch oven","cast iron - griddle & pans","steel pipe","metal pipe","Grill pan"],"VoiceInstructions":"CAST IRON goes in the recycling. Small amounts of attached plastic are acceptable, such as a pan handle. Large pieces can be taken to the transfer station for free. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Recycling":"Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item for large pieces pickup. Fee applies.
","Hazardous":"All metal, except car parts, is accepted as recycling at city transfer stations. There is no charge for recycling at the transfer station.
Large metal parts can be put at the curb for pickup on your recycling collection day.
CD and DVD cases go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Stores that sell used CDs or DVDs may take cases in good condition.
","Didyouknow":"CD and DVD cases are made out of plastics that are not accepted for recycling.
","SocrataID":"42"},{"Id":"x130650","Name":"CDs, DVDs, Records, Video Tapes, and Floppy Disks","Taxonomies":"3086|3095|3139","Title":"CDs, DVDs, Records, Video Tapes, and Floppy Disks","Alias":["CDs, DVDs, Records, Video Tapes, and Floppy Disks","CDs","DVDs","Records","Video Tapes","Floppy Disks","Compact Discs","Floppies","Hard Disks","Cassettes","Cassette tapes","VHS Tapes","LPs","vinyl records","vinyl albums","Albums"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can donate CDS, DVDS, OR FLOPPIES in good condition to local thrift stores or give them away through sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing, or you can put them in the garbage.","Donate":"The cardboard sleeve of vinyl records is recyclable.
","Garbage":"The plastic and metal from CDs and DVDs are not accepted for recycling.
","SocrataID":"43"},{"Id":"x130651","Name":"Cereal or Cracker Boxes","Taxonomies":"3086|3132|3103","Title":"Cereal or Cracker Boxes","Alias":["Cereal or Cracker Boxes","Cracker Boxes","Snack Boxes","Cereal Bag","Snack Bag"],"VoiceInstructions":"CEREAL OR CRACKER BOXES go in the recycling if they are empty. Plastic liners and trays go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Clean and Empty cereal and cracker boxes go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"Plastic liners and trays from food boxes go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"46"},{"Id":"x130652","Name":"Child Car Seats","Taxonomies":"3086|3142|3118","Title":"Child Car Seats","Alias":["Child Car Seats","Booster Seats","Baby Seats","Car Seats","Child Booster Seats","Child Safety Seats ","Safety Seats"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can donate CHILD CAR SEATS that have not expired and have not been in an accident. Damaged and expired seats go in the garbage.","Donate":"Donate car seats in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Garbage":"Old and expired child car seats go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Don't reuse broken car seats or car seats that have been in accidents. It isn't safe.
","SocrataID":"47"},{"Id":"x130653","Name":"Chip Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3136|3100","Title":"Chip Bags","Alias":["Chip Bags","Potato Chip Bags","Tortilla Chip Bags","Crisp Bag"],"VoiceInstructions":"CHIP BAGS go in the garbage because they are made from several different materials that cannot be separated for recycling.","Garbage":"Chip bags go in the garbage because they are made from several different materials that can't be separated for recycling.
","SocrataID":"48"},{"Id":"x130654","Name":"Office Paper and Paper Products","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Office Paper and Paper Products","Alias":["laminated paper","printer paper","Office Paper","Computer Papers","Heat Printed Paper","Hole Punch Paper","Paper","White Papers","Writing Paper","Regular Paper","folders","file folders","post it notes","sticky notes","staples","Business Cards","Vellum Paper","Wet Paper","Sandpaper","Paper with paint","hanging folders"],"VoiceInstructions":"OFFICE PAPER goes in the recycling.","General":"Sandpaper is not recyclable.
","Recycling":"Office paper, printer paper, and plain paper folders go in the recycling. No need to remove staples. Remove large metal pieces before recycling, such as on hanging file folders.
","Garbage":"Free disposal from December 26 to January 31. Remove ALL decorations, flocking, or wiring from trees, wreaths, and greens. Starting February 1st, regular fees apply.
","Foodandyard":"Place up to two completely undecorated and unflocked trees and/or holiday greens without decorations or soil, next to your cart on collection day for free from December 26 through January 31. Trees must be cut to 4-foot lengths and the trunk diameter should not exceed 4 inches.
\r\nStarting February 1, extra yard waste fee applies
","Garbage":"Artificial plastic trees, wreaths, and garlands can be put in the garbage. Make sure not to exceed weight limits for your cart size. Avoid extra charges: the lid on your cart should close completely.
","Transferstation":"From December 26 to January 31, bring Christmas trees to a city transfer station for free. Starting February 1, regular fees apply.
\r\nFrom December 26 to January 31, holiday trees, wreaths, and greens without decorations can be composted for free. Place on the curb next to your food and yard waste cart on your regular collection day.
\r\nAt apartments, two trees may be placed next to each food and yard waste cart at no extra charge each collection day. Each additional tree will be picked up as extra yard waste (fees apply).
","SocrataID":"50"},{"Id":"x130656","Name":"Clean Wood","Taxonomies":"3086|3143|3094","Title":"Clean Wood","Alias":["Clean Wood","Wood fence","Wood-Clean","Wood-Untreated"],"VoiceInstructions":"CLEAN WOOD WASTE can go in the Food and Yard waste, but it must be less than 4 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet in length. Nails and staples are okay. Larger pieces can be picked up as extra yard waste for a fee. Painted and treated wood goes in the garbage. You can also drop off at the Transfer station for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","General":"If you are a construction business with large quantities of construction material waste, please see Seattle's Construction and Demolition page.
","Donate":"Many construction materials are salvageable. Check the Salvage Building Materials page to find more information about what materials can be saved.
","Foodandyard":"Clean, untreated and unpainted wood goes in the food and yard waste cart.
Bring untreated wood waste to city transfer stations.
\r\nCheck the King County What Do I Do With tool to find locations that will take clean wood for repurposing or recycling.
","Didyouknow":"Compost processing equipment removes metal staples and nails. However, the equipment can't remove plastic.
","Binside":"Bundles can be set next to the cart. Fees apply. Check rates here.
\r\nEmpty non-toxic cleaning supply containers go in the recycling.
\r\nEmpty and rinsed bleach, drain cleaner, and other cleaners bottles go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"Bring partially used cleaning supplies to a household hazardous waste facility for free drop off.
","SocrataID":"53"},{"Id":"x130659","Name":"Clothes or Shoes","Taxonomies":"3086|3097|3117","Title":"Clothes or Shoes","Alias":["Denim","Clothes","Sweaters","Sweatshirts","T Shirts","Clothing","Jackets","Shoes","Pants","Shirts","Used Clothing","Coats","T-Shirts","Jeans","Sandals"],"VoiceInstructions":"CLOTHES OR SHOES can be dropped off for recycling at thrift stores in the Threadcycle program. Find locations at Kingcounty.gov/threadcycle. You can also put CLOTHES OR SHOES in the garbage.","Donate":"Donate gently used clothing to a local thrift store.
","Garbage":"Clothes and shoes can go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Stained, worn out, ripped, or damaged clothing and shoes can be turned into new products through Threadcycle. Some local thrift and second-hand stores are partners and will accept these items at their regular collection or drop box locations.
","SocrataID":"55"},{"Id":"x130660","Name":"CO2 & NO2 cartridges and chargers","Taxonomies":"3086|3126","Title":"CO2 & NO2 cartridges and chargers","Alias":["Co2 Chargers","Carbon Dioxide Chargers","NO2 cartridges"],"VoiceInstructions":"CO2 CHARGERS go in the garbage if they are under 2-pounds. Bring CO2 chargers that are full or partially full to a household hazardous waste facility for free. For household hazardous waste information call the Household Hazards Line at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Empty CO2 chargers under 2 pounds go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"56"},{"Id":"x130661","Name":"Coffee Filters","Taxonomies":"3086|3099","Title":"Coffee Filters","Alias":["Coffee Filters ","Filters - Coffee","Used Coffee Filters"],"VoiceInstructions":"Paper COFFEE FILTERS go in the yard waste. Plastic, cloth or plastic coated filters go in the garbage.","Foodandyard":"Paper coffee filters are compostable and go in the food and yard waste together with coffee grounds.
","Garbage":"Plastic, plastic-coated, or cloth coffee filters go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"57"},{"Id":"x130662","Name":"Coffee Pods","Taxonomies":"3086|3099","Title":"Coffee Pods","Alias":["Coffee Pods","Keurig","K-cups","K cups","Keurig Coffee Pods","K-Cup Pods","Nespresso Coffee pods"],"VoiceInstructions":"COFFEE PODS go in the garbage. Some approved compostable pods are accepted in the yard waste.","Recycling":"Coffee pods smaller than 3 inches.
\r\nWrappers should go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"The vast majority of coffee pods are less than 3 inches in diameter, and not recyclable. Even if they are labeled as 'Recyclable'.
","SocrataID":"58"},{"Id":"x130663","Name":"Composite Wood Paneling & Plywood","Taxonomies":"3086|3094","Title":"Composite Wood Paneling","Alias":["Composite Wood Paneling","Paneling","Particle Board","Wood Paneling","Wood Panels","Plywood","MDF Board","Medium Density Fiberboard","Chipboard"],"VoiceInstructions":"COMPOSITE WOOD PANELING goes in the garbage. If it does not fit in your cart, drop off at the transfer station or set it out as extra garbage for a fee. Maximum extra garbage set out is 60 lbs. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Donate":"Many household materials in good condition are salvageable. Check the Salvage Building Materials page and the Northwest Building Salvage Network to find more information about what materials can be salvaged and reused.
","Garbage":"Wood paneling and composite materials can go in the garbage:
Schedule a Special Item Pickup online or call (206)684-3000. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring wood paneling and composite materials to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check rates here.
","Binside":"Paneling that does not fit in your cart with the lid closed can be put in a plastic bag and set next to your garbage cart as EXTRA garbage on collection day. Fees apply. Check rates here.
","SocrataID":"59"},{"Id":"x130664","Name":"Compostable Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3100","Title":"Compostable Bags","Alias":["Biodegradable Bags","Green Bags"],"VoiceInstructions":"Approved COMPOSTABLE BAGS go in the yard waste. Bags labled \"biodegradable\" are actually not ok for yard waste and must go in the garbage. More information about approved bags can be found by searching the seattle.gov where does it go website. Go to this address: www.seattle.gov/utilities/services/food-and-yard/food-and-yard-waste-at-home/approved-compostable-bags","Foodandyard":"Bags labeled \"Compostable\" from approved brands go in the food and yard waste. Approved compostable plastic bags are green or brown tinted and are clearly labeled ‘Compostable’. Look for certification marks from brands such as “BPI”, TÜV, or CMA.
","Garbage":"Bags that aren't from approved brands or do not say 'Compostable' on them go in the garbage. Biodegradable bags are not compostable, and go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Usually green bags are compostable, but not always. Check to make sure that the green bag also says \"compostable\" and is an approved brand.
\r\nFor more information about compostable labeling requirements, visit the Department of Ecology's website.
","SocrataID":"60"},{"Id":"x130665","Name":"Compostable Food Service Items","Taxonomies":"3086|3099","Title":"Compostable Food Service Items","Alias":["Compostable Food Service Items","Compostable Forks","Compostable Knifes","Compostable Plates","Compostable Spoons","Compostable Sporks","Compostable Trays","Compostable Cups","Compostable,compostable Plastic","Compostable Lids","Compostable Container","Food Packaging Utensils","Compostable to Go Containers","Compostable Straws","Waxed to-Go Container","To Go - Waxed","sugar packets","Bamboo food service items","pastry bag - paper","bamboo toothbrushes","compostable paper cups","compostable cups - paper"],"VoiceInstructions":"COMPOSTABLE FOOD SERVICE ITEMS go in the yard waste. Items labeled Compostable, #7 PLA and paper items without a shiny coating are compostable. All other items if dirty go in the garbage. This includes utensils, plates, cups, and containers.","Foodandyard":"Learn more about compostable packaging (PDF).
","Garbage":"Plastic stickers or labels must be removed from compostable food packaging before going in the compost cart.
\r\nHow to identify plastic stickers and labels:
\r\nSome compostable food containers look and feel almost identical to non-compostable containers. Always check the labeling to find out.
Compostable straws are usually brown, and are more rigid than plastic straws.
","SocrataID":"61"},{"Id":"x130669","Name":"Concrete or Asphalt","Taxonomies":"3086|3092","Title":"Concrete or Asphalt","Alias":["concrete block","cinder block","Concrete or Asphalt","Asphalt Chunks ","Torn up Asphalt","Pavement","Cement","Torn up Concrete","Stucco","Stucco liquid"],"VoiceInstructions":"Concrete and asphalt can go in the garbage if it doesn't exceed the weight limits, and fits in your bin with the lid closed. Each concrete or asphalt piece must be less than 2 cubic feet. You can bring concrete and asphalt to city transfer stations. Each piece must be less than 2' x 2' x 2' and less than 200 lbs. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","General":"If you are a construction business with large quantities of construction material waste, please see Seattle's Construction and Demolition page.
","Donate":"Many construction materials are salvageable. Check the Salvage Building Materials page to find more information about what materials can be saved.
","Garbage":"Concrete and asphalt can go in the garbage if it doesn't exceed the weight limits, and fits in your cart with the lid closed. Each concrete or asphalt piece must be less than 2 cubic feet.
","Transferstation":"Bring concrete and asphalt to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check rates here.
\r\nCheck the King County What Do I Do With tool to find locations that will take concrete or asphalt for recycling.
","SocrataID":"65"},{"Id":"x130671","Name":"Metal Food Container","Taxonomies":"3086|3119|3127","Title":"Metal Food Container","Alias":["Cookie Tins","Metal jug","Tins","Cookie Containers"],"VoiceInstructions":"COOKIE TINS go in the recycling. They should be clean and empty.","Recycling":"![\"Large](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/JKL/large%20metal%20food%20container.png\")
Metal parts larger than 3 inches go in the recycling.
For large items: Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to request bulky item collection. Fees apply.
","Hazardous":"All metal, except car parts, is accepted as recycling at city transfer stations. There is no fee for most metal.
Large metal parts can be put at the curb for pickup on your recycling collection day.
Corks, both natural and synthetic (including those made out of sugarcane), go in the garbage. Natural corks are too dense to compost. Synthetic corks are made of various materials and are not recyclable.
","Dropoff":"Corks can be dropped off for recycling at a handful of locations across Seattle via ReCORK.
","SocrataID":"71"},{"Id":"x130675","Name":"Receipts","Taxonomies":"3086|3133|3134","Title":"Receipts","Alias":["Receipts","Receipts - uncoated","Receipts - coated","Receipts - thermal","Thermal Paper"],"VoiceInstructions":"RECEIPTS can be recycled. Paper and thermal paper receipts go in the recycling.","General":"Receipts can be made from many different materials. The kind of reciept you have determines where it should go. The most common reciepts (from most stores) are coated in chemicals and not recyclable.
","Recycling":"Reciept paper has a chemical coating on it that make it non recyclable.
","SocrataID":"72"},{"Id":"x130676","Name":"Corrugated Cardboard","Taxonomies":"3086|3131","Title":"Corrugated Cardboard","Alias":"Corrugated Cardboard Cardboard Boxes Pizza Boxes","VoiceInstructions":"CORRUGATED CARDBOARD goes in the recycling. Flatten the boxes first. Tape and labels are okay to leave on. If the cardboard is wet or greasy then remove any tape and labels and put the cardboard in the yard waste.","Recycling":"Cardboard and flattened cardboard boxes go in the recycling. Remove all packing materials from boxes.
","Foodandyard":"Cardboard with grease or oil stains (like pizza boxes) go in the food and yard waste cart.
Put cardboard that is mostly wet in the food and yard waste cart. Remove all labels and tape.
","Binside":"Cardboard that doesn't fit can go next to your cart on your recycling day. There is no charge for extra recycling.
Bundle and set next to the cart, or put in a box or container next to your cart.
","SocrataID":"73"},{"Id":"x130677","Name":"Dead Animals","Taxonomies":"3086|3121","Title":"Dead Animals","Alias":["Dead Animals","Animal Carcass","Dead Birds","Dead Rats","Dead Squirrels","Roadkill"],"VoiceInstructions":"DEAD ANIMALS go in the garbage. Dead animals that are less than 15 pounds should be double bagged in the garbage. To dispose of larger animals, call Animal Control (206) 386-7387","Garbage":"Dead animals weighing less than 15 pounds should be double-bagged and placed in your garbage can.
","Caution":"Dead animals weighing more than 15 pounds need to be picked up by animal control. Please call (206)-386-7387.
","SocrataID":"74"},{"Id":"x130678","Name":"Deli, Coffee, or Soft Drink Lids","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3104","Title":"Deli, Coffee, or Soft Drink Lids","Alias":["Deli, Coffee, or Soft Drink Lids","Coffee Cup Lids","Coffee Lids","Deli Lids","Soda Lids","Soft Drink Cup Lids"],"VoiceInstructions":"DELI, COFFEE, OR SOFT DRINK LIDS larger than 3 inches go in the recycling. Smaller or dirty lids go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Lids 3 inches in diameter or larger go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"Lids less than 3 inches in diameter go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"75"},{"Id":"x130679","Name":"Dirt or Soil","Taxonomies":"3086|3102|3092","Title":"Dirt or Soil","Alias":["Dirt or Soil ","Planting Soil","Potting Soil","Soil","Garden Soil","Sand","Soil bags","Plastic Soil bags","Contaminated Dirt or Soil","Dirt - Contaminated","Soil - Contaminated","Contaminated Soil","Sand - contaminated"],"VoiceInstructions":"DIRT OR SOIL can go to the transfer station or go in the garbage. It is not accepted in the yard waste. If it contains hazardous materials, call the Household Hazards Line at 206-296-4692. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Garbage":"Small amounts of dirt, soil, mud, or sand, including those contaminated with non-hazardous materials such as plastic, metal, and glass, can go in the garbage. Be careful not to exceed weight limits for your cart.
\r\nDo not put dirt, soil, mud, or sand in the food and yard waste cart, as it can harm the composting process.
","Transferstation":"Dirt or soil contaminated with non-hazardous materials such as metal, plastic, or glass can be brought to city transfer stations.
\r\n","Dropoff":"Larger amounts of clean dirt, soil, mud, or sand (free of trash and contamination) can be recycled by various landscaping supply companies in the area.
","Hazardous":"Contaminated soil (oil, fuel, heavy metals, etc.) must to be diposed of through an approved vendor. Go to HazWasteHelp.org for more information.
","SocrataID":"76"},{"Id":"x130680","Name":"Disposable Diapers","Taxonomies":"3086|3115","Title":"Disposable Diapers","Alias":["Disposable Diapers","Adult Diapers","Baby Diapers","Diapers","Huggies","Nappies","Pull Ups","Compostable Diapers"],"VoiceInstructions":"Put all disposable diapers in a bag, tie off, and place in the garbage, even if marked compostable.","Garbage":"Put all disposable (even if marked \"compostable\") diapers in a bag, tie off, and place in garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Diapers, no matter if they are made of commercially compostable materials or not, are not accepted in our curbside food and yard waste service. It’s not the diapers themselves that are a problem, it’s the contents inside of them. Human waste is not accepted in our food and yard waste collection because it has the potential to spread harmful pathogens and diseases into the compost that can be used to grow food. For this reason, we ask that you please put compostable diapers in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"77"},{"Id":"x130681","Name":"Drinking Glasses","Taxonomies":"3086|3108","Title":"Drinking Glasses","Alias":["Drinking Glasses","Chalices","Drink Glasses","Tumblers","wine glasses","broken wine glasses","glass dishes"],"VoiceInstructions":"DRINKING GLASSES go in the garbage, whether they're broken or not. They are not accepted for recycling because they have different melting points than recyclable glass.","Garbage":"Drinking glasses can go in the garbage, whether they're broken or not.
","Didyouknow":"Drinking glasses can't be recycled because they have different melting points than glass bottles and jars that recyclers can process.
","SocrataID":"78"},{"Id":"x130682","Name":"Dryer Sheets","Taxonomies":"3086|3097|3115","Title":"Dryer Sheets","Alias":["wool dryer ball","Dryer Sheets","Lint"],"VoiceInstructions":"DRYER SHEETS go in the garbage. They are made from polyester substrate and cannot be recycled or composted.","Garbage":"If you are a construction business with large quantities of construction material waste, please see Seattle's Construction and Demolition page.
","Donate":"Many household materials in good condition are salvageable. Check the Salvage Building Materials page and the Northwest Building Salvage Network to find more information about what materials can be salvaged and reused.
","Garbage":"Home plastic plumbing, insulation, tar paper, caulking, silicone and wall material is garbage. Insulation material must be bagged. Garbage container lids must be able to close. Containers cannot exceed their weight limit.
","Transferstation":"Construction material can be dropped off at one of Seattle's Transfer Stations for disposal. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"Check the King County What Do I Do With tool to find locations that will take building materials such as clean drywall and fiberglass.
","SocrataID":"81"},{"Id":"x130684","Name":"Ducts, Furnace & Stove Parts, Fireplace Inserts","Taxonomies":"3086|3091","Title":"Ducts, Furnace & Stove Parts, Fireplace Inserts","Alias":["Ducts. Furnace Parts, Fireplace Inserts","Air Duct","Duct Work","Heating Duct","Chimney parts - metal","stove pipe"],"VoiceInstructions":"DUCTS, FURNACE & STOVE PARTS AND FIREPLACE INSERTS are potentially hazardous because these parts often contain asbestos or other hazardous materials and are not accepted at the transfer station. Call Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for more information at (206) 343-8800 for disposal options.","Dropoff":"Many scrap metal dealers will buy asbestos-free metal duct, fireplace inserts and furnace/stove/chimney parts.
","Hazardous":"To dispose of duct work, fire place inserts, or other materials - that contains asbestos, find disposal sites on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency or call them at (206) 343-8800.
","Didyouknow":"Duct work, fireplace inserts and furnace parts are not accepted at city transfer stations.
","SocrataID":"82"},{"Id":"x130685","Name":"Egg Cartons","Taxonomies":"3086|3099","Title":"Egg Cartons","Alias":["Egg Cartons","Foam Egg Cartons","Plastic Egg Cartons","Paper Egg Cartons","Egg Cartons - Paper","Egg Cartons - Plastic","Cartons - Eggs"],"VoiceInstructions":"EGG CARTONS can go in yard waste or recycling. Foam and dirty cartons go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Rigid plastic egg cartons that are empty, clean, and dry.
","Foodandyard":"Paper egg cartons are not a highly valuable recyclable; therefore, it is best to place them in the Food and Yard Waste container for composting.
","Garbage":"Foam egg cartons are not recyclable nor compostable.
","Didyouknow":"Many egg sellers at farmers markets will take back clean egg cartons to reuse them.
","SocrataID":"83"},{"Id":"x130686","Name":"Car Parts, Engines, and Motors","Taxonomies":"3086|3142","Title":"Car Parts, Engines, and Motors","Alias":["Engines, Motors or Car Parts","Auto Engines","Automobile Engines","Car Engines","Car Motors","Windshield Wipers & Blades","Starters","Transmissions","Car Parts","Carbureators","Fuel Injectors","Gasoline Tanks","Gaskets","Motors","Windshield Wipers","Floor Mats","Brake rotors","Bumper ","Fender","struts","auto parts","Gas generator","Gas engine","Generator","Shocks","snow chains","wheel rim","hub cap"],"VoiceInstructions":"ENGINES, MOTORS OR CAR PARTS go in the garbage or can be dropped off at City Transfer stations for a fee. Many scrap metal dealers will buy car parts. Car parts aren't accepted for recycling because they contain grease, which contaminates other recyclable items. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Garbage":"Many scrap metal dealers will buy car parts.
","Didyouknow":"Car parts aren't accepted for recycling because they contain grease, which contaminates other recyclable items.
","SocrataID":"84"},{"Id":"x130687","Name":"Envelopes","Taxonomies":"3086|3133|3134","Title":"Envelopes","Alias":["Envelopes","Envelope with window"],"VoiceInstructions":"Paper envelopes go in the recycling, including those with plastic windows. Bubble pack envelopes go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Recycle all paper envelopes, including those with plastic windows.
","Garbage":"Bubble pack, plastic, and mixed material envelopes go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"This recyclable item is banned from Seattle's garbage.
","SocrataID":"85"},{"Id":"x130689","Name":"E-Waste","Taxonomies":"3086|3095","Title":"E-Waste","Alias":["E-Waste","water pik","waterpik","electric water flosser","computer mouse","Surge protector","FitBit","Apple watch","Smart watch","CD Players","DVD Players","CPUs","Electronic Waste","iPhones","Mobile Phones","Old Computers","Old PCs","PCs","Record Player","Anything with a Circuit Board","Electronics","Electric Toothbrush","wifi router","router","modem","light ballast","solar charger","solar panel","hard drives","Digital Cameras","Electric Shavers","EV Charging Station","Satellite Dish","Power Adapter","landline telephones","Telephones - landline","handsets","Telephones - old","Cordless phones","Rotary phones","video cassette recorders","video cassette players","video players","VCRs","Televisions","TVs","T.V.","Stereo or audio equipment","Sound Systems","Boom Boxes","Radio Receivers","Radio Tuners","Radios","Speakers","Stereos","Tape Decks","Tape Players","Car Stereo","Turntable","Record player","tuners","other electronic devices","monitors","desktop","computer","laptop","E-Reader","E-Readers","Kindle","Kindles","Nook","Nooks","iPhone","iPad","iPads","tablet","DVD player","TV remote","Gaming Controller","Controller","Copiers or Fax Machines","Fax Machines","Copy Machines","Xerox Machines","Computer Monitors","Monitors","Computer Screens","Used Computer Monitors","Computers or Laptops","Tablet computer","Laptops","Tablets","Macbook","keyboards - computer","Computer equipment","Clock Radios","Alarm Clocks","wall chargers","USB wall plugs","clothing iron","calculator"],"VoiceInstructions":"E-WASTE can be dropped off for recycling or picked up at home for a fee. Find locations to drop off e-waste through the Take It Back Network. To schedule a pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000","Donate":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a Special Item pickup. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"E-Waste can't go in the garbage because they contain materials harmful to people, animals, and the environment.
","Didyouknow":"Electronics can't go in the garbage because they contain materials harmful to people, animals, and the environment.
","SocrataID":"87"},{"Id":"x130690","Name":"Eyeglasses","Taxonomies":"3086|3108","Title":"Eyeglasses","Alias":["Eyeglasses","Glasses","sunglasses","Eyeglass Frames","Glasses Frames"],"VoiceInstructions":"EYEGLASSES go in the garbage or can be dropped off for donation. Find donation sites through The Lions Club or organizations affiliated with OneSight.","Donate":"Contact your local thrift store to see if they take prescription glasses in good condition.
","Garbage":"Eyeglasses can go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"You can donate eyeglasses to The Lions Club or check to see if where you got your glasses has a take back program.
","SocrataID":"89"},{"Id":"x130691","Name":"Fabric or Textiles","Taxonomies":"3086|3097","Title":"Fabric or Textiles","Alias":["backpack","beach towel","bathroom towel","flags","landscaping fabric","Burlap","Tote bags - fabric","Heating blankets","Fabric","Cloth","Curtains","Textiles","Ripped Clothes","Worn Clothes","Stained Clothes","Canvas","Rags","Shower curtain","#60 cotton","Cotton fabric","wool fabrics","electric blanket","denim insulation","cotton insulation","Plastic shower curtains","Plastic textiles","leather"],"VoiceInstructions":"FABRIC OR TEXTILES go in the garbage or can be dropped off for recycling at thrift stores in the Threadcycle program. Find locations at Kingcounty.gov/threadcycle","Donate":"100% authentic, natural burlap (made from plant fibers, not polyester) is compostable. Cut it into strips and place in compost.
","Garbage":"For additional info regarding\r\n\r\nFats, Oils, or Grease
","Recycling":"You can recycle up to 2 gallons of cooking oil on each recycling collection day:
\r\nSmall amounts of oil and grease can be wiped up by paper towels or newspaper and placed in the food and yard waste container (compost).
","Garbage":"Put cooled fats, oil, or grease in a closed container, Ziploc bag, or in a thick plastic bag that's tightly tied.
","Didyouknow":"Fats, oils, and grease shouldn't be poured down the drain because they clog pipes and create backups.
","Binside":"You can recycle up to 2 gallons of cooking oil on each recycling collection day:
Bring fiberglass to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","Garbage":"Fiberglass can go in the garbage:
Fiberglass can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear gloves, googles, and protective clothing when handling.
","SocrataID":"92"},{"Id":"x130694","Name":"Fire Extinguishers","Taxonomies":"3086|3111|3126","Title":"Fire Extinguishers","Alias":"Fire Extinguishers","VoiceInstructions":"FIRE EXTINGUISHERS go in the garbage. Empty CO2 and halon (bromo difluoromethane) fire extinguishers go in the garbage. Bring fire extinguishers that are full or partially full to a household hazardous waste facility for free. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Empty CO2 and halon (bromo difluoromethane) fire extinguishers go in the garbage.
","Hazardous":"Bring fire extinguishers that are full or partially full to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","SocrataID":"93"},{"Id":"x130695","Name":"Fireplace or Briquette Ashes","Taxonomies":"3086|3143|3121","Title":"Fireplace or Briquette Ashes","Alias":["Fireplace or Briquette Ashes","Ashes","Charcoal","Burned Charcoal","Briquette Ashes","Fireplace Ashes","Charcoal briquettes"],"VoiceInstructions":"FIREPLACE OR BRIQUETTE ASHES goes in the garbage. Briquettes and ashes must be completely cooled, wetted, and placed in a closed box or bag. This prevents ash from scattering when your garbage is collected.","Garbage":"BBQ briqettes and fireplace and briquette ashes must be completely cooled, wetted, and placed in a closed box or bag. This prevents ash from scattering when your garbage is collected.
","SocrataID":"94"},{"Id":"x130696","Name":"Fireworks","Taxonomies":"3086|3109","Title":"Fireworks","Alias":["Fireworks","Firecrackers","Mortars","Bottle Rockets"],"VoiceInstructions":"FIREWORKS go in the garbage. Make sure used fireworks are completely burned out and cooled down by submerging them in a bucket of water for fifteen minutes before putting them in the garbage. Learn more on the Washington State Fire Marshal website. To dispose of unused fireworks, Call the Seattle Police Firing Range at (206) 684-7470 for more information.","Garbage":"Only fireworks that are completely burned out AND cooled down by submerging them in a bucket of water for fifteen minutes can be put in the garbage. DO NOT put used fireworks that haven't been soaked into a paper or plastic bag, or unused fireworks in the garbage. This could catch fire in the bag. If disposed of improperly, used fireworks can pose a danger to employees who handle trash at local transfer stations.
","Hazardous":"Call the Seattle Police Firing Range at (206) 684-7470 to dispose of small, unused residential fireworks.
","SocrataID":"95"},{"Id":"x130697","Name":"Flares","Taxonomies":"3086|3142","Title":"Flares","Alias":["Flares","Boat Flares","Marine Flares","Emergency Flares","Road Flares"],"VoiceInstructions":"Bring up to 10 flares per trip to a household hazardous waste facility for no fee. Some limits may apply. Call the King County Hazardous Waste Help Line at (206) 296-4692 for more information before dropping off your flares.","Hazardous":"Bring up to 10 flares per trip to a household hazardous waste facility for no fee. Some limits may apply. Call the King County Hazardous Waste Help Line at (206) 296-4692 for more information before dropping off your flares.
","SocrataID":"96"},{"Id":"x130698","Name":"Light Bulbs","Taxonomies":"3086|3109|3108|3120","Title":"Light Bulbs","Alias":["LED Commercial Downlights","Light Bulbs","Fluorescent Light Bulbs","Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs","Light Bulbs - Fluorescent","Ceiling Lights","Fluorescent Tubes","Electric Bulbs - Fluorescent","Electric Tubes - Fluorescent","Halogen or Xenon Light Bulbs","Light Bulbs - Halogen ","Light Bulbs - Xenon","Xenon Light Bulbs","Halogen Light Bulbs","Incandescent Light Bulbs","Light Bulbs - Incandescent ","Led Light Bulbs","Light Bulbs - Led","Lightbulbs","CFLs","neon signs","neon light bulbs"],"VoiceInstructions":"FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS are potentially hazardous. Take them to a household hazardous waste facility, or LightRecycle.org locations for free. Or schedule a pick up at your home for a $5 fee. To prevent breaking the tubes or bulbs and releasing mercury when storing or transporting, wrap them in newspaper or put back in their original packaging. Fluorescent tubes and CFLs are banned from the garbage because they contain mercury, which is highly toxic. To schedule a pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206) 684-3000","Garbage":"Incandescent, LED, Halogen, LED commercial downlights and Xenon light bulbs go in the garbage.
","Curbside":"For Compact Fluorescent bulbs ONLY: Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup for a $5 fee.
","Hazardous":"Bring up to 10 fluorescent tubes and CFLs per trip to a household hazardous waste facility or to a LightRecycle location. No fee.
","Didyouknow":"Fluorescent tubes and CFLs are banned from the garbage because they contain mercury, which is highly toxic. To prevent breaking the tubes or bulbs and releasing mercury when storing or transporting, wrap them in newspaper or put back in their original packaging.
Halogen and xenon light bulbs can't be recycled because they have different melting points than recyclable glass bottles and jars.
","SocrataID":"97"},{"Id":"x130699","Name":"Flushable Wipes","Taxonomies":"3086|3133|3115","Title":"Flushable Wipes","Alias":["Flushable Wipes","compostable wipes","Baby Wipes","Disposable Wipes","Wipes","Biodegradable Wipes","Swedish Hand Towel"],"VoiceInstructions":"FLUSHABLE WIPES go in the garbage. This includes Baby wipes, wet wipes, cleaning wipes, and any wipes labeled \"flushable\". If flushed down your toilet, they can clog your sewer pipes leading to backups.","Garbage":"All wipes go in the garbage and not in the toilet or in the compost, regardless of what their packaging says. Paper towels that have only been used to dry hands after washing are the only similar type of material accepted in the compost.
","SocrataID":"98"},{"Id":"x130700","Name":"Foamcore","Taxonomies":"3086|3131","Title":"Foamcore","Alias":["Foamcore","Foamboard","Foam board","Foam core","Posterboard","Poster board","Foam floor tiles"],"VoiceInstructions":"FOAMCORE and foamboards go in the garbage.","Garbage":"Foamcore and foam boards go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"100"},{"Id":"x130701","Name":"Food Box Liners","Taxonomies":"3086|3136|3100|3132|3103","Title":"Food Box Liners","Alias":["Food Box Liners","Box Liners","Food Box Bags","Cereal Bags","Cracker Bags","Waxed cereal bags"],"VoiceInstructions":"FOOD BOX LINERS go in the garbage. Plastic liners, bags, and trays are too dirty to recycle.","Garbage":"Plastic liners, bags, waxed bags, and trays from food boxes, such as cereal or crackers, go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"102"},{"Id":"x130702","Name":"Food Scraps","Taxonomies":"3086|3098","Title":"Food Scraps","Alias":["spoiled food","spoiled meat","Food Scraps","Leftovers","Scraps","Table Scraps","Leftover Food","Food Waste","Meat","Chicken","Clam Shells","Clams","Mussels","Oysters","Oyster shells","Chicken Bones","Eggshells","Fruit","Vegetables","Nutshells","Bread","Pasta","Rice","Cheese","Grains","Fish","Dairy","Bones","Seafood","Coffee Grounds","Butter","Bird Seed","Birdseed","Crab Shells","Citrus Peels","Orange Peels","Flour","Sugar","Protein powder","expired food","egg shells","egg shells","egg shells","offal"],"VoiceInstructions":"FOOD SCRAPS go in the yard waste. This includes meat, dairy, bones and shells.","General":"Any unwanted food product goes in the compost! Snacks, leftovers, spoiled food, meat and dairy-- it's all acceptable! Learn more about food waste reduction and composting here.
\r\nMake sure to remove any sort of plastic from your food scraps, like produce stickers! Plastic does not decompose and is extremely hard to sort out in the compost process. It will then be in the final product compost and sold to customers. If there is plastic in the compost, that means we are putting plastics and microplastics into our gardens and soil.
","Foodandyard":"Tea bags that are made of plastic go in the garbage
","Didyouknow":"The shiny coating on paper plates and cups is usually plastic. Scrape the coating with your fingernail or a knife. If wax collects under your fingernail, the coating is wax. Wax-coated cups and plates can go in your food waste cart.
","SocrataID":"104"},{"Id":"x130703","Name":"Food-Soiled Paper","Taxonomies":"3086|3130","Title":"Food-Soiled Paper","Alias":["Food-Soiled Paper","Food Soiled Paper","Fast Food Paper wrapper","Food Wrapper - Paper","Pizza Box","Butcher Paper","Aluminum Foil – Food Wrapping","muffin wrapper"],"VoiceInstructions":"FOOD-SOILED PAPER goes in the yard waste. Make sure the paper does not have a shiny coating, which is plastic and non compostable. Waxed paper, where you can scratch the wax off, is acceptable.","Foodandyard":"Uncoated paper with food or grease on it goes in the food and yard waste. This includes:
\r\nShiny, plastic-coated food packaging and fast food wrappers, paper plates, or bowls go in the garbage.
\r\nButcher paper and aluminum foil food wrappers belong in the garbage. They are made of multiple materials and are hard to properly clean for recycling.
","Didyouknow":"The shiny coating on paper plates and cups is usually plastic. Scrape the coating with your fingernail or a knife. If wax collects under your fingernail, the coating is wax. Wax-coated cups and plates can go in your food waste cart.
","SocrataID":"105"},{"Id":"x130704","Name":"Frozen Food Boxes","Taxonomies":"3086|3103","Title":"Frozen Food Boxes","Alias":["Frozen Food Boxes","Box for Frozen Food","Tv Dinner Boxes","Frozen Dinner Boxes","plastic coated cardboard"],"VoiceInstructions":"Clean FROZEN FOOD BOXES can be recycled. Dirty, food covered boxes go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Food trays that are not clean empty and dry go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"106"},{"Id":"x130705","Name":"Furnaces","Taxonomies":"3086|3091","Title":"Furnaces","Alias":["Furnaces","Furnace Parts"],"VoiceInstructions":"FURNACES are a health hazard. Due to their potentially hazardous nature, they are not accepted at the transfer stations. Many scrap metal dealers will buy asbestos-free metal duct and furnace parts. To dispose of furnaces, furnace parts, or boilers that contain asbestos, contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at (206) 343-8800.","Hazardous":"To dispose furnaces, furnace parts, or boilers that contain asbestos, contact the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency at (206) 343-8800.
","Didyouknow":"Many scrap metal dealers will buy asbestos-free metal duct and furnace parts.
","SocrataID":"107"},{"Id":"x130706","Name":"Garden Hoses","Taxonomies":"3086|3118","Title":"Garden Hoses","Alias":["Garden Hoses","Rubber Hoses","Hoses","Garden Soaker Hoses","Soaker Hoses"],"VoiceInstructions":"GARDEN HOSES go in the garbage. Do not put them in the recycling.","Donate":"Resell or give away a gently used hose using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing. You could also consider contacting your local P-patch community garden to donate a gently used hose.
","Garbage":"Hoses go in the garbage. Cut hose into pieces if it doesn't fit in your cart with the lid closed.
","Didyouknow":"Old garden hoses can be repurposed to pad ropes used to support new or weak trees.
","SocrataID":"108"},{"Id":"x130707","Name":"Fuel Canisters","Taxonomies":"3086|3142","Title":"Fuel Cans","Alias":["Gas Cans","Fuel Can","Kerosene Container","Kerosene Can","Diesel Can","Diesel Container","Fuel Container","Gas Container"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty GAS CANS that are 5 gallons or smaller can go in the garbage. Leave the lid off empty cans for 2 days to releasse gas fumes before putting in the garbage.","General":"For information about compressed fuel containers, See Small Gas Containers.
","Garbage":"Empty fuel cans that are 5 gallons or smaller can go in the garbage. Leave lid off empty can for 2 days before putting in garbage to release fuel fumes.
","Hazardous":"Small fuel canisters (5 gallons or less) with any amount of gas, diesel, kerosene, butane or other fuel can be taken to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","SocrataID":"109"},{"Id":"x130708","Name":"Liquid Fuel","Taxonomies":"3086|3142|3112","Title":"Liquid Fuel","Alias":["Gasoline","bioethanol","Gas","Fuel","Fuel","Diesel","Kerosene","Propane","Liquid Fuel"],"VoiceInstructions":"GASOLINE is a health hazard. Bring gasoline to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Limit 30-gallons per trip. Put gas in sealed containers that are 5 gallons or less. Use approved gasoline containers (not food or milk jugs). For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Hazardous":"Bring fuel to a household hazardous waste facility:
Gel hot and cold packs go in the garbage. They are not recyclable or compostable. Gel packs labeled 'Compostable' are not accepted in food and yard Waste carts. Do Not pour gel down the drain or flush down the toilet. It will clog the pipes.
","SocrataID":"111"},{"Id":"x130710","Name":"Gift Wrap","Taxonomies":"3086|3133","Title":"Gift Wrap","Alias":["Gift Wrap","foil gift bows","plastic gift bows","plastic or foil gift bows","Tissue Paper","Gift Tissue Paper","Christmas Paper","Wrapping Paper","Gift Bag - Paper","Gift Bag - Plastic","Paper Gift Bags","Plastic Gift Bags","Craft Paper","Kraft Paper","Construction Paper","Paper Gift Boxes","Colored Paper"],"VoiceInstructions":"GIFT WRAP can be recycled if it is wrapping paper, Paper gift bags, Paper gift boxes, Gift tissue paper. But it goes in the garbage if it is Plastic gift wrap, Foil gift wrap, Plastic or foil gift bows.","General":"Plastic gift wrap, soiled wrapping paper and wrapping paper with excess glitter, tape, paint and metallic coatings go into the garbage.
","Recycling":"These items go in the garbage:
Bottles smaller than three inches, any frosted glass bottles, Pyrex, and any heat-treated bakeware or kitchen glass is not recyclable.
","Didyouknow":"Jars coated with oily food like peanut butter can be wiped first with a paper towel (put the paper towel in the food and yard waste). Very small amounts of peanut butter or food residue are okay.
","SocrataID":"113"},{"Id":"x130712","Name":"Glass or Ceramic Household Items","Taxonomies":"3086|3108","Title":"Glass or Ceramic Household Items","Alias":["Glass or Ceramic Household Items","Ceramic Household Items","Ceramics","Plates - Ceramic","Bowls - Ceramic","Glass - Vase","Pottery","Terra Cotta Pots","Clay Items","Ceramic pots","Picture Frame Glass","Borosilicate Glass","Glass Carafe","Flower pots","Broken terra cotta pots","Broken ceramics","glass furniture"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can donate GLASS OR CERAMIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS in good condition to local thrift stores, on Craigslist, and Buy Nothing group or it can go in the garbage. Damaged glass or ceramic household items such as plates, bowls, or drinking glasses can go in the garbage.","Donate":"Donate glass or ceramic household items in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Garbage":"Damaged glass or ceramic household items such as plates, bowls, drinking glasses, or terra cotta pots can go in the garbage. Any frosted glass, picture frame glass, glass used for candles, heat-treated bakeware or kitchen glass is garbage. These types of glass are not recyclable
","Didyouknow":"Glass other than jars and bottles can't be recycled because they have different melting points than jars and bottles, which is the glass that recyclers process.
","SocrataID":"114"},{"Id":"x130713","Name":"Glues or Adhesives","Taxonomies":"3086|3112","Title":"Glues or Adhesives","Alias":["Liquid Nails","Glues or Adhesives","Adhesives","Elmers Glue","Glue Sticks","Paste","Super Glue","Wood Glue"],"VoiceInstructions":"GLUES OR ADHESIVES go in the garbage. Non-toxic glues go in the garbage. This includes Elmer's, glue sticks, and other glues used in schools. Bring glues and adhesives labeled with caution, warning, danger, or poison to a household hazardous waste facility for free. All containers must be 5 gallons or less. Limit 50-gallons per trip. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Non-toxic glues go in the garbage. This includes Elmer's, glue sticks, and other glues used in schools.
","Hazardous":"Bring glues and adhesives labeled with caution, warning, danger, or poison to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
You can put gold, silver, and other precious metals in the garbage. It is not a material that can be collected in large enough amouts for recycling.
","Dropoff":"You can often sell gold, silver, and broken jewelry to jewelry buyers or coin and precious metal dealers.
","SocrataID":"116"},{"Id":"x130715","Name":"Vehicles","Taxonomies":"3086|3142","Title":"Vehicles","Alias":["Vehicles","Cars","SUVs","Trucks","Golf Carts","RVs","RV","Recreational vehicles","Recreational vehicle","Vans","Camper Vans","Campers"],"VoiceInstructions":"VEHICLES must be picked up for disposal and recycling. Many local charities will take vehicles as a donation.","General":"Vehicles such as cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, recreational vehicles (RVs), campers, and golf carts can be recycled, removed, and reported using the resources below.
\r\nIf you are the vehicle owner:
\r\nReport abandoned vehicles to one of the below for removal.
\r\nMany charitable organizations accept vehicles and provide a receipt for a tax deduction.
","SocrataID":"117"},{"Id":"x130716","Name":"Grass Clippings or Sod","Taxonomies":"3086|3102","Title":"Grass Clippings or Sod","Alias":["Grass Clippings or Sod","Sod","Lawn Thatch"],"VoiceInstructions":"GRASS CLIPPINGS OR SOD goes in the yard waste or can be taken to City Transfer stations for a fee. Remove as much soil as possible from the sod. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Donate":"Consider leaving grass clippings in place so the nutrients can enrich the lawn. Check the Garden Hotline to learn about grasscycling.
","Foodandyard":"Grass clippings and small amounts of sod can go in the food and yard waste. Don't exceed the weight limits printed on your cart.
","Dropoff":"Bring large amounts of grass clippings and sod to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"118"},{"Id":"x130717","Name":"Greeting Cards","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Greeting Cards","Alias":["Greeting Cards","Birthday Cards","Cards","Holiday Cards","Christmas Cards","Postcards","Postcard"],"VoiceInstructions":"Paper GREETING CARDS go in the recycling.","Recycling":"Greeting cards and other paper cards go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"Cards with lots of plastic, glitter, or other materials: remove the non-paper parts and put in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"119"},{"Id":"x130718","Name":"Grocery or Shopping Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3136|3100","Title":"Grocery or Shopping Bags","Alias":["Grocery Bags","Grocery or Shopping Bags","Plastic Bags","Plastic Grocery Bags","Produce or Bulk Food Bags","Produce Bags or Bulk Food Bags","Plastic Produce Bags","Plastic Food Bags","Vegetable Bags","Produce Bags","Veggie Bags","Grocery Bags - Produce","Bulk Food Bags","Wine Bags"],"VoiceInstructions":"Plastic GROCERY OR SHOPPING BAGS go in the garbage. The City of Seattle no longer accepts plastic bags for recycle, but if they are clean and dry then plastic bags can be taken to retail locations for recycling. Clean paper bags can go in recycling, but wet or food soiled paper bags go in yard waste.","General":"Single plastic bags go in the garbage. Bagged plastic bags are no longer accepted in the recycling as of January 1, 2020. They can be disposed of in the garbage.
","Donate":"Reuse bags in good condition
","Recycling":"Clean and dry paper bags
","Foodandyard":"Paper bags that are wet or food-soiled
","Garbage":"You can return clean plastic grocery bags and other plastic films to participating grocery stores to be recycled. Use a lookup tool to find locations near you.
","Didyouknow":"Single plastic bags go in the garbage because they jam the machinery at the recycling facility. Produce bags are not recyclable because they often contain food or moisture that contaminate the recycling.
","SocrataID":"120"},{"Id":"x130719","Name":"Gutters","Taxonomies":"3086|3089","Title":"Gutters","Alias":["Gutters","Rain Gutters","Roof Gutters"],"VoiceInstructions":"GUTTERS can go to the transfer station, fees may apply. Gutters should be less than 8 feet long. Aluminum gutters can be recycled for free. Plastic gutters are disposed of for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Transferstation":"Bring gutters 8 feet or less in length to city transfer stations:
Donate hand tools in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Donate hardbound books in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"If you remove the hard cover and binding, the inside pages can be recycled.
","Garbage":"Intact (with cover and binding) hardcover books go in the garbage. This is because the hard cover and binding are not recyclable.
","Didyouknow":"Hardcover books can't be recycled due to the glue in the binding.
","SocrataID":"125"},{"Id":"x130723","Name":"Helium Tanks","Taxonomies":"3086|3111|3126","Title":"Helium Tanks","Alias":"Helium Tanks","VoiceInstructions":"HELIUM TANKS go in the garbage or can be dropped off at City Transfer stations. Empty helium tanks 5 gallons or smaller can go in the garbage. Turn the valve all the way to the left to release remaining helium. Check with your supplier for return and refill options. For tanks larger than 5 gallons or commercial cylinders, refer to information printed on the tank for instructions on recycling or exchange options.","Garbage":"Empty helium tanks 5 gallons or smaller can go in the garbage:
Check with your supplier for return and refill options.
For tanks larger than 5 gallons or commercial cylinders, refer to information printed on the tank for instructions on recycling or exchange options.
","Didyouknow":"Helium tanks, even empty ones, cannot go in recycling because the compression in the canister is a potentially hazardous.
","SocrataID":"127"},{"Id":"x130724","Name":"Hobby Chemicals","Taxonomies":"3086|3112","Title":"Hobby Chemicals","Alias":["Hobby Chemicals","Craft Chemicals"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty HOBBY CHEMICALS go in the garbage. Bring partially full containers of hobby chemicals labeled with caution, warning, danger, or poison to a household hazardous waste facility for free. All containers must be 5 gallons or less. Limit 50-gallons per trip. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Empty hobby chemical containers go in the garbage.
","Hazardous":"Bring partially full containers of hobby chemicals labeled with caution, warning, danger, or poison to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
Donate holiday lights in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Garbage":"String/Holiday lights can go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Hot or cold to-go cups can be recycled it they are empty clean and dry.
","Recycling":"Houseplants go in the food and yard waste. Remove plants from potting soil and planters.
","Transferstation":"Houseplants can go to city transfer stations as yard waste. Remove soil and pots. Fees apply. Check rates here.
","SocrataID":"131"},{"Id":"x130728","Name":"Household Furniture","Taxonomies":"3086|3121","Title":"Household Furniture","Alias":["book case","bookcase","metal patio furniture","wire kennels","wire dog crates","cat trees","Chairs","Metal Chairs","Coat Racks","Clothing Rack","Coffee Tables","Couches","Dining Room Tables","Furniture","Lazy Boy","Love Seats","Ottomans","Recliners","Sectional Couches","Side Table","Shoe Racks","Sofas","Tables","Piano","File Cabinet","Metal Furniture Frames","Outdoor chairs","Baby gate","Light fixture","Recessed light trim kit","Wood furniture"],"VoiceInstructions":"HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE can be donated or resold if it is in good working condition. Contact thrift stores to see if it is accepted. Broken or large frames can be taken to Seattle transfer stations or picked up for a fee. To schedule a pickup go to www.seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206) 684-3000","Donate":"Metal furniture frames go into recycle.
","Curbside":"Furniture is not allowed in dumpsters.
","Transferstation":"Paper, plastic, and plastic coated paper ice cream cartons and lids go in the recycling if they are clean, dry, and empty.
","Garbage":"Dirty ice cream cartons go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"133"},{"Id":"x130730","Name":"Iron or Steel","Taxonomies":"3086|3128","Title":"Iron or Steel","Alias":["Iron or Steel","Steel","Iron"],"VoiceInstructions":"IRON OR STEEL can be recycled. Pieces larger than 3 inches without large amounts of rubber, plastic or wood go in the recycling. You can drop off iron and steel at City Transfer stations for recycling for free. Large items can be picked up for a fee. Schedule a pick up at www.seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Recycling":"Metal parts larger than 3 inches go in the recycling.
For larger items, submit a request onlineor call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item collection. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"All metal, except car parts, is accepted as recycling at city transfer stations. There is no fee for most metal.
Large metal parts can be put at the curb for pickup on your recycling collection day.
You can donate jewelry and coins to thrift stores, and can often sell these items to jewelry buyers or coin and precious metal dealers.
","Garbage":"You can put jewelry and coins in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"137"},{"Id":"x130733","Name":"Junk Mail","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Junk Mail","Alias":["Junk Mail","Coupons","Catalogs","Magazines","Phone Books","Newspapers","Spam","Advertisements","Glossy Flyers"],"VoiceInstructions":"JUNK MAIL goes in the recycling this includes all paper junk mail, magazines, and catalogs.","Recycling":"All paper junk mail goes in the recycling. Please open and separate junk mail before recycling. Items include:
\r\nPaper and junk mail can't go in the garbage. Sign up to stop junk mail.
","SocrataID":"140"},{"Id":"x130734","Name":"Keys","Taxonomies":"3086|3129","Title":"Keys","Alias":["Keys","Ring of Keys","Key fobs"],"VoiceInstructions":"Keys and other metal items smaller than 3 inches go in the garbage. They cannot be recycled because small metal items can fall through equipment at the recycling sorting facility.","General":"For electronic key fobs, reach out to your car dealership about disposal options. Do not put them in the garbage.
","Garbage":"Keys and other metal items smaller than 3 inches go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Small metal items can fall through the sorting machinery at the recycling plant.
","SocrataID":"141"},{"Id":"x130735","Name":"Facial Tissue (Kleenex)","Taxonomies":"3086|3133","Title":"Facial Tissue (Kleenex)","Alias":["Facial Tissue (Kleenex)","Kleenexes","Tissues","Used Kleenexes","Used Tissues"],"VoiceInstructions":"KLEENEX and FACIAL TISSUE go in the garbage.","Garbage":"Kleenex (facial tissue) goes in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Used tissues cannot be composted because they have bodily fluids on them. Do not flush tissues, as they clog pipes.
","SocrataID":"142"},{"Id":"x130737","Name":"Paint, Paint Thinner, and Paint Cans","Taxonomies":"3086|3112|3093|3118","Title":"Paint, Paint Thinner, and Paint Cans","Alias":["paint balls","Latex Paint, acrylic paint, and water-based paint","Latex Paint","Paint - Latex","House Paint - Latex","Acrylic Paint","Paint - Acrylic","Paint - Water-Based","paint cans","Paint - empty cans","Paint - old","oil-based paint","oil-based paint","paint - oil based","paint - oil-based","oil based paint","oil paints","paint remover","paint thinner"],"VoiceInstructions":"LATEX PAINT goes in the garbage or can be dropped off for recycling at specific facilities for a fee. Dry out the latex paint by leaving the can open or adding cat litter. Separate the lid from the dried paint can and put both in your garbage (removing the lid lets your garbage collector knows the paint is dried). Drop off for a fee at local locations in the Take it Back network.","General":"No type of paint should be poured down the drain. Some paints are hazardous to human health and the environment, and even non-hazardous paints can have added chemicals and metals that are difficult for our water treatment systems to filter and are harmful for our waterways.
","Garbage":"Drop off leftover architectural paint products for free at a PaintCare drop-off site. Accepted products include latex paint, oil-based paint, stain, varnish, and more. No fee. Visit the PaintCare website to find a drop-off location near you and to view a list of accepted products.
","Hazardous":"Empty and flatten laundry detergent boxes and then put in the recycling.
","SocrataID":"145"},{"Id":"x130739","Name":"Laundry Detergent Jugs","Taxonomies":"3086|3140","Title":"Laundry Detergent Jugs","Alias":["Laundry Detergent Jugs","Detergent Jugs","Plastic Detergent Jugs","Laundry detergent bottles","detergent bottles","Plastic detergent containers","Plastic detergent bottles"],"VoiceInstructions":"LAUNDRY DETERGENT JUGS go in the recycling. Make sure the container is empty, screw the cap back on and put in the recycling.","Recycling":"Loose caps go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"146"},{"Id":"x130740","Name":"Lawn Mowers or Power Equipment","Taxonomies":"3086|3122|3142|3118","Title":"Lawn Mowers, Pressure Washers, and Power Equipment","Alias":["Lawn Mowers or Power Equipment","drill","power drill","electric circular saw","Lawn trimmer","Riding mower","Power Washer","Pressure Washer","Gas Lawn Mowers","Gas Mowers","Mowers","Hover Mowers","Rotary Lawn Mowers","Power Equipment","Electric Mowers","Electric Lawn Mowers","Push Mowers","Chainsaw","Gas Chainsaw","Electric Chainsaw","Garden Power Tools","Farm Equipment","Air Compressor","Carpet cleaners"],"VoiceInstructions":"There are two options. You can donate lawn mowers or power equipment in working condition to local thrift stores. Call first to confirm acceptance policies. Another option is to bring emptied mowers and equipment to city transfer stations, but you must first drain all the gas and oil. There is no charge for lawn mowers. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations. Bring gas and oil to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Don't mix fluids together! Put fluids in a sealed container that is 5 gallons or less. Limit 50 gallons per trip. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Donate":"Lead pieces 3 inches or larger can go in the recycling:
Bring lead 8 feet or smaller to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"148"},{"Id":"x130742","Name":"Leaves, seeds, or Non-Woody Yard Waste","Taxonomies":"3086|3102","Title":"Leaves,Seeds, or Non-Woody Yard Waste","Alias":["Dead plants","Leaves or Non-Woody Yard Waste","Garden Waste","Compost","Yard Debris","Yard Waste","Leaves","Weeds","Seeds"],"VoiceInstructions":"LEAVES OR NON-WOODY YARD WASTE goes in food and yard waste or can be dropped off at city transfer stations for a fee. Leaves and non-woody yard waste go in the food and yard waste. Items must fit in your bin with the lid closed to avoid extra fees.","Foodandyard":"Leaves, seeds, and non-woody yard waste go in the food and yard waste.
\r\nFrom November 1-30, customers with Food & Yard Waste service can put out up to 10 bags of extra yard waste for free per collection day.
","Transferstation":"Bring leaves, seeds, or non-woody yard waste to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","Didyouknow":"Noxious weeds should be bagged and put in the garbage. Click this link to learn more!
","Binside":"Put extra yard waste in kraft paper, labeled \"compostable\" bags, or bundled with natural twine for pick up on collection day. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"149"},{"Id":"x130743","Name":"License Plates","Taxonomies":"3086|3122|3142","Title":"License Plates","Alias":"License Plates","VoiceInstructions":"LICENSE PLATES can be recycled. First remove the tabs and bend the license plates before putting in the recycling. They can also be dropped off at a vehicle licensing office, or you can mail them to the Department of Licensing at 1125 Washington Street Southeast, Olympia, Washington. The zipcode is 98504.","Recycling":"Remove the tabs and bend the license plates before putting in the recycling.
","Dropoff":"Bring license plates to a vehicle licensing office or mail them to:
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Unpainted and untreated wood goes in the food and yard waste:
Painted or treated wood goes in the garbage:
Bring lumber and wood boards to city transfer stations. {{proj[1].rate_text}}
","Binside":"Lumber or boards, that are painted or treated, which do not fit in your cart with the lid closed may be put in a plastic bag and placed next to your garbage cart on collection day. {{proj[4].rate_text}}
","SocrataID":"153"},{"Id":"x130746","Name":"Magazines","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Magazines","Alias":["Magazines","Catalogues"],"VoiceInstructions":"MAGAZINES go in the recycling.","Recycling":"Magazines go in the recycling.
","SocrataID":"154"},{"Id":"x130747","Name":"Mattresses or Futons","Taxonomies":"3086|3117","Title":"Mattresses, Mattress Topper or Futons","Alias":["Mattress topper","Mattresses","Beds","Box Springs","Bunk Beds","Memory Foam","Futons"],"VoiceInstructions":"MATTRESSES, MATTRESS TOPPERS OR FUTONS can be placed at curb if you schedule a pick up for a fee. Go to www.seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206) 684-3000. You can also drop them off at City Transfer Stations for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","General":"Box springs and mattresses infested with bed bugs must be sealed in plastic and labeled \"BED BUG INFESTED\".
","Donate":"Donate futon frames in good condition to local thrift stores. Mattresses and futons are generally not accepted at thrift stores.
","Curbside":"Schedule a Special Item pickup online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring mattresses, mattress toppers and futons to city transfer stations for disposal. Fees apply. Check rates here.
","SocrataID":"156"},{"Id":"x130748","Name":"Meat Trays","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3137|3141","Title":"Meat Trays","Alias":["Meat Trays","Foam Tray","Styrofoam Food Tray","Styrofoam Meat Tray","Meat Trays - compostable"],"VoiceInstructions":"Styrofoam meat trays and the plastic absorbent insert go in the garbage. Brown or beige trays for meat, poultry, and fish are made from plant-based material and are compostable so they can go in the food and yard waste.","Recycling":"Clean rigid plastic meat trays go in the recycling. Remove the plastic absorbent insert before recycling.
","Foodandyard":"Brown or tan trays for meat, poultry, and fish are made of compostable material and go in the food and yard waste.
","Garbage":"Any other color of foam meat tray and the plastic absorbent insert go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Brown or beige trays for meat, poultry, and fish are made from plant-based material and are compostable.
","SocrataID":"157"},{"Id":"x130749","Name":"Medicine Bottles","Taxonomies":"3086|3140","Title":"Medicine Bottles","Alias":["Medicine Bottles","Advil Bottles","Aspirin Bottles","Aspirin Containers","Iburprofen Bottles","Tylenol Bottles","Prescription Drug Bottles","Prescription Bottles","orange prescription bottles","Pill Bottles","Rx Bottles","Medication Containers","Cough syrup","Cough syrup bottles"],"VoiceInstructions":"Pill bottles, such as aspirin or vitamin bottles, go in the recycling. Plastic orange prescription medicine vials go the garbage. To find a location to get rid of medications go to med dash project dot org","General":"Bottles 3 inches or smaller go into the garbage.
","Recycling":"Pill bottles, such as aspirin or vitamin bottles, go in the recycling. These are often white, clear, or colors other than orange.
","Garbage":"Bring medicines to a secure medicine return site.
","Didyouknow":"Always dispose of medication properly. Flushing medicine down the toilet or sink, or putting medicine in your backyard compost or food and yard waste cart can pollute our waterways and the environment.
","SocrataID":"158"},{"Id":"x130750","Name":"Medicines","Taxonomies":"3086|3109","Title":"Medicines","Alias":["Medicines","Medications","Pills","Rx","Over the Counter Medicines","Over the Counter Medications","Prescriptions","Inhaler","Drugs","Unused prescription drugs"],"VoiceInstructions":"Drop off unused medicine. Find a location at med dash project dot org. Flushing medicine down the toilet or sink, or putting medicine in your backyard compost or food and yard waste bin can pollute our waterways and the environment.","Dropoff":"Bring medicines to a secure medicine return site. Find locations here.
","Didyouknow":"Always dispose of medication properly. Flushing medicine down the toilet or sink, or putting medicine in your backyard compost or food and yard waste cart can pollute our waterways and the environment.
","SocrataID":"159"},{"Id":"x130751","Name":"Metal Sinks, Tubs or Fixtures","Taxonomies":"3086|3091|3115","Title":"Metal Sinks, Tubs or Fixtures","Alias":["Metal Sinks, Tubs or Fixtures","Safes - Metal","Tubs - Metal","Sinks - Metal","Fixtures - Metal","Faucets"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can donate or resell sinks, tubs, and fixtures to building supply stores that specialize in salvage materials, on Craigslist, or Buy Nothing groups. A second options is that Metal sinks and fixtures larger than 3 inches can go in the recycling. Another option is to schedule a pick up for a $30 fee at www.seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000. You can also bring metal sinks, tubs, and fixtures less than 8 feet on all sides to city transfer stations. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Donate":"You can often donate or resell sinks, tubs, and fixtures to building supply stores that specialize in salvage materials.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Metal sinks and fixtures go in the recycling:
Bring metal sinks, tubs, and fixtures less than 8 feet on all sides to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check rates here.
","Dropoff":"Metal sinks can be dropped off at metal recyclers, often for free.
","SocrataID":"160"},{"Id":"x130752","Name":"Microwave Popcorn Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3100","Title":"Microwave Popcorn Bags","Alias":["Microwave Popcorn Bags","Popcorn Bags"],"VoiceInstructions":"MICROWAVE POPCORN BAGS go in the garbage.","Foodandyard":"Any leftover popcorn or kernels go in the food and yard waste.
","Garbage":"Microwave popcorn bags go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"161"},{"Id":"x130753","Name":"Milk, Juice, or Soup Cartons","Taxonomies":"3086|3132","Title":"Milk, Juice, or Soup Cartons","Alias":["Milk, Juice, or Soup Cartons","Cartons of Juice","Soup Cartons","Juice Cartons","Milk Cartons","Coated Cartons"],"VoiceInstructions":"MILK, JUICE, OR SOUP CARTONS can be recycled. They need to be Empty, Clean and Dry. Plastic spouts don't need to be removed to recycle milk cartons.","Recycling":"Plastic spouts don't need to be removed to recycle food cartons.
","SocrataID":"164"},{"Id":"x130754","Name":"Mirrors","Taxonomies":"3086|3108|3115","Title":"Mirrors","Alias":"Mirrors","VoiceInstructions":"Donate mirrors in working condition to local thrift stores, on Craigslist, and Buy Nothing groups. Some building supply or second use stores accept mirrors. Mirrors can go in the garbage.","Donate":"Donate mirrors in working condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
Some building supply or second use stores accept mirrors.
","Garbage":"Mirrors can go in the garbage:
Schedule a Special Item Pickup online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring large mirrors that don't fit in the cart to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check rates here.
","SocrataID":"165"},{"Id":"x130755","Name":"Mixed Construction Waste","Taxonomies":"3086|3089","Title":"Mixed Construction Waste","Alias":["Mixed C & D","Construction Debris","Construction Garbage","Construction Waste","Construction and Demolition Waste","Mixed Construction Waste","concrete bags - paper"],"VoiceInstructions":"Mixed construction and demolition materials can go to a transfer station or be taken to a construction and demolition facility. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Garbage":"Put small amounts of construction waste in the garbage. Do not exceed weight limits.
","Transferstation":"Bring mixed construction and demolition waste to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check rates here.
","Dropoff":"For other disposal and recycling options, view hauling requirements for certified facilities.
","SocrataID":"166"},{"Id":"x130756","Name":"Motor Oil, Containers and Filters","Taxonomies":"3086|3142|3112","Title":"Motor Oil, Containers and Filters","Alias":["Motor Oil","Auto Oil","Automobile Oil","Synthetic Motor Oil","Engine Oil","Car Oil ","Motor Oil Containers","Motor Oil Filters","Oil - Motor"],"VoiceInstructions":"Motor oil can be recycled if it doesn't contain solvents, bleach, or other materials. Set out up to 2 labeled 1 gallon plastic containers with lids next to your recycling bin for free. Or, it can go to the transfer station. Bring up to 5 gallons of oil per a trip to city transfer stations for free. You can also bring contaminated oil that contains solvents, bleach, or other materials to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Never pour motor oil on the ground or down the drain; it can pollute our waterways and the environment.","Garbage":"Empty motor oil containers and filters go in the garbage. They can't be recycled.
Puncture the oil filter and drain the oil into a container for 24 hours. Seal drained filter in a plastic bag and put in the garbage.
","Curbside":"You can recycle up to 2 gallons (or TWO 5 quart oil product containers) of motor oil on each recycling collection day:
\r\nBring up to 5 gallons of oil per a trip to city transfer stations. No fee.
","Dropoff":"Bring partially full motor oil containers to:
Bring drained or full oil filters to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","Hazardous":"Bring contaminated oil that contains solvents, bleach, or other materials to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","Didyouknow":"Motor oil can be recycled if it doesn't contain solvents, bleach, or other materials.
Never pour motor oil on the ground or down the drain; it can pollute our waterways and the environment.
","SocrataID":"168"},{"Id":"x130757","Name":"Mugs, Plates, or Bowls","Taxonomies":"3086|3108|3119","Title":"Mugs, Plates, or Bowls","Alias":["Mugs, Plates, or Bowls","dishes","China dishes","stoneware dishes","Bowls","Coffee Mugs","Dinner Plates","Plates"],"VoiceInstructions":"MUGS, PLATES OR BOWLS in good condition can be donated to thrift stores, on Craigslist and Buy Nothing groups. Broken items go in the garbage.","Donate":"Donate dinnerware in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Garbage":"Put broken mugs, plates, and bowls in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"171"},{"Id":"x130758","Name":"Newspapers","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Newspapers","Alias":"Newspapers","VoiceInstructions":"NEWSPAPERS can be recycled or go in food and yard waste. Wet or food-soiled newspaper goes in the food and yard waste. Clean, recyclable newspaper is not allowed in the garbage.","Recycling":"Newspaper goes in the recycling.
","Foodandyard":"Wet or food-soiled newspaper goes in the food and yard waste.
","Didyouknow":"Clean, recyclable newspaper is not allowed in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"173"},{"Id":"x130759","Name":"Office Furniture or Equipment","Taxonomies":"3086|3121","Title":"Office Furniture or Equipment","Alias":["3 ring binders","3-ring binders","three-ring binders","three ring binders","Pencil sharpeners (hand held)","Paper clips","Rubber bands","Office Furniture or Equipment","Filing cabinet","Office Equipment","Office Chairs","Rolling Chairs","Desks","Shelf","Binders","Office supplies","Tape dispenser"],"VoiceInstructions":"OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT can be donated or resold if in good working condition. Contact thrift stores to see if they are accepted. Broken or large items can be taken to Seattle transfer stations or picked up for a fee. To schedule a pickup go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206) 684-3000","Donate":"Donate furniture, equipment, and supplies in good condition to local thrift stores.
\r\nResell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Reuse":"Contact local schools to see if they will accept donations of binders, folders, or school supplies in good condition.
","Garbage":"Small office supplies, such as binders, pencil sharpeners, paper clips, rubber bands, pens, and pencils can go in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring office furniture and equipment to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","SocrataID":"174"},{"Id":"x130760","Name":"Oil Tanks","Taxonomies":"3086|3109","Title":"Oil Tanks","Alias":"Oil Tanks","VoiceInstructions":"OIL TANKS are hazardous. To find out how to dispose of oil tanks, For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Hazardous":"To learn how to dispose of oil tanks, call our household hazards line at (206) 296-4692. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
","SocrataID":"175"},{"Id":"x130763","Name":"Other Large Appliances","Taxonomies":"3086|3114|3123","Title":"Other Large Appliances","Alias":["Other Large Appliances","elliptical machine","exercise bike","Dish Washers","Dishwashers","Treadmills","Ellipticals","Elliptical machines","Stationary Bikes","Stationary Bicycles","Electric Bicycles","Electric Scooters","Hoverboards"],"VoiceInstructions":"Appliances in working condition can be resold using sites like Craigslist and Buy Nothing groups To schedule a pick up for a fee, go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems. or call (206)684-3000 . You can drop off up to 2 residential appliances per visit to city transfer stations. .. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Donate":"Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup for large appliances. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring large appliances to a city transfer station. Fees apply. Limit of two large appliances per load.
","SocrataID":"178"},{"Id":"x130764","Name":"Other Vehicle Fluids","Taxonomies":"3086|3142","Title":"Other Vehicle Fluids","Alias":["Other Vehicle Fluids","Car Fluids","Power Steering Fluid","Windshield Washer Fluid"],"VoiceInstructions":"VEHICLE FLUIDS could be hazardous. Bring automotive fluids (such as brake, transmission, hydraulic, or power steering fluids) to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Don't mix fluids with used motor oil! Put fluids in a sealed container that is 5 gallons or less. Limit 50-gallons per trip. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Hazardous":"Bring automotive fluids (such as brake, transmission, hydraulic, or power steering fluids) to a household hazardous waste facility:
Don't mix fluids with used motor oil!
","SocrataID":"179"},{"Id":"x130765","Name":"Packing Peanuts","Taxonomies":"3086|3141|3138|3139","Title":"Packing Peanuts","Alias":["cornstarch packing peanuts","compostable packing peanuts","Packing Peanuts","Corn Starch Peanuts","Styrofoam Peanuts","Biodegradable Foam Peanuts","Dissolving Peanuts","Dissolving Packing Peanuts","Disssolvable Packing Peanuts","Dissolving Foam Peanuts","Green cell foam insulation"],"VoiceInstructions":"PACKING PEANUTS go in the garbage. Or can be dropped off for reuse. Bag loose peanuts to put in the garbage. UPS and FedEx stores will take them back for free.","Garbage":"Styro Recycle in Kent accepts Styrofoam blocks, packing sheets, and packing peanuts for recycling.
","SocrataID":"180"},{"Id":"x130767","Name":"Painted or Treated Wood","Taxonomies":"3086|3143|3094","Title":"Painted or Treated Wood","Alias":["Painted or Treated Wood","Painted Boards","Treated Boards","Treated Lumber","Painted Wood","Treated Wood"," Pressure Treated Lumber","Creosote ties","Railroad ties","OSB wood"],"VoiceInstructions":"PAINTED OR TREATED WOOD goes in the garbage. You can also take it to City transfer stations for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Reuse":"Treated wood, such as railroad ties, can be used in landscaping to trellis plants or retain soil; consider offering on a buy nothing page or neighborhood giveaway platform.
","Garbage":"Painted or treated wood, including pressure-treated wood or railroad ties, can go in the garbage:
\r\nBring painted or treated lumber, including creosote and railroad ties, to city transfer stations. Pieces must be less than 8 feet long. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","Hazardous":"Neon signs and bulbs can be dropped of at HHW facilities.
","SocrataID":"182"},{"Id":"x130768","Name":"Pallets","Taxonomies":"3086|3143|3094","Title":"Pallets","Alias":["Pallets","wood pallets"],"VoiceInstructions":"Wood pallets without painted ends or chemical treatments can go in the yard waste, if they are broken down to fit in the cart. If set out they will be charged as extra yard waste. Bring to transfer station to dispose of as yard waste (if it is clean wood), or dispose of as garbage (if it's treated or has painted ends).","Foodandyard":"Break pallets made from untreated wood into pieces that are:
Pallets made from treated wood can be broken down and put in the garbage:
\r\nBring pallets to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","Binside":"These may be set out next to your garbage cart on collection day. Extra garbage fees apply.
","SocrataID":"183"},{"Id":"x130769","Name":"Paper Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3133","Title":"Paper Bags","Alias":["Paper Bags","Paper bread bag","Paper flour bag","Paper sugar bag"],"VoiceInstructions":"Clean and dry paper bags go into recycling. Food-soiled bags go in the food and yard waste cart.","Recycling":"Clean and dry paper bags go the recycling. Stickers, tape, and staples okay.
","Foodandyard":"Food-soiled bags go in the food and yard waste cart. Please remove all stickers, tape, or staples.
","SocrataID":"184"},{"Id":"x130770","Name":"Paper Berry Baskets","Taxonomies":"3086|3106|3132|3103","Title":"Paper Berry Baskets","Alias":["Paper Berry Baskets","Berry Baskets - Paper","Fruit Baskets - Paper","Strawberry Baskets - Paper","Blueberry Baskets - Paper","Blackberry Baskets - Paper","Raspberry Baskets - Paper"],"VoiceInstructions":"PAPER BERRY BASKETS go in the food and yard waste.","Foodandyard":"Paper berry baskets go in the food and yard waste.
","Didyouknow":"Paper berry baskets are made out of short paper fiber, which is not valuable for paper recycling.
","SocrataID":"185"},{"Id":"x130772","Name":"Napkins","Taxonomies":"3086|3133","Title":"Napkins","Alias":["Napkins","Dirty Napkins","Used Napkins","Soiled Napkins","Napkin – Unused","Napkin – Clean"],"VoiceInstructions":"PAPER NAPKINS go in the food and yard waste. Paper napkins and towels used with cleaning products or that have bodily fluids go in the garbage.","Donate":"Try to save clean and unused napkins for future use.
Pro Tip: Place clean napkins in your vehicle’s glove compartment for emergency clean-ups.
","Foodandyard":"Paper napkins and towels that have food or grease on them go in the food and yard waste.
","Garbage":"Paper napkins and towels used with cleaning products or that have bodily fluids go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"188"},{"Id":"x130773","Name":"Paper Plates or Cups","Taxonomies":"3086|3106|3133","Title":"Paper Plates or Cups","Alias":["Paper Plates or Cups","Paper Plates","Paper cups","Starbucks paper cup","paper plates - coated"],"VoiceInstructions":"Paper plates and cups that are clean, or with a small amount of liquid, can be reycled. If they are labeled as \"Compostable\" or are Uncoated (not shiny) then they go in food and yard waste. Dirty plates and cups with a shiny coating, along with Styrofoam plates and cups, go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Most paper cups have a thin plastic liner, even with this they are recyclable.
","Foodandyard":"The shiny coating on paper plates and cups is usually plastic. Scrape the coating with your fingernail or a knife. If wax collects under your fingernail, the coating is wax. Wax-coated cups and plates can go in your food waste cart.
","SocrataID":"189"},{"Id":"x130774","Name":"Paper Punch Holes","Taxonomies":"3086|3133","Title":"Paper Punch Holes","Alias":"Paper Punch Holes","VoiceInstructions":"Paper punch holes are too small to be recycled at the recycling facility so they go in food and yard waste.","Foodandyard":"Paper punch holes go in the food and yard waste.
","Didyouknow":"Paper punch holes are too small to be recycled at the recycling facility.
","SocrataID":"190"},{"Id":"x130775","Name":"Paper Towel Tubes, Toilet Paper Tubes, Cardboard Tubes","Taxonomies":"3086|3133","Title":"Paper Towel Tubes, Toilet Paper Tubes, Cardboard Tubes","Alias":["Paper Towel Rolls","Paper Towel tubes","Toilet Paper Rolls","Toilet Paper tubes","Bamboo-based Toilet Paper Rolls","Bamboo-based Toilet Paper tubes","Carboard tubes"],"VoiceInstructions":"Paper towel and toilet paper tubes go in the recycling. Glue and small amounts of paper are okay to leave on.","Recycling":"Try to save clean and unused paper towels for future use.
","Foodandyard":"Paper towels and napkins that have food or grease on them go in the food and yard waste.
\r\nUnused paper towels also go in the compost. The paper fiber is too short to be recycled into new paper products.
","Garbage":"Paper towels used with cleaning products or that have bodily fluids on them and blue \"shop\" towels, which are made of cotton, go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"192"},{"Id":"x130777","Name":"Paperback Books","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Paperback Books","Alias":["Paperback Books","Textbooks - Paperback","Softcover Books"],"VoiceInstructions":"Paperback books in good condition can be donated. Or they can go in the recycling.","Donate":"Donate paperback books in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Paperback books can go in your recycling cart.
","SocrataID":"193"},{"Id":"x130778","Name":"Plastic Jars","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3137","Title":"Plastic Jars","Alias":["Peanut Butter or Mayonnaise Jars","Mayonnaise Jars","Plastic Jars","Peanut Butter Jars","Plastic Food Jars","Jars - Plastic"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty, Clean and Dry PEANUT BUTTER OR MAYONNAISE JARS go in the recycling. Jars with food or oily film that cannot be cleaned off should to go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Jars can go in the recycling if they are clean, empty, and dry. If they are coated with oily food like peanut butter or mayonnaise, try washing with a little bit of hot water and soap. Then rinse jar clean. You could also wash them in the dishwasher.
","Garbage":"Jars coated with oily film that cannot be cleaned off should to go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"194"},{"Id":"x130779","Name":"Pesticide Containers","Taxonomies":"3086|3140","Title":"Pesticide Containers","Alias":["Pesticide Containers","rat poison","rat bait"],"VoiceInstructions":"PESTICIDE CONTAINERS go in the garbage. Bring full or partially-full pesticide containers to household hazardous waste facilities for free. Find ways to avoid using pesticides from the Garden Hotline. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Empty pesticide containers go in the garbage.
","Hazardous":"Bring full or partially-full pesticide containers to your nearest household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","Didyouknow":"Find ways to avoid using pesticides from the Garden Hotline.
","SocrataID":"195"},{"Id":"x130780","Name":"Pesticides","Taxonomies":"3086|3109","Title":"Pesticides","Alias":["Pesticides","Weed Killer","Weed and Feed","Herbicides","Fungicides","Insecticides","Bug Killer"],"VoiceInstructions":"PESTICIDES are hazardous. Bring pesticides to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Find ways to avoid using pesticides from the Garden Hotline. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Empty pesticide containers go in the garbage.
","Hazardous":"Bring pesticides to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","Didyouknow":"Find ways to avoid using pesticides from the Garden Hotline.
","SocrataID":"196"},{"Id":"x130781","Name":"Pet Food","Taxonomies":"3086|3098|3121","Title":"Pet Food","Alias":["Pet Food","cat food cans","Dog Food","Canned Cat Food","Canned Dog Food","Wet Cat Food","Cat Food","Dog bones"],"VoiceInstructions":"PET FOOD goes in the food and yard waste. Both wet and dry pet food can be composted.","Recycling":"Cat food cans that are clean, dry, and empty, are recyclable.
","Foodandyard":"Both dry and wet pet food, dog bones, and pet treats can go in the food and yard waste. They will be turned into valuable compost.
","Didyouknow":"Wrap wet pet food in newspaper, a paper bag, or a compostable bag to help keep your cart clean.
","SocrataID":"197"},{"Id":"x130782","Name":"Pet Food Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3133|3100","Title":"Pet Food Bags","Alias":["Pet Food Bags","Cat Food Bags","Dog Food Bags","Kibble Bags","Animal Food Bags"],"VoiceInstructions":"Paper pet food bags go in the recycling. Plastic pet food bags go in the garbage. Those bags are made of multiple materials that can't be recycled.","Recycling":"Paper pet food bags go in the recycling. Remove any string stitching first.
","Garbage":"Plastic pet food bags and bags made of multiple materials go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"198"},{"Id":"x130783","Name":"Pet Waste, Litter and Feces","Taxonomies":"3086|3102|3121","Title":"Pet Waste or Litter","Alias":["Pet Waste or Litter","Cat Litter","Cat Poop","Cat Waste","Dog Poop","Dog Waste","Kitty Litter","Poop","feces","Pee pads"],"VoiceInstructions":"PET WASTE OR LITTER goes in the garbage. Bag pet waste, and used kitty litter. Tie off the bags and put in the garbage. Pet waste cannot be composted at home or through industrial composting. Never flush kitty litter down the toilet!","General":"Pet waste (such as dog and cat waste) and kitty litter CANNOT be composted in the food and yard waste or in backyard composting carts because they pose risk of biohazardous contamination.
","Garbage":"All pet waste goes into garbage bins or pet waste stations. Bag pet waste, used cat litter, and feces. Tie off the bags and put in the garbage.
\r\n","Didyouknow":"Never flush kitty litter down the toilet!
Pet waste can't be composted in the food and yard waste or in backyard composting carts.
","SocrataID":"199"},{"Id":"x130784","Name":"Phone Books","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Phone Books","Alias":["Phone Books","White Pages","Yellow Pages"],"VoiceInstructions":"PHONE BOOKS goes in the recycling. You can opt out of receiving phone books.","Recycling":"Phone books go in the recycling.
","Didyouknow":"You can opt out of receiving phone books.
Phone books aren't allowed in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"200"},{"Id":"x130785","Name":"Photographs","Taxonomies":"3086|3134","Title":"Photographs","Alias":["slides","photo negative","photo film","xray film","X-ray film","Photographs","Photo Paper","Pictures","35mm slides","Film negatives"],"VoiceInstructions":"Photographs go in the garbage. Photographs aren't recyclable because of the chemicals used to create them and the short fibers used for their paper.","Donate":"Many craft stores will take unwanted photos or 35mm slides as donation. Seattle Recreative, a creative-reuse store relies on donations of unused/unwanted craft supplies that would otherwise end up in a landfill. There are other creative reuse stores across the city. Check out their websites and send them an email or give them a call about donations.
","Garbage":"Photographs, xray films, and slides go in the garbage. The coatings on photographs make the paper undesirable for recycling.
","Didyouknow":"Photographs aren't recyclable because of the chemicals used to create them and the short fibers used for their paper.
","SocrataID":"201"},{"Id":"x130786","Name":"Pizza Boxes","Taxonomies":"3086|3106|3132|3103","Title":"Pizza Boxes","Alias":"Pizza Boxes","VoiceInstructions":"PIZZA BOXES go in the food and yard waste but first, remove any foil, plastic cups or pieces.","Foodandyard":"Plants and trees go in the food and yard waste. Remove pots and soil. All pieces must be less than 4 inches in diameter and under 4 feet long.
","Didyouknow":"You can give your plant a new home through your neighborhood Buy Nothing group or PlantAmnesty.
","SocrataID":"203"},{"Id":"x130788","Name":"Plant Pots","Taxonomies":"3086|3102|3118|3139","Title":"Plant Pots","Alias":["plastic plant tray","plastic plant containers","Plant Based Containers","Nursery pots","Plastic plant pots","Plant Pots","4 Inch Pots","5 Gallon Plant Pots","Nursery Pots","Plant Containers","Plastic Pots","Plastic flower pots"],"VoiceInstructions":"Clean plastic pots go in the recycling. Ceramic or dirty pots go in the garbage.","Reuse":"Plastic seedling trays can be reused. Fill them with potting soil and use them to start your own seeds for your garden.
","Recycling":"Empty and rinsed plastic plant pots go in the recycling.
","Foodandyard":"Plant Containers can be compostable IF the phrase \"compostable\" is featured. If in doubt it's better to throw the container in the garbage.
","Garbage":"Dirty or ceramic plant pots go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Ask about reuse and recycling options where you buy plant pots. Some garden stores and nurseries will take back plastic pots and reuse them.
","SocrataID":"204"},{"Id":"x130789","Name":"Plastic Berry Baskets","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3137","Title":"Plastic Berry Baskets","Alias":"Plastic Berry Baskets","VoiceInstructions":"PLASTIC BERRY BASKETS go in the garbage. Thin green plastic berry baskets are not recyclable. Bring them back to the store for reuse.","Garbage":"Plastic berry baskets (thin green plastic mesh baskets) go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"205"},{"Id":"x130790","Name":"Plastic Food Trays","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3137","Title":"Plastic Food Trays","Alias":["Berry Clamshell","Cookie Trays - Plastic","Plastic cookie trays","Plastic Berry Trays","Plastic Trays","Berry Trays","Plastic Food Trays","Food Trays - Plastic"],"VoiceInstructions":"PLASTIC FOOD TRAYS go in the recycling. Plastic berry trays larger than 3-inches are recyclable.","Recycling":"Donate plastic clothes hangers in good condition to local thrift stores.
","Garbage":"Plastic clothes hangers go in the garbage. They can't be recycled.
","SocrataID":"208"},{"Id":"x130793","Name":"Plastic Cups or Utensils","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3137","Title":"Plastic Cups or Utensils","Alias":["Plastic Cups or Utensils","Plastic To-go cups","Beer Pong Cups","Cups - Plastic","Plastic Forks","Plastic Knives","Plastic Plates","Plastic Serviceware","Sporks","Plastic Spoons","Plastic Sporks","Party Cups","Red Party Cups","Solo Cups","plastic cutlery","plastic silverware"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty and clean plastic cups go in the recycle. Plastic-like containers labeled \"Compostable\" or \"#7 PLA\" go in the food and yard waste. Dirty plastic cups, Plastic utensils and Styrofoam cups go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Plastic-like containers labeled \"Compostable\" or \"#7 PLA\" go in the food and yard waste.
Learn more about compostable packaging (pdf).
","Garbage":"If in good condition, consider giving away storage bins you no longer need to your local thrift store, or using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"We ask for food containers to be \"empty, clean, and dry\" to reduce contamination levels, but moisture on/within plastic containers does not reduce its recyclability. Thank you for doing your part!
","SocrataID":"210"},{"Id":"x130795","Name":"Plastic Jugs","Taxonomies":"3086|3140","Title":"Plastic Jugs","Alias":["Plastic Jugs","Plastic Milk or Juice Jugs","Milk Jugs","Juice Jugs","Jugs of Juice","Jugs of Milk","Milk Bottles","Juice Bottles"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty milk, juice, and laundry detergent jugs go in the recycling. Plastic lids and caps can be recycled if attached to the bottle.","Recycling":"Clean, empty, and dry milk, juice, and laundry detergent jugs go in the recycling.
Plastic lids and caps can be recycled if attached to the bottle.
","Garbage":"Plastic lids, caps and pull tabs go in to the garbage.
","SocrataID":"211"},{"Id":"x130796","Name":"Plastic Lids","Taxonomies":"3086|3137|3104","Title":"Plastic Lids","Alias":"Plastic Lids","VoiceInstructions":"Lids larger than 3 inches go in the recycling. Smaller or dirty lids go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Lids 3 inches in diameter or larger go in the recycling. This includes:
Examples of large rigid plastics include but are not limited to: a plastic kids pool, plastic patio chairs, plastic laundry baskets, plastic totes, etc.
","Donate":"Donate plastic patio furniture and other large plastic items in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Rigid plastic items can go in the recycling:
\r\nBroken plastic pieces from large rigid plastic items that are smaller than 3 inches are not recyclable. These broken pieces go in the garbage.
","Binside":"Larger rigid plastic outdoor furniture that doesn't fit in your recycling cart can be set next to the cart on your recycling collection day.
","SocrataID":"214"},{"Id":"x130798","Name":"Plastic Bottles or Jugs, and Soda Bottles","Taxonomies":"3086|3137|3101","Title":"Plastic Bottles or Jugs, and Soda Bottles","Alias":["Plastic Bottles","1 Gallon Jugs","Bottles - Plastic","Jugs","Pop Bottles","Screw Top Bottles","Soda Bottles","Water Bottles","One-Gallon Jugs","Water Jug","Plastic Water Bottle","Plastic Water Jug","5 Gallon Water Jug","Five Gallon Water Jug"],"VoiceInstructions":"This goes in the recycling, but first, Empty them out and put the plastic bottle caps back on.","Recycling":"Empty plastic bottles and jugs up to 5 gallons.
\r\nMust be empty, clean, and dry.
\r\nPlastic bottle caps can be recycled if attached to the empty bottle.
","Foodandyard":"Plastic-like containers labeled \"Compostable\" or \"#7 PLA\" go in the food and yard waste.
Learn more about compostable packaging (pdf).
","Garbage":"Seattle doesn't recycle by number because it's not a reliable way to determine the recyclability of an item.
","SocrataID":"216"},{"Id":"x130800","Name":"Pool or Spa Chemicals","Taxonomies":"3086|3112","Title":"Pool or Spa Chemicals","Alias":["Pool or Spa Chemicals","Chlorine","Spa Chemicals","Bromine"],"VoiceInstructions":"POOL OR SPA CHEMICALS are potentially hazardous. Bring pool chemicals to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Pool and spa chemicals aren't allowed in the garbage. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Hazardous":"Bring pool chemicals to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
Pool and spa chemicals aren't allowed in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Do not pour pool chemicals down the drain.
","SocrataID":"217"},{"Id":"x130801","Name":"Porcelain Sinks, Toilets or Tubs","Taxonomies":"3086|3091|3115","Title":"Porcelain Sinks, Toilets or Tubs","Alias":["Porcelain Sinks, Toilets or Tubs","Porcelain Toilets","Bath Tubs","Sinks - Porcelain","Toilets - Porcelain","Tubs - Porcelain","Toilet Seats","Toilets"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can donate PORCELAIN SINKS, TOILETS OR TUBS in good condition. Or take them to City Transfer stations for a fee. You can often donate or resell sinks, toilets, and tubs to building supply stores that specialize in salvage materials or on sites like Craigslist and Buy Nothing groups. Porcelain sinks and fixtures can go in the garbage if they don't exceed the weight limits printed on your bin. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Reuse":"If items are in good condition for reuse, check with local salvage businesses to see if they can take them. Northwest Building Salvage Network
","Garbage":"Porcelain sinks, plastic parts, toilet seats, and fixtures can go in the garbage if they don't exceed the weight limits printed on your cart.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring porcelain sinks, toilets, and tubs to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","Dropoff":"To recycle, for a cost, drop toilets off at DTG Recycling Group. All non-porcelain parts must be removed.
","SocrataID":"218"},{"Id":"x130802","Name":"Pots or Pans","Taxonomies":"3086|3127","Title":"Pots or Pans","Alias":["Pots or Pans","glass bakeware","Cast Iron Skillets","Cooking Pots","Frying Pans","Pans","Pie Pans ","Saucepans","Skillets","Wok","non-stick pans","nonstick pans","Kettles","Teflon-coated pans","Teflon coated pans","Teflon pans"],"VoiceInstructions":"Metal pots and pans can go in the recycling, or into the garbage. They can have small amounts of plastic, wood, or rubber attached. Ceramic or glass pots, pans, and lids can go in the garbage.","Donate":"Cookware in good condition should be donated to your local thrift store
","Recycling":"Metal pots and pans can go in the recycling. Pots and pans can have a non-stick coating and small amounts of plastic, wood, or rubber attached.
","Garbage":"Some printer cartridge manufactures and stores that sell printer cartridges will take old cartridges back for recycling.
","Garbage":"Printer cartridges can go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"222"},{"Id":"x130804","Name":"Printers or Peripherals","Taxonomies":"3086|3095","Title":"Printers or Peripherals","Alias":"Printers or Peripherals","VoiceInstructions":"Broken computer equipment can be picked up for a fee or dropped off at sites through E-Cycle WA to be recycled for free. To schedule a pickup go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to request curbside electronics pickup. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"Find locations to recycle printers and peripherals via the Take It Back Network (fees may apply).
","Didyouknow":"Printers and peripherals can't go in the garbage because they contain materials harmful to people, animals, and the environment.
","SocrataID":"223"},{"Id":"x130805","Name":"Spiral Bound Notebooks","Taxonomies":"3086|3133|3134","Title":"Spiral Bound Notebooks","Alias":["Hardcover notebooks","Notebooks with cardboard covers","Spiral Bound Notebooks","5 Star Notebooks ","Steno Pads","Notepad"],"VoiceInstructions":"Spiral bound notebooks go in the recycling. You don't need to remove the metal or plastic binding.","Recycling":"Notebooks with cardboard covers go into recycling. The covers should be removed from notebooks with a hard cover (fabric, plastic); the rest of the notebook goes into recycling.
","Garbage":"If your notebook has a metal or plastic binding, remove it and put it in the garbage. These bindings are not recyclable.
","SocrataID":"225"},{"Id":"x130806","Name":"Propane and Butane Tanks","Taxonomies":"3086|3111|3126","Title":"Propane and Butane Tanks","Alias":["propane cannister","Propane Tanks","Barbecue Tanks","BBQ Tanks","Butane","Butane Tank","Propane"],"VoiceInstructions":"PROPANE TANKS are potentially hazardous. They can be dropped off at Household Hazardous facilities for free. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Empty propane or gas canisters under 2 pounds can go in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a Special Item pickup for up to four under 1lb. propane canister (such as green Coleman camp gas canisters, etc.). Fees apply.
","Hazardous":"Tanks greater than 2 pounds and up to 30 pounds (8 gallons) must go to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee. This includes tanks that are empty or that contain any amount of propane or butane.
For tanks larger than 30 pounds or 8 gallons, call our household hazards line at (206) 296-4692. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
","SocrataID":"226"},{"Id":"x130807","Name":"Rechargeable Appliances","Taxonomies":"3086|3116|3096|3110|3124","Title":"Rechargeable Appliances","Alias":["Rechargeable Appliances","Battery Charger"],"VoiceInstructions":"Donate working condition RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES to thrift stores, on Craigslist, and Buy Nothing groups. Appliances with the rechargeable batteries removed can go in the garbage. The batteries must go to household hazardous waste facilities for free. They can't go in the garbage.","General":"If no longer working, rechargeable appliances cannot go in the garbage. If possible, remove batteries for recycling and dispose of items separately as needed. If you can’t remove batteries, check out the pickup and drop off options below or contact the appliance manufacturer.
","Donate":"Separate batteries from devices
\r\nMaximum for a single non-auto or marine battery is 25 lbs. (lithium, other rechargeables or alkaline)
\r\n50 pound total weight limit for any combination of non-auto batteries per visit
\r\nUp to 10 lbs. of damaged and/or recalled batteries are accepted at household hazardous waste facilities but NOT at transfer stations
\r\nSeattle doesn't recycle by number because it's not a reliable way to determine the recyclability of an item. Instead, Seattle recycles by the form that the plastic takes (e.g., rigid plastic, soft plastic). BPA plastics can be recycled if they follow the guidelines below.
\r\nThe main plastic recyclables that Seattle wants collected are:
\r\nContainers labeled specifically #7 \r\nPLA or Compostable go in the food and yard waste. Learn more about compostable packaging (pdf).
","Garbage":"Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup. You must remove doors and latches from refrigerators, freezers, and coolers. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring up to 2 residential refrigerators and freezers per visit to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
\r\nYou must remove doors or secure doors/latches shut with duct tape or secure rope on refrigerators, freezers, and coolers.
","SocrataID":"230"},{"Id":"x130811","Name":"Reusable Lumber","Taxonomies":"3086|3143","Title":"Reusable Lumber","Alias":["Reusable Lumber","Unpainted Boards","Untreated Boards","Untreated Wood","Unpainted Wood","Lumber"],"VoiceInstructions":"Donate or resell reusable lumber through building supply businesses that specialize in salvage or reusable materials. Unpainted lumber can be cut up and put into the food and yard waste cart. Or take it to City Transfer stations for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Recycling":"Painted or treated wood can go in the garbage:
Donate or resell reusable lumber through building supply businesses that specialize in salvage or reusable materials.
","SocrataID":"231"},{"Id":"x130812","Name":"Reusable Shopping Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3097|3119|3136","Title":"Reusable Shopping Bags","Alias":["Reusable Shopping Bags","Cloth Bags","Bags - Cloth","Shopping Bags - Cloth","Cloth Shopping Bags"],"VoiceInstructions":"Reusable cloth shopping bags can go in the garbage. Drop off stained, torn or ripped bags at locations participating in kingcounty.gov/threadcycle","Garbage":"Reusable shopping bags cannot be recycled and go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Stained, worn out, ripped, or damaged cloth shopping bags can be turned into new products through Threadcycle. Some local thrift and second-hand stores are partners and will accept these items at their regular collection or drop box locations.
","SocrataID":"232"},{"Id":"x130813","Name":"Rocks or Gravel","Taxonomies":"3086|3102|3092","Title":"Rocks or Gravel","Alias":["Rocks or Gravel","Crushed Gravel","Gravel","Pea Gravel"],"VoiceInstructions":"ROCKS OR GRAVEL go in the garbage, or can be donated. Bring rocks and gravel to City Transfer stations for a fee. No individual rock should be larger than 2 feet by 2 feet. Gravel in good condition may be accepted by local salvaged building material businesses. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Donate":"Gravel in good condition may be accepted by local salvaged building material businesses.
","Garbage":"Rocks and gravel can go in your garbage if they don't exceed the weight limits. It must fit in your cart with the lid completely closed. No individual rock should be larger than 2 feet by 2 feet.
","Transferstation":"Bring rocks and gravel to city transfer stations. They are charged as garbage. Charge for garbage is $145 per ton; minimum charge of $30 covers up to 420 lbs.
","SocrataID":"233"},{"Id":"x130814","Name":"Scrap Metal","Taxonomies":"3086|3128","Title":"Scrap Metal","Alias":["Scrap Metal","Ferrous Metal","Metal","Metal Bits","Metal Food Trays","Metal Pieces","Metal Scraps","Tin","Metal Water Bottle","Steel water bottle","Canopy frame","ironing board - metal","mailbox - metal","outlet boxes - metal","mailbox - metal","Metal curtain rod","Fireplace screen","Electric fan motor"],"VoiceInstructions":"Scrap metal larger than 3 inches and with minimal amounts other non-metal materials are acceptable for recycling. Small or mixed material pieces go in the garbage.","Donate":"If your fireplace screen is in good condition, consider donating it to your local thrift store, or resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"Screws, nails, nuts, bolts, and other metal items smaller than 3 inches go in the garbage.
","Transferstation":"You can drop these off in the Scrap Metal bins at the Transfer Stations. Please put them in a metal container so they aren't loose in the bin.
","Dropoff":"You can drop these off at local recyclers. Please put them in a metal or other container for drop off. Check out drop off details.
","Didyouknow":"Small metal items can fall through the sorting machinery at the recycling plant.
","SocrataID":"236"},{"Id":"x130816","Name":"Shampoo, Lotion, and Hair or Skin Care Bottles","Taxonomies":"3086|3140","Title":"Shampoo, Lotion, and Hair or Skin Care Bottles","Alias":["Shampoo or Lotion Bottles","hair dye","hair developer","hair bleach","Conditioner Bottles","Lotion Bottles","Lotion containers","Soap Bottles","Shampoo Bottles","Shampoo containers","pump top dispenser","Hair color bottles"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty shampoo and lotion bottles go in the recycling. Screw plastic caps back on plastic bottles for recycling.","Recycling":"Clean, Empty, and Dry shampoo and lotion bottles go in the recycling.
Plastic lids and caps can be recycled if attached to the bottle.
","Garbage":"Hair dye, hair bleach, or hair developer contain dangerous chemicals. Drop off unused or partially used product at a household hazardous waste facility.
","SocrataID":"237"},{"Id":"x130817","Name":"Sharps","Taxonomies":"3086|3109","Title":"Sharps","Alias":["Needles or Syringes","lancets","Heroin Needles","Insulin Needles","Needles","Sharps","Syringes","epipens","insulin injectors"],"VoiceInstructions":"SHARPS - NEEDLES AND SYRINGES are a health hazard. These can't go in the garbage; they can injure other people. They must be dropped off at designated locations. If you find a syringe on public property, report it as illegal dumping at (206)684-7587. If you are a business and need to dispose of sharps, call the Households Hazards Line at (206) 296-4692.","General":"All sharps and syringes must be placed in a manufactured sharps container (purchased at pharmacies) or a 2-liter plastic soda pop bottle. Make sure the lid fits tightly and tape it shut. If you use a plastic pop bottle, label it: \"SHARPS, DO NOT RECYCLE.\"
","Transferstation":"Sharps can be disposed of at city transfer stations for free. View instructions for how to safely handle and dispose of sharps.
","Dropoff":"Sharps can be dropped off at locations througout the city. View a map of locations.
","Caution":"Sharps are hazardous and should not be picked up by hand. View instructions for how to safely handle and dispose of sharps.
","SocrataID":"238"},{"Id":"x130818","Name":"Shredded Paper","Taxonomies":"3086|3133","Title":"Shredded Paper","Alias":["Shredded Paper","Paper Shredded"],"VoiceInstructions":"SHREDDED PAPER goes in the food and yard waste. If it has plastic in it, it goes in the garbage.","General":"Shredded paper should not be recycled in your recycle cart. Shredded paper acts like confetti at the recycling plant, and contaminates other recycleables. Follow the instructions below to dispose of it properly.
","Recycling":"You may bag small amounts of shredded paper in a paper bag and keep it contained so it does not fly out and create litter. Shredded credit cards and envelopes with plastic windows are not accepted.
","Dropoff":"The best way to dispose of shredded paper is to drop it off at a collection site to be recycled. SPU and our partners organize recycling & reuse collection events for hard-to-recycle items throughout the year, find out dates and locations.
\r\nMany private companies offer shredding services, including legal offices, realtors, and some shipping companies.
","Didyouknow":"Donate silverware in good condition to local thrift stores.
Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Silverware and other metal items 3 inches or larger can go in the recycling. Small amounts of attached rubber, plastic, wood accepted.
\r\nIf you are recycling a sharp knife, kitchen knife, or scissors, tape the blade with packing tape before placing in recycling. The tape will prevent cuts while still allowing the blade to be sorted correctly at the recycling facility.
","Garbage":"Silverware and other metal items smaller than 3 inches on all sides can go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"241"},{"Id":"x130820","Name":"Small Gas Canisters","Taxonomies":"3086|3111|3126","Title":"Small Gas Canisters","Alias":["Small Gas Canisters","Small Gas Cans","Coleman Gas Cans","Camping Gas Cans","Camping Stove Gas Cans","Coleman Propane Cans","Isobutane fuel canisters","backpacking fuel canisters","camping fuel canisters","gas tanks","CO2 canisters","NO2 canisters"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty butane and gas canisters under 2-pounds can go in the garbage. Empty small backpacking-style isobutane fuel canisters (excluding green \"Coleman\" style propane canisters) can be dropped off for free at the MSR Repair Shop, in SODO, or at the Mountaineers Bookstore, in NE Seattle. Drop off contianers with any amount of gas or butane at household hazardous waste facilities for free. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Garbage":"Empty butane and gas canisters under 2 pounds can go in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Schedule a Special Item Pick up online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000. Fees apply.
\r\nSmall \"Coleman\" style canisters with any amount of gas can be dropped off for free at a household hazardous waste facility. Up to 3 empty canisters per visit can be taken to a Recology Store for a fee.
","Hazardous":"Small gas canisters with any amount of gas or butane can be taken to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","Didyouknow":"Metal gas canisters are an explosion hazard at the recycling facilities. That is why they are not accepted in recycling carts/dumpsters.
","SocrataID":"242"},{"Id":"x130821","Name":"Small Appliances","Taxonomies":"3086|3127","Title":"Small Appliances","Alias":["Steamers","clippers","beard trimmer","electric pan","blowdryer","Air Fryer","ice makers","ice machines","countertop ice machines","InstantPot","instapot","pressure cooker","Kettle - Electric","Electric kettle","Electric griddle","Small Appliances","Fans","Kitchen Gadgets","Household Applicances","Coffee Grinder","Blender","Food Processor","Toaster","Mixer","Kitchenaid","Cookie Mixer","Microwave","Sewing Machine","Hair Dryer","Juicer","Garbage Disposal","Insinkerator","Sump Pump","Countertop Appliances","Countertop Kitchen Appliances","Microwave Oven","Shredder","Paper shredder","espresso machine","clothes iron","Toaster Oven","Coffee maker","Coffee pot","Kuerig coffee maker","clock","Instant pot","Crockpot","slow cooker","Rice Cooker","Waffle Iron","Crock Pot","Bathroom scale","Oscillating fan","lamp","Heating pad","CPAP machines"],"VoiceInstructions":"Toasters, blenders, food processors and mixers can go in the garbage. Some small household appliances can be recycled as scrap metal for free at city transfer stations. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","General":"What you will do with your item depends on what it is and what condition it's in. If a small appliance works, selling or donating it is always the first step. If it doesn't work, consider what the item is made of. If it's mostly metal, consider bringing it to a transfer station or your local scrap collector. If it's mostly plastic, remove any batteries and put it in your trash.
","Donate":"Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup. Fee applies.
","Transferstation":"Photoelectric smoke detectors with batteries removed go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Ionizing smoke detectors should be sent back to the manufacturer. Find manufacturer addresses.
","Didyouknow":"Some smoke detector manufacturers will take back their old alarms for disposal.
\r\nCurie Environmental Services will also take back all types of smoke detectors. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"244"},{"Id":"x130823","Name":"Soiled or Greasy Cardboard","Taxonomies":"3086|3131|3106","Title":"Soiled or Greasy Cardboard","Alias":["Soiled or Greasy Cardboard","Dirty Cardboard","Greasy Cardboard","Wet Cardboard","Solied Cardboard"],"VoiceInstructions":"Cardboard with food grease or oil stains (like pizza boxes) and cardboard that is mostly wet go in the food and yard waste cart.","Foodandyard":"Cardboard with food grease or oil stains (like pizza boxes) go in the food and yard waste.
Put cardboard that is mostly wet in the food and yard waste.
","SocrataID":"245"},{"Id":"x130824","Name":"Solvents","Taxonomies":"3086|3112","Title":"Solvents","Alias":["Solvents","hydrogen peroxide","mineral spirits","rock salt","road salt","ice salt","Hazardous Chemicals"],"VoiceInstructions":"SOLVENTS are a health hazard. Solvents aren't allowed in the garbage. Drop off solvents like paint thinner to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Put solvents in a sealed container that is 5-gallons or less. Limit 50-gallons per trip. For Hazardous Waste facility information go to hazwastehelp.org or call at 206-296-4692","Hazardous":"Bring solvents to a household hazardous waste facility:
\r\nSolvents aren't allowed in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"246"},{"Id":"x130825","Name":"Soup Boxes","Taxonomies":"3086|3103","Title":"Soup Boxes","Alias":["Soup Boxes","Soup Containers"],"VoiceInstructions":"SOUP BOXES go in the recycling. Cartons must be clean and empty. Plastic spouts don't need to be removed. Plastic caps go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Plastic spouts don't need to be removed to recycle soup boxes. Make sure they are empty and clean.
","SocrataID":"247"},{"Id":"x130826","Name":"Stainless Steel","Taxonomies":"3086|3128","Title":"Stainless Steel","Alias":"Stainless Steel","VoiceInstructions":"Stainless steel larger than 3 inches and with minimal amounts other non-metal materials are acceptable for recycling. Small or mixed material pieces go in the garbage. Bring large amounts to City transfer stations for free. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Recycling":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"All metal, except car parts, are accepted as recycling at city transfer stations. There is no fee for most metal.
Large metal parts can be put at the curb next to your cart on your recycling collection day.
Recyce cans when they are clean, empty and dry. Keep can lids partially attached, push the lid into the can, or put loose lid into can and crimp shut. You don't need to remove the can label.
","Garbage":"Loose can lids (not attached or pushed into the can) go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"249"},{"Id":"x130828","Name":"Steel or Tin Cans and Lids","Taxonomies":"3086|3105","Title":"Steel or Tin Cans and Lids","Alias":["Steel or Tin Cans and Lids","Food Cans","Canned Food"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty, Clean and Dry cans go in the recycling. Keep can lids partially attached or push the lid into the can. You don't need to remove the can label. Loose can lids go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Keep can lids partially attached or push the lid into the can. You don't need to remove the can label.
","Garbage":"Loose can lids (not attached or pushed into the can) go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"250"},{"Id":"x130830","Name":"Stoves","Taxonomies":"3086|3119|3114|3123","Title":"Stoves","Alias":["Stoves","Electric Stoves","Gas Stoves","Electric Ranges","Gas Ranges","Oven"],"VoiceInstructions":"STOVES can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. To schedule a pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000 Drop off at City transfer stations for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Donate":"Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Bring up to 2 residential appliances per visit to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","SocrataID":"252"},{"Id":"x130831","Name":"Straws","Taxonomies":"3086|3099|3135","Title":"Straws","Alias":["Straws","Plastic Straws"],"VoiceInstructions":"Plastic STRAWS go in the garbage. Only straws that are labeled \"Compostable\" go into your food and yard waste.","Foodandyard":"Only straws that are labeled \"Compostable\" go into your food and yard waste.
","Garbage":"Plastic straws and straws that you are unable to verify that they are approved compostable go into the garbage. Plastic straws are not recyclable.
","Didyouknow":"Straws that are labeled \"Compostable\" can be made from paper or from a plant based material and may have similar characteristics and appearance as plastic. Compostable straws go into your food and yard waste.
","SocrataID":"253"},{"Id":"x130832","Name":"Foam Blocks","Taxonomies":"3086|3141","Title":"Foam Blocks","Alias":["Styrofoam Blocks","Styrofoam","Styrofoam Packaging","Foam Packaging"," Package Foam"," Packing Foam","Styrofoam Cooler","Cooler - Styrofoam","Foam Block","Polyurethane foam blocks","Foam sheets","Foam packing sheets"],"VoiceInstructions":"STYROFOAM BLOCKS can be picked up for free Or it can go in the garbage. To schedule a free pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000","General":"Foam blocks are allowed in the garbage. If you want to recycle it, there are options listed below. Foam blocks are NOT allowed in mixed recycling.
","Garbage":"Styrofoam, polyurethane foam blocks, packing peanuts, and foam packing sheets go in the garbage. Packing peanuts must be bagged and tied closed before placing in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Styrofoam blocks (expanded polystyrene) can be recyclable through Special Item Pick Up service. Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a free pickup. Polyurethane foam, packing peanuts, and foam sheets are NOT accepted through Special Item Pick Up service. Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a free pickup.
\r\nPolyurethane foam, packing peanuts, and foam sheets are NOT accepted through Special Item Pick up service.
","Dropoff":"Foam packing sheets go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Styro Recycle in Kent accepts Styrofoam blocks, packing sheets, and packing peanuts for recycling.
","SocrataID":"255"},{"Id":"x130834","Name":"Styrofoam Cups","Taxonomies":"3086|3141","Title":"Styrofoam Cups","Alias":["Styrofoam Cups","Cups - Styrofoam"],"VoiceInstructions":"Styrofoam cups go in the garbage.","Garbage":"Styrofoam cups go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"256"},{"Id":"x130835","Name":"To-Go or Take-Out Containers","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3106|3141|3132|3103","Title":"To-Go or Take-Out Containers","Alias":["Fruit Containers","Salad Containers","Salad Clamshell","Plastic Clamshell","Clear Plastic Clamshell","Take-Out Containers","Food Cartons","Take Out Boxes","To Go Boxes","To Go Containers","To-Go Boxes","To-Go Containers","Paper To-Go Containers","Take-Out Boxes","Clamshell Containers","To Go Containers - Clamshell","Carry Out Container","ECO Box container","Poly-Lined Container","Poly Lined Container","Biopak #4","Styrofoam To-Go containers","Chinese Food Takeout Containers"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty, Clean and Dry plastic containers can go in the recycling. Approved compostable containers (which indicate number seven PLA on them) go in the food and yard waste. All other and dirty plastic containers go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Plastic Stickers or labels must be removed before placing in the compost container.
Plastic tarps go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"258"},{"Id":"x130838","Name":"Thermometers or Mercury Items","Taxonomies":"3086|3109|3108|3115","Title":"Thermometers or Mercury Items","Alias":["Mercury Thermometers","Thermometers or Mercury Items","Mercury"],"VoiceInstructions":"THERMOMETERS OR MERCURY ITEMS are potentially hazardous. Bring thermometers, thermostats, and other items containing mercury to a household hazardous waste facility for free. Mercury items can't go in the garbage. Mercury can greatly harm your nervous, digestive, and respiratory systems. Don't handle mercury directly, and try to avoid breaking items that contain mercury.","Hazardous":"Mercury items can't go in the garbage. Bring thermometers, thermostats, and other items containing mercury to a household hazardous waste facility. No fee.
","Caution":"Mercury can greatly harm your nervous, digestive, and respiratory systems. Don't handle mercury directly, and try to avoid breaking items that contain mercury.
","SocrataID":"260"},{"Id":"x130839","Name":"Tires","Taxonomies":"3086|3142","Title":"Tires","Alias":["Tires","Car Wheels"],"VoiceInstructions":"This can be dropped off. Bring up to 4 tires per visit to city transfer stations for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Transferstation":"Bring up to 4 tires per visit to city transfer stations. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"261"},{"Id":"x130840","Name":"Tissue Boxes","Taxonomies":"3086|3132","Title":"Tissue Boxes","Alias":["Tissue Boxes","Kleenex - Box"],"VoiceInstructions":"TISSUE BOXES go in the recycling. Unused tissues go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Tissue boxes go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"Unused tissue goes in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"262"},{"Id":"x130841","Name":"Toys or Sporting Goods","Taxonomies":"3086|3118|3139","Title":"Toys or Sporting Goods","Alias":["flying disc","stuffed animals","plushies","frisbee","trampoline","flashlight","headlight","golf balls","googles","pool floaty","Inflatable raft","Yoga Mat","Toys or Sporting Goods","Balls","Tennis Balls","Baseballs","Basketballs","Volleyballs","Bats","Nets","Sporting Goods","Rackets","Paddles","Sports Equipment","Skis","puzzles","jigsaw puzzles","helmets"],"VoiceInstructions":"Donate TOYS OR SPORTING GOODS in good condition to local thrift stores, on Craigslist and Buy Nothing groups. Put broken items in the garbage.","Donate":"Toys and sporting equipment greater than the above size limits can be taken to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","Caution":"For battery powered toys, flashlights, and headlights, make sure to remove the batteries before disposal. Learn more about battery disposal.
","SocrataID":"264"},{"Id":"x130842","Name":"Plants, Trees, or Brush","Taxonomies":"3086|3102|3094","Title":"Plants, Trees, or Brush","Alias":["Trees","Twigs","Sticks","Branches","Brush","Bushes","Logs","Tree Clippings","Tree Branches","Clean Green","Houseplants","Shrubs","Plant Salvage","Tree Salvage","Tree Bark"],"VoiceInstructions":"PLANTS TREES OR BRUSH go in the yard waste. Remove all soil. Put trees and brush less than 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter in the yard waste cart. Set out extra yard waste bundled next to your cart on collection day for a fee. Drop off plants trees or brush at city transfer stations for a fee. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Foodandyard":"Plants, trees, brush, and branches go in the food and yard waste:
\r\nBring plants, trees, and brush to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
\r\nYou can give your plant a new home through your neighborhood Buy Nothing group or PlantAmnesty.
","Binside":"Bundle trees and brush and set next to the cart. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
\r\nTyvek envelopes go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"266"},{"Id":"x130845","Name":"Vitamin Bottles","Taxonomies":"3086|3140","Title":"Vitamin Bottles","Alias":["Vitamin Bottles","Vitamin Bottles - clear plastic"],"VoiceInstructions":"Plastic vitamin bottles are recyclable. Put plastic lids back on plastic bottles. These can also go in the garbage.","Recycling":"Pill bottles, such as aspirin or vitamin bottles, go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"Clear plastic prescription medicine vials go the garbage. The plastic is too brittle to recycle.
","Dropoff":"Bring medicines to a secure medicine return site.
","SocrataID":"268"},{"Id":"x130846","Name":"Vitamins","Taxonomies":"3086|3098","Title":"Vitamins","Alias":["Vitamins","Multivitamins","Supplements"],"VoiceInstructions":"Put vitamins in a closed bottle or bag and put in the garbage.","Garbage":"Put vitamins in a closed bottle or bag and put in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"269"},{"Id":"x130847","Name":"Washers or Dryers","Taxonomies":"3086|3114|3123","Title":"Washers or Dryers","Alias":["Washers or Dryers","Washing Machines","Tumble Dryers","Electric Dryers","Gas Dryers","Dryers"],"VoiceInstructions":"WASHERS OR DRYERS can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. To schedule a pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000. Donate or resell working washers and dryers on Craigslist and Buy Nothing groups.","Donate":"Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup.
","Transferstation":"Bring up to 2 residential appliances per visit to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","SocrataID":"270"},{"Id":"x130848","Name":"Water Heaters","Taxonomies":"3086|3114|3123","Title":"Water Heaters","Alias":["Water Heaters","Electric Water Heaters","Gas Water Heaters","Hot Water Heaters"],"VoiceInstructions":"WATER HEATERS can be dropped off or picked up for recycling for a fee. To schedule a pick up go to seattle.gov/SpecialItems or call (206)684-3000. Water heaters without insulation are free to drop off at City Transfer stations.","Donate":"Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup.
","Transferstation":"Bring water heaters to city transfer stations:
\r\nPaperboard boxes (like butter and cereal boxes) go in the recycling. They \r\naren't true waxed cardboard. The shiny coating on these boxes is a thin layer of \r\nplastic.
","Garbage":"Receipt paper has a chemical coating on it that makes it non-recyclable.
","SocrataID":"272"},{"Id":"x130850","Name":"Waxed Paper","Taxonomies":"3086|3106|3133","Title":"Waxed Paper","Alias":["Waxed Paper","Wax Paper"],"VoiceInstructions":"Put waxed paper in the food and yard waste. It can't be recycled.","Foodandyard":"Waxed paper goes in the food and yard waste. It can't be recycled.
","SocrataID":"273"},{"Id":"x130851","Name":"Window Blinds","Taxonomies":"3086|3122|3121","Title":"Window Blinds","Alias":["Window Blinds","Blinds","Shades","Window Shades"],"VoiceInstructions":"Metal blinds go in the recycling. Remove strings, cords, and plastic and put these in the garbage. Plastic, vinyl, and wooden blinds go in the garbage.","Donate":"Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"Individual metal blind slats go in the recycling. Remove strings, cords, and plastic and put these in the garbage.
","Garbage":"Plastic, vinyl, and wooden blinds go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"274"},{"Id":"x130852","Name":"Windows","Taxonomies":"3086|3108|3093|3121","Title":"Windows","Alias":["Windows","Storm Windows","Window glass"],"VoiceInstructions":"WINDOWS can go to the transfer station or can go in the garbage. Bring windows to city transfer stations for a fee. Salvage and building supply businesses may take windows in good condition. For transfer station information go to seattle.gov/transferstations","Garbage":"Windows and window glass can go in the garbage:
Bring windows to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","Didyouknow":"Window glass is not accepted in the recycling containers because it melts at a different temperature than bottles and jars, which are what the glass recyclers can use.
","SocrataID":"275"},{"Id":"x130853","Name":"Wine Bottle Foil","Taxonomies":"3086|3127","Title":"Wine Bottle Foil","Alias":"Wine Foils","VoiceInstructions":"Foil from wine bottles goes in the garbage because it is too small to recycle.","Recycling":"After the foil has been removed and discarded, the wine bottle itself can be recycled.
","Garbage":"Foil from wine bottles goes in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"276"},{"Id":"x130854","Name":"Wire Clothes Hangers","Taxonomies":"3086|3122|3117","Title":"Wire Clothes Hangers & Wire Frames","Alias":["Wire Clothes Hangers","Clothes Hangers - Wire","Wire Hangers","Wreath frame - wire","Metal Clothes Hangers","Metal Coat Hangers","Metal Hanger"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can donate WIRE CLOTHES HANGERS or can go in the garbage. Check with local dry cleaners. They may accept wire hangers. They do not go in the recycling. Wire hangers get tangled in the machinery at the recycling processing facility.","Donate":"Donate wire clothes hangers in good condition to local thrift stores.
Check with local dry cleaners. They may accept wire hangers.
","Garbage":"Wire clothes hangers and wreath frames can go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Wire hangers and frames get tangled in the machinery at the recycling processing facility, which is why they can't be recycled.
","SocrataID":"277"},{"Id":"x130855","Name":"Wire, Cables, or Cords","Taxonomies":"3086|3122","Title":"Wire, Cables, or Cords","Alias":["Metal Strapping","Wire or Cable","Cable","Extension Cords","Electric Cords","Electrical wire","Charging Cords","Charging Cord - Laptop","Charging Cord - Phone","Charging Cord - Smartphone","Computer cables","USB cables","Electronic cables","plastic straps","strapping"],"VoiceInstructions":"WIRE OR CABLE goes in the garbage or it can be dropped off. Many scrap metal dealers will buy wire and cable.","Garbage":"Wires, cables, cords, and plastic can go in the garbage.
","Dropoff":"Extension and charging cords contain recyclable metals. Check King County’s What Do I Do With tool for electronics recyclers near you. Call ahead to make sure the recycler accepts your item.
","Didyouknow":"Wire gets tangled in the machinery at the recycling processing facility and has a plastic coating, which is why they can't be recycled.
","SocrataID":"278"},{"Id":"x130856","Name":"Wood Clothes Hangers","Taxonomies":"3086|3117","Title":"Wood Clothes Hangers","Alias":["Wood Clothes Hangers","Wooden Clothes Hangers","Wooden Hangers","Clothes Hangers - Wood"],"VoiceInstructions":"Donate wood clothes hangers in good condition to local thrift stores. Wood clothes hangers can go in the garbage.","Donate":"Donate wood clothes hangers in good condition to local thrift stores.
","Garbage":"Wood clothes hangers go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"279"},{"Id":"x130857","Name":"Wood Scraps, Shavings, or Sawdust","Taxonomies":"3086|3143|3102","Title":"Wood Scraps, Shavings, or Sawdust","Alias":["Shavings- wood","Shavings- wood","Scraps - wood","Wood Scraps","Wood Shavings","Sawdust","Wood Chips"],"VoiceInstructions":"Clean, untreated wood shavings, scraps, and sawdust go in the food and yard waste. Put sawdust or shavings in a closed paper bag or box to contain it. Bag painted or treated wood shavings, scraps, and sawdust to go in the garbage.","Foodandyard":"Clean, untreated wood shavings, scraps, and sawdust go in the food and yard waste. Put sawdust or shavings in a closed paper bag or box to contain it.
","Garbage":"Painted or treated wood shavings, scraps, and sawdust go in the garbage. Put sawdust and shavings in a bag and tie off.
","Didyouknow":"Bag all garbage and loose materials for the safety of the drivers and to keep the garbage contained.
","SocrataID":"280"},{"Id":"x130858","Name":"Ziploc Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3136|3100","Title":"Ziploc Bags","Alias":["Ziploc Bags","Food Bags","Food Storage Bags","Freezer Storage Bags","Freezer Bags"],"VoiceInstructions":"Ziploc or other plastic food bags go in the garbage.","Garbage":"Ziploc or other plastic food bags go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Ziploc and plastic food bags contain more than one type of plastic that can't be recycled together. They also often contain food residue and moisture that contaminate recycling.
","SocrataID":"281"},{"Id":"x130859","Name":"6-Pack Plastic Carrier","Taxonomies":"3086|3137|3139","Title":"6-Pack Plastic Carrier","Alias":["6 Pack Plastic Rings","6 Pack Plastic Carrier","Rigid 6-Pack Carrier"," Beer Can Carrier","Crowler Carrier","Plastic Crowler Carrier","Rigid Plastic Beer Can Carrier"],"VoiceInstructions":"6-PACK PLASTIC RINGS go in the garbage. Snip the plastic rings from 6-pack cans so none of the rings are intact.","Donate":"Check with the brewery or restaurant to see if they will take carriers back that are in good condition.
Reuse carriers if still in good condition.
","Recycling":"Newer rigid 6-pack carriers, the type that completely cover the tops of the cans, are recyclable.
\r\n![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/PQR/plastic%206%20pack%20carrier.png\")
The flexible 6-pack carriers are garbage. This includes carriers for sports drinks, water bottles, and more rigid carriers for 25-ounces or 32-ounces metal beverage cans.
","SocrataID":"282"},{"Id":"x130860","Name":"Parchment Paper","Taxonomies":"3086|3130","Title":"Parchment Paper","Alias":"Parchment Paper","VoiceInstructions":"Most parchment paper is coated with a chemical or a plastic layer to give it nonstick properties. This makes it not compostable. In addition, it is not possible to recycle it because the layers can't be separated. It should be put into the garbage. Only parchment paper that comes in a box clearly labeled as 'compostable' is accepted in the Food & Yard compost bin. This parchment paper is coated with a natural type of silicone that is accepted in commercial compost facilities. Read the packaging carefully to be sure.","Foodandyard":"Only parchment paper that comes in a box clearly labeled as \"compostable\" is accepted in the food and yard compost cart. This parchment paper is coated with a natural type of silicone that is accepted in commercial compost facilities. Read the packaging carefully to be sure.
","Garbage":"Most parchment paper is coated with a chemical or a plastic layer to give it nonstick properties. This makes it not compostable. In addition, it is not possible to recycle it because the layers can't be separated. It should be put into the garbage.
","SocrataID":"283"},{"Id":"x130861","Name":"Noxious Weeds","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Noxious Weeds","Alias":["Noxious Weeds","Bamboo","Invasive Weeds","Invasive Plants","blackberry","blackberries","knotweed","Ivy","English Ivy","Morning glory"],"VoiceInstructions":"For more information about noxious weeds, visit www.kingcounty.gov/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds","Garbage":"Noxious weeds (english ivy, fox tail, morning glory, knotweed, etc.) should be bagged and put in the garbage. Learn more.
","SocrataID":"284"},{"Id":"x130862","Name":"Plastic Mailers, Paper Mailers, and Paper Bubble Wrap Envelopes","Taxonomies":"3086|3138|3134","Title":"Plastic Mailers, Paper Mailers, And Paper Bubble Wrap Envelopes","Alias":["Bubble Wrap Mailer","Plastic Bag Mailer","Plastic Mailers","Paper Mailers","Plastic Bag Envelope","Plastic Mailing Envelope","Bubble Pack Envelopes - paper","Paper Bubble Wrap Envelopes","envelopes - paper","padded envelope","shredded paper padding"],"VoiceInstructions":"At home, put plastic bag mailers/envelopes in the garbage. They are not accepted in home recycling carts.","Recycling":"Envelopes and padded envelopes that are made of only paper (no plastic) can go in your recycling bin.
\r\n![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/cardboard%20mailer.png\")
At home, put plastic bag mailers/envelopes in the garbage. They are not accepted in home recycling carts.
\r\n![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/PQR/plastic_mailer.jpg\")
![\"Paper](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/ABC/bubble%20wrap%20mailer.png\")
For more information, visit Amazon's packaging webpage.
","Garbage":"There are several different types of Amazon packaging.
\r\nWhile some packaging is accepted in Seattle's recycling program, there are some types that are not accepted.
\r\nPlastic bags, wrap and film go in the garbage. They are no longer accepted in the recycling cart as of January 1, 2020. This includes plastic grocery bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaner bags, newspaper bags, and other similar thin plastics.
","Garbage":"You can return clean plastic grocery bags and other plastic films to participating grocery stores to be recycled. Use a lookup tool to find locations near you.
","SocrataID":"287"},{"Id":"x130865","Name":"Cell Phones and Batteries","Taxonomies":"3086|3095","Title":"Cell Phones and Batteries","Alias":["Cell Phones","Cell Phone","Smart Phones","Mobile Phone","Cell Phone Batteries","Mobile Phone Batteries","Flip Phone"],"VoiceInstructions":"Do not put cellphones containing batteries in your curbside trash or recycling bins. It is important to keep cell phones with batteries out of your bins because they can cause fires in trucks and transfer stations. Consider donating working cellphones to local thrift stores or charities. If not working, cell phones with batteries should be dropped off at locations identified by 1800recycle or on the website call2recycle.com. You can also submit a special item pickup online or by calling 2066843000 to have it picked up from your home. Fees apply. ","Donate":"Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup from your residence. The materials collected will be reclaimed and recycled. Fees apply.
","Dropoff":"Do not put cell phones containing batteries in garbage or curbside recycling bins. Batteries contain hazardous substances and have the potential to cause fires when improperly disposed.
","SocrataID":"288"},{"Id":"x130866","Name":"Stickers and Labels on Food Packaging","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Stickers and Labels on Food Packaging","Alias":["Stickers","Sticker Backs","Paper with Stickers","Plastic Sticker","Paper Sticker","Food Wrapping with Plastic Stickers","Labels","Plastic Labels","Paper Labels","Envelope Labels","Produce Stickers","Plu Stickers"],"General":"Paper stickers and labels, when attached to recyclable materials - like envelopes or plastic containers, do not need to be removed before being placed in the recycling container.
","Foodandyard":"Paper stickers can be easily ripped apart using your hands. Plastic stickers are more difficult to rip apart.
","SocrataID":"289"},{"Id":"x130867","Name":"Tea Bags","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Tea Bags","Alias":["Tea Bags","Tea"],"Foodandyard":"Paper tea bags can go in the compost. Remove the staples and put those in the garbage.
","Garbage":"Plastic mesh tea bags go in the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Some tea bags are made of non-compostable materials that will contaminate the compost system.
","SocrataID":"290"},{"Id":"x130868","Name":"Plastic Tubes and Plastic Fencing","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Plastic Tubes and Plastic Fencing","Alias":["Plastic tubes","toothpaste tube","Plastic tubing","Pain relief cream tube","Soft plastic tubing","Toothpaste container","Squeeze tube","Metal Squeeze tube","Plastic fence","Sunscreen tube","Ointment tube","Plastic fencing","irrigation tubing"],"Recycling":"Resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Garbage":"Broken vacuum cleaners can go in the garbage. Make sure the lid closes and you don't exceed the weight limits printed on your cart.
\r\nVacuum dust should be bagged and put in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a Special Item pickup. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"292"},{"Id":"x130870","Name":"Radiator","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Radiators & heaters","Alias":["Radiator","space heater","Electric Radiator","Heater-Electric","Base board heater","Baseboard heater","Portable electric heater","Portable oil heater","Baseboard heater"],"Reuse":"Resell or give radiators or heaters away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Curbside":"Submit a Special Item Pickup online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a bulky item pickup.
","Transferstation":"Bring radiators and space heaters to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
","SocrataID":"293"},{"Id":"x130871","Name":"Wood Finishes","Taxonomies":"3086|3143","Title":"Wood Finishes","Alias":["Polyurethane","Wood Finish","Wood Finishes","Varnish","Wood Varnish","Wood Stain","Stain","Varnish Stripper"],"Garbage":"Empty and dry container go in the garbage:
\r\nRecycle your paint products for free at a PaintCare drop-off site. Accepted products include latex paint, oil-based paint, stain, varnish, and more. Visit the PaintCare website to \r\nfind a drop-off location near you and to view a list of accepted products.
","Hazardous":"Bring wood finishes like polyurethane and stains to a household hazardous waste facility
All cotton swabs and cotton balls go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"295"},{"Id":"x130873","Name":"Medical Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Medical Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)","Alias":["diabetes test strips","Mask","Masks","Disposable Masks","Cotton Masks","Cloth Masks","Surgical Masks","Medical Masks","N95","N95 masks","Facemasks","Face Covering","gaiter","Neck Gaiter","Gloves - rubber & disposable","Personal Protective Equipment","PPE","PPE masks","Latex gloves","Organic latex","crutches","medical boot","walker","cane","wheelchair","Glucose monitoring and sensor","Contact lenses and packaging"],"Donate":"Cellophane wrap and packaging material goes in the garbage. Cellophane is not approved for composting.
","SocrataID":"297"},{"Id":"x130875","Name":"Plastic Cooler","Taxonomies":"3086|3135","Title":"Plastic Cooler","Alias":["Cooler","Plastic Cooler","Coleman Cooler"],"Donate":"If in usable condition, consider bringing your cooler to your local thrift store or giving it away to a friend or family member. You can also sell it on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace!
","Garbage":"Plastic coolers are garbage. Place the cooler in the garbage if the garbage lid will close. Place next to garbage bin as extra garbage if the lid will not close. There is a small fee for extra garbage.
","SocrataID":"298"},{"Id":"x130876","Name":"Corrugated Plastic","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Corrugated Plastic","Alias":["Plastic Yard Sign","Yard Sign","Political Yard Sign","Campaign Yard Sign","Corrugated Yard Sign","Coroplast"],"Donate":"Plastic yard signs are garbage. They are not recyclable.
Check with the organization that provided the sign to see if they will take it back to repurpose or reuse the sign.
","Garbage":"Plastic yard signs are garbage. They are not recyclable.
","SocrataID":"299"},{"Id":"x130877","Name":"PLA","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"PLA","Alias":["#7 Pla","Number 7 Pla","Number Seven Pla","Polylactic Acid","Pla","”Plant-Based Resin”"],"General":"Food packaging that feels and looks like plastic but is labeled explicitly #7 PLA or PLA is compostable. It goes in the Food and Yard Waste container. If the food packaging only says #7, it is garbage.
See Compostable Food Service Items for greater detail on compostable food materials.
","Foodandyard":"Food packaging explicitly labelled #7 PLA is compostable in Seattle’s curbside collection system. It goes in the Food and Yard Waste container.
Occasionally, products other than food packaging such as diapers, toothbrushes, sponges, and starch packing peanuts are labelled “compostable” or “PLA” but have not been tested or approved and do not go in the Food and Yard waste cart.
","SocrataID":"300"},{"Id":"x130878","Name":"Coffee Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3099","Title":"Coffee Bags","Alias":["Coffee Bag","Coffee Pouch","Coffee","Paper Coffee Bag","Metallic Coffee Bag"],"Garbage":"All coffee bags are garbage. The combination of materials used for the inner and outer liners to keep the coffee fresh; along with the flimsiness of the bag, make this item not recyclable.
","SocrataID":"301"},{"Id":"x130879","Name":"Plastic Stand-up Pouches","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Plastic Stand-up Pouches","Alias":["Plastic Stand-up Pouches","Plastic Stand-up Bag","Plastic Food Pouch","Plastic Resealable Pouch","Plastic Resealable Food Bag","Plastic Pouches"],"General":"Watch the Ask Evelyn Live Show for a more in-depth explanation on plastic stand-up pouches.
","Garbage":"Plastic Stand-Up pouches, like Red Mill Oatmeal Pouches, that sit upright on shelves in their plastic packaging are garbage. These stand-up pouches become contaminants in the recycling process and are not recyclable.
","SocrataID":"302"},{"Id":"x130880","Name":"Pumpkin","Taxonomies":"3086|3098","Title":"Pumpkin","Alias":["Pumpkin","Halloween Pumpkin","Jack O Lantern","Painted Pumpkin","Colored Pumpkin"],"Foodandyard":"Pumpkins with a minor amount of paint or coloring on them can go in the food and yard waste container.
","Garbage":"Pumpkins completely coated with large amounts of paint, coloring, any glitter, or other material go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"303"},{"Id":"x130881","Name":"Compostable Food Packaging","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Compostable Food Packaging","Alias":["BPI plastic","Greenwashing","Biodegradable","Eco-Friendly","Sustainable","100% Biodegradable","All-Natural","Environmentally Friendly","Earth Conscious","commercially compostable plastic"],"General":"Food packaging products labeled \"biodegradable\", \"sustainable\", \"eco-friendly\", \"green\" etc. are not compostable. There are many items on the market that are labeled with earth-friendly terms but are not actually compostable.
\r\nFood service items that are tested, approved, and labeled \"Compostable\" with a certification mark (such as “BPI”, TÜV, or CMA) or that are made entirely of wood or paper fiber with no plastic coating, go in the food and yard waste.
\r\nCompostable food service packaging items may include:
\r\nLearn more about compostable packaging (PDF)
","Garbage":"Plastic stickers or labels must be removed from compostable food packaging before going in the compost cart.
\r\nHow to identify plastic stickers and labels:
\r\nSome compostable food containers look and feel almost identical to non-compostable containers. Always check the labeling to find out. If there is no label and you are not sure if it is compostable, put it in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"304"},{"Id":"x130882","Name":"Hair or Pet Fur","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Hair or Pet Fur","Alias":["Hair","Fur","Dog Hair","Dog Fur","Cat Hair","Cat Fur","Pet Hair","Pet Fur","Hair - Human","Wigs","Fake Hair"],"Donate":"Some organizations may accept used wigs. Check online for specific organizations.
","Garbage":"All hair, wigs, and pet fur go in the garbage. None of these are compostable. Bag hair, wigs, and pet fur before placing it in the garbage container.
","SocrataID":"305"},{"Id":"x130883","Name":"Menstrual Hygiene Products","Taxonomies":"3086|3115","Title":"Menstrual Hygiene Products","Alias":["Tampons","Pads","Diva Cup","Feminine Hygiene Products","Menstrual Cup","Sanitary Knapkins","Period Products","Disposable Menstrual Products","Tampax","Menstrual Products","Pads – Menstrual Hygiene"],"Garbage":"All menstrual hygiene products, including those labeled compostable, go in the garbage. Do not flush menstrual hygiene products down a toilet. This can clog pipes and lead to sewer backups.
\r\nLearn more about What To Flush
","Didyouknow":"There are zero-waste menstual products! Consider researching and trying out a menstrual cup or other reusable products.
","SocrataID":"306"},{"Id":"x130884","Name":"Writing, Coloring, and Personal Painting Materials","Taxonomies":"3086|3121","Title":"Writing, Coloring, and Personal Painting Materials","Alias":["paint brushes","paint brush","watercolors - paint","water colors - paint","watercolors","paint - art","crayons","paint brushes","pencils","pens","pens and pencils","markers"],"Donate":"If your materials are in good condition consider donating them to a local community organization, school, or thrift store.
","Garbage":"If your headphones or headsets still work and are in good condition, consider donating them.
","Recycling":"What Do I Do With tool to find an electronics recycler near you. Call ahead to make sure the recycler will accept your item.","Garbage":"All headphones and headsets can go in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a Special Item pickup. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"308"},{"Id":"x130886","Name":"Balloons","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Balloons","Alias":["Balloons","Party Balloons","Helium Balloons","Mylar Ballons"],"Garbage":"Balloons are garbage. Pop and bag all balloons before placing them in the garbage container.
","SocrataID":"309"},{"Id":"x130887","Name":"Sponges and Loofahs","Taxonomies":"3086|3115","Title":"Sponges and Loofahs","Alias":["Sponge","steel wool","Loofah","Dish Scrubber"],"Garbage":"All sponges and loofahs are garbage, even those labeled compostable. They are not recyclable nor compostable.
","SocrataID":"310"},{"Id":"x130888","Name":"Bandages and Other First Aid Materials","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Bandages and Other First Aid Materials","Alias":["Band-Aids","Gauze","Bandages","Bloody Clothes","Bloody Towels"],"Garbage":"Any material used for administering first-aid is garbage. Any material covered in blood or other bodily fluids is garbage.
Bag all materials used for first-aid or that are covered in bodily fluids before placing them in the garbage container.
","SocrataID":"311"},{"Id":"x130889","Name":"Candy","Taxonomies":"3086|3098","Title":"Candy","Alias":["Lollipops","Candy","Treats","Chewing Gum","Gum - Chewing","Candy Wrappers","Suckers - Candy"],"Foodandyard":"Candy without wrappers or plastic can go in the compost. Be sure to remove all wrappers before composting.
","Garbage":"Gum and candy with wrappers or plastic go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"312"},{"Id":"x130890","Name":"Water Filters","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Water Filters","Alias":["Water Filters","Brita Filters","Pur Filters","Filter Cartridges - Water"],"Garbage":"Water filters go in the garbage. They are made of multiple materials making them hard to recycle. Check with the manufacturer to see if they will take back the filters for recycling.
","SocrataID":"313"},{"Id":"x130891","Name":"Lighters and Matches","Taxonomies":"3086|3109","Title":"Lighters and Matches","Alias":["Lighter","Bic Lighter","Camping Lighter","Matches","Match Sticks"],"Garbage":"Empty lighters can go in the garbage. Used and unused matches should be soaked in water for 5 minutes before being disposed of in the garbage. This reduces any chance of the matches igniting.
\r\nMatches are not compostable or recyclable because of the igniting chemical at the end and their size.
","Hazardous":"Lighters with any amount of fuel left must go to a household hazardous waste facility.
","SocrataID":"314"},{"Id":"x130892","Name":"Glitter","Taxonomies":"3086|3135","Title":"Glitter","Garbage":"Glitter should go in the garbage. Put all glitter in a sealable bag before disposing of it.
","SocrataID":"315"},{"Id":"x130893","Name":"Earplugs","Taxonomies":"3086|3121","Title":"Earplugs","Garbage":"Bag earplugs with other waste before disposing of them in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"316"},{"Id":"x130894","Name":"Outdoor Grills","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Outdoor Grills","Alias":["BBQ","BBQ grill","Grill","Smoker - grill","Barbeque","Grill - Gas & Charcoal"],"Curbside":"Schedule a bulky item pickup for a grill to be collected from your home. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"Outdoor grills can be taken to a transfer station and recycled as scrap metal for free.
Fuel tanks are not accepted.
\r\nSmall amounts of plastic and other non-metal material are okay.
","Dropoff":"You can also drop off BBQ grills at scrap metal recyclers in your area. Use King County's \r\n"What Do I Do With" to find a scrap metal recycler near you.
","SocrataID":"317"},{"Id":"x130895","Name":"Razor and Saw Blades","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Razor and Saw Blades","Alias":["Razor Blades","utility Blades","shaving Razor","box-Opener Blades","double Edge Razor Blades","saw blades","Table saw blades"],"Garbage":"All blades should go in the garbage. Utility blades and double-edge razor blades should be taped over to avoid cutting garbage bags and collectors.
","Transferstation":"Take unusable table saws to a transfer station
","SocrataID":"318"},{"Id":"x130896","Name":"Chopsticks","Taxonomies":"3086|3099|3143","Title":"Chopsticks","Alias":"“Chopsticks – Wooden”,”chopsticks”","Foodandyard":"Uncoated, wooden chopsticks can go in the compost.
","Garbage":"Plastic and metal chopsticks go in the garbage. They are not recyclable because of their material and size.
","SocrataID":"319"},{"Id":"x130897","Name":"Rope, Thread, and Strings","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Rope, Thread, and Strings","Alias":["Rope","thread","string","twine","climbing Rope","yarn","sewing Thread","guitar strings"],"Donate":"Thread and rope can be donated, potentially recycled, or upcycled into new products.
Any rope, thread, yarn, or twine with synthetic material, like nylon, can go in the garbage. Typically, if the material is shiny or elastic it contains synthetic fibers. Make sure to place the material in a bag before placing it in the garbage container. This will help the material from becoming tangled in the equipment.
","SocrataID":"320"},{"Id":"x130898","Name":"Plastic Credit Cards and Gift Cards","Taxonomies":"3086|3135","Title":"Plastic Credit Cards and Gift Cards","Alias":["Credit card - plastic","gift card - plastic","debit card - plastic"],"Garbage":"Cut plastic cards into several pieces and place them in a garbage bag before placing them in the garbage container.
","SocrataID":"321"},{"Id":"x130899","Name":"E-cigarettes, Vaping Devices, and Cigarettes","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"E-cigarettes, Vaping Devices, and Cigarettes","Alias":["E-Cig","vape","vape Pen","vape cartridge","juul cartridge","nicotine liquid","e-Liquid","e-Cigarettes","weed Pen – Vape","marijuana – Vape","cigarettes","cigarette butts","Electronic smoking pipes","Cigars"],"Garbage":"Cigarettes and Cigarette butts go in the garbage.
","Hazardous":"E-cigarettes or other vape devices, and e-liquid waste should not be thrown in the regular trash or flushed down a toilet or sink.
\r\nBring vape devices and components to a household hazardous waste facility for safe disposal. No fees.
\r\nUnexpired or unopened makeup may be donated to certain organizations - particularly women’s or family shelters. Contact a shelter near you to see if they will accept your unused makeup.
","Garbage":"Makeup can go in the garbage. Bag loose makeup and seal it before placing it in the garbage container.
Wipeout and recycle plastic makeup containers that are at least three inches in diameter. Throw wipes in the garbage. Do not rinse makeup down the sink drain.
","Hazardous":"Large quantities of makeup related chemicals like acetone (nail polish remover) should be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
","SocrataID":"323"},{"Id":"x130901","Name":"Vinyl Siding","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Vinyl Siding","Alias":["home siding - vinyl","siding - vinyl"],"Garbage":"Vinyl siding is not recyclable in our curbside system. Please put it in the garbage. The garbage lid needs to be able to close and the bin cannot be heavier than the maximum weight allowed for its size.
View rates for the maximum weight allowed for each size of the bin.
If your vinyl siding is too large or too heavy, you will either have to schedule a special collection or take the siding to a transfer station for disposal. Note that fees apply for both of these options.
","Curbside":"If your vinyl siding is too large or too heavy you can schedule a special collection. Fees apply.
","Transferstation":"You can take vinyl siding to a City transfer station for disposal. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"324"},{"Id":"x130902","Name":"Ribbon","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Ribbon","Alias":["Ribbon","party ribbon","gift ribbon","decoration - ribbon","gift bow"],"Donate":"Try to reuse ribbons for future events or gifts.
Some organizations may accept larger quantities of ribbons, if they are unused, for crafts. Check with your local school or a retirement community near you to see if they are interested in your ribbon.
","Garbage":"Ribbon is considered garbage. Place ribbon in a bag before disposing of it in a garbage container.
","SocrataID":"325"},{"Id":"x130903","Name":"Floral Foam","Taxonomies":"3086|3141","Title":"Floral Foam","Alias":["Floral foam","plant foam","flower foam","foam - floral","floral water beads","gel water beads"],"Garbage":"Floral foam belongs in the garbage. Place the floral foam in a bag before disposing of it in a garbage container.
\r\nAlternatively, see if the nursery or company that provided the arrangement will take the foam back for reuse.
\r\nFloral water beads or gel water beads go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"326"},{"Id":"x130932","Name":"Wicker Baskets","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Wicker Baskets","Alias":"wicker baskets","Donate":"Donate any wicker baskets in good condition to local thrift stores.
","Garbage":"Damaged wicker baskets can go in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x131629","Name":"Boat","Taxonomies":"3086|3117","Title":"Boat","Alias":["Boat","Speed Boat","Row Boat"],"General":"If you are the owner:
\r\nReport to one of the below for removal:
\r\nDonate boats in good condition to nearby boating shops or organizations.
","Transferstation":"Boats will need to be dropped off at a transfer station.
","SocrataID":"16"},{"Id":"x136532","Name":"Plastic Mesh Produce Bags","Taxonomies":"3086|3122","Title":"Plastic Mesh Produce Bags","Alias":["Plastic mesh bags","Plastic mesh citrus bags","Plastic mesh fruit bags","Plastic netting"],"Reuse":"Plastic mesh bags can be reused in variety of ways, simply google \"how to reuse plastic mesh produce bag\" to get some inspiration!
","Garbage":"Plastic mesh bags, often containing oranges or potatos cannot be recycled. They go in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x136533","Name":"Suitcase, Bags, Luggage","Taxonomies":"3086|3121","Title":"Suitcase, Bags, Luggage","Donate":"Donate suitcases or travel bags in good condition to local thrift stores.
","Curbside":"Suitcases will need special item pickup.
","Transferstation":"Suitcases will need to be dropped off at a transfer station.
"},{"Id":"x136553","Name":"Toothbrushes","Taxonomies":"3086|3115","Title":"Toothbrushes","Alias":"Electric toothbrush head","Foodandyard":"Absorbent pads are not recyclable and should be put in the garbage.
\r\n![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/MNO/meat%20tray%20--%20absorbant%2C%20garbage.png\")
Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup. Fee applies.
","Transferstation":"Bring water tanks to city transfer stations. Fees apply. Check the rates page.
"},{"Id":"x136581","Name":"Air Filters","Taxonomies":"3086|3114","Title":"Air Filters","Alias":["Air filters","Furnace filters","Air purifier filters"],"Garbage":"Air purifier filters and furnace filters should be individually bagged and put in the garbage.
\r\n![\"\"](\"images/Departments/SPU/Services/WDIG/DEF/dirty%20air%20filter.png\")
All 3D printed materials should go in the garbage, as they are not recyclable or compostable.
\r\nThis includes filaments made from ABS, polycarbonate, PLA, TPU, ASA, and PETG, and nylon.
"},{"Id":"x140981","Name":"Ice Cream Cartons","Taxonomies":"3086|3132|3103","Title":"Ice Cube Trays","Alias":["Metal Ice Cube Trays","Ice Cube Trays","Silicone Ice Cube Trays","Plastic Ice Cube Tray"],"VoiceInstructions":"Empty, Clean and Dry PLASTIC AND METAL ICE CUBE TRAYS go in the recycling. SILICONE ICE CUBE TRAYS go in to garbage.","Recycling":"Plastic and Metal Ice cube trays go in the recycling if they are clean, dry, and empty.
","Garbage":"Silicone ice cube trays go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"133"},{"Id":"x148728","Name":"Unused & Used COVID Rapid Antigen Tests","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Unused & Used COVID Rapid Antigen Tests","Alias":["COVID tests","Used COVID Rapid Antigen tests","Unused COVID Rapid Antigen tests","Used Covid tests","Expired medical home testing kits ","Expired COVID tests "],"General":"Used items should be packed in a biohazard bag and be disposed of as medical waste.
","Garbage":"Unused /expired kits can go into garbage.
","Hazardous":"Used kits should be disposed of in a biohazard bag and if possible at a medical facility.
"},{"Id":"x148735","Name":"Popsicle Sticks","Taxonomies":"3086|3099","Title":"Popsicle Sticks","Alias":"Popsicle Sticks","General":"Wooden popsicle sticks are compostable.
","Foodandyard":"Popsicle sticks go into the food waste bin.
"},{"Id":"x148737","Name":"Dental floss","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Dental floss","Alias":["floss","floss dispenser"],"General":"Dental items and hygenic items go into the garbage.
","Garbage":"Used and unused floss, as well as the dispenser, go into the garbage.
","Didyouknow":"Compostable floss does exist! Check out your local zero-waste store and try it out!
"},{"Id":"x148738","Name":"Zipper Bag","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Zipper Bag","Alias":["Pencil pouch","Fabric travel bag"],"Donate":"Donate zipper bags in good condition to local thrift stores.
","Garbage":"Heavily used zipper bags can go into the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x148794","Name":"Ladder","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Ladder","Alias":"Step ladder","General":"Special item pick up or transfer station.
","Curbside":"Ladders will need special item pickup.
","Transferstation":"Ladders will need to be dropped at a tranfer station.
"},{"Id":"x148795","Name":"Baby Bottles","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Baby Bottles","Alias":"Sippy cups","General":"Donate or garbage.
","Donate":"Donate baby bottles in good condition to local thrift stores.
","Garbage":"Baby bottles go into garbage.
"},{"Id":"x149136","Name":"Wood Pellets","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Wood Pellets","Alias":"Wooden boxes","Reuse":"Wood pellets in good condition can be reused as storage and decoration.
","Foodandyard":"Unpainted and untreated wood can go in the food and yard waste:
\r\nTreated or painted wood pellets can go in the garbage. Wood pellets must be broken down to fit in the bin when the lid is closed.
","Transferstation":"Large wood pellets can be taken to a local transfer station.
"},{"Id":"x149138","Name":"Turf","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Turf","Alias":["Artificial Turf","Astro Turf","Astroturf","FieldTurf","Field Turf"],"General":"Turf is made from plastics and goes into the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x149146","Name":"Nylon","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Nylon","Garbage":"Nylon and nylon products can go in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x149147","Name":"Window Screen","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Window Screen","Alias":"screen doors","Reuse":"Window screens can be reused in a variety of ways! They can be used as an adhesive cleaning tool, flower pot liner, grout mix strainer, and more! Do a quick Google search to get some inspiration. Alternativly, you can resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Garbage":"If not being reused, window screens should be placed in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x149151","Name":"Cutting Boards","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Cutting Boards","Alias":["bamboo cutting board","plastic cutting board"],"Donate":"If cutting boards are in good condition, consider donating them to a local thriftstore where they can be re-used.
","Garbage":"Glass, wooden, and plastic cutting boards in unusable condition go in the garbage. They cannot be recycled.
"},{"Id":"x149152","Name":"Small plastic scoopers","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Small plastic scoopers","Alias":"Plastic scoopers","Recycling":"Plastic scoopers larger than 3 inches in diameter can go in recycling.
","Garbage":"Small plastic scoopers smaller than 3 inches go in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x149153","Name":"Magnets","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Magnets","Garbage":"Magnets 3 inches or smaller can go in the garbage.
","Transferstation":"Take large magnets or large amounts of magnets to transfer station.
"},{"Id":"x149154","Name":"Deodorant","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Deodorant","Recycling":"Empty, clean, and dry deodorant containers can go in the recycling.
","Garbage":"Unused or used deodorant can go in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x149155","Name":"Cat Litter Boxes","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Cat Litter Boxes","Donate":"Clean cat litter boxes in good condition can be donated to local thrift stores.
","Recycling":"Small, empty clean, and dry hard plastic cat litter boxes can go in recycling.
","Garbage":"Soiled carboard cat litter boxes go in the garbage.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup. Fee applies.
","Transferstation":"Large cat litter boxes can be dropped off at local transfer stations.
"},{"Id":"x149157","Name":"Plastic Crates","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Plastic Crates","Alias":"Plastic milk crates","Reuse":"Plastic crates in good condition can be reused for storage.
","Recycling":"Small plastic crates can go in recycling.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call (206) 684-3000 to schedule a pickup. Fee applies.
","Transferstation":"Large quantities of plastic crates or large crates can be dropped off at a local transfer station.
"},{"Id":"x149158","Name":"X-Ray Film","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"X-Ray Film","General":"It's illegal to dispose of x-ray film in the garbage.
","Recycling":"Contact the hospital you received the x-ray from to ask if they have recycling services. Or contact a radiology clinic.
"},{"Id":"x149712","Name":"Silica Gel Packets","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Silica Gel Packets","Alias":["Silica packets","Dessicant"],"Reuse":"Silica Gel packets can be reused to keep items dry. Consider keeping them in your gym bag or sneakers. If you use a razor, prevent rust by storing it in a container with the packets. Keep documents/electronics safe and dry with silica packets. Use them for craft projects and dry flowers with them. Get creative!
","Garbage":"If you chose to not reuse them, Silica Gel packets go in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x149715","Name":"Damaged Bin","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Damaged Bin","Alias":["Old recycling bin","Damaged garbage bin","Old garbage bin"],"General":"Where you dispose of an old or damaged waste bin depends on where you live, what it's made of, and where you got it from. To see which company handles waste management in your neighborhood, check out this map. If your bin is from one of these two providers, give them a call first and inform them you need a replacement. If WasteManagement is your provider, check out their article on how to replace a bin.
","Recycling":"If the bin you use is a personal bin (i.e., you bought it yourself; it was not provided to you), you may recycle it if it is made of metal or rigid plastic and is empty, clean, and dry.
","Garbage":"If the bin you use is a personal bin (i.e., you bought it yourself; it was not provided to you) and it is irreversably contaminated, place it in a large plastic bag if possible and leave it out with your garbage. If you cannot bag it, you can leave it on the curb alongside your bins with a note on it saying it is trash.
"},{"Id":"x149716","Name":"Wire Fencing and Mesh","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Wire Fencing and Mesh","Alias":["Chicken Wire","Chain link fence"],"Reuse":"You can reuse chicken wire for a variety of DIY garden/home projects. Alternatively, you can resell or give it away using sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and Buy Nothing.
","Recycling":"If clean, chicken wire and chain link fence are recyclable.
","Garbage":"If uncleanable, or treated with chemicals, put wire fencing in the garbage.
","Transferstation":"If fencing doesn't fit in your bin, you can bring it to a transfer station.
"},{"Id":"x149723","Name":"Plastic Berry Containers","Taxonomies":"3086|3107|3137","Title":"Plastic Berry Container","Alias":["Berry clamshell","Plastic Berry Container","Tomato plastic pint","Clear berry container","Plastic fruit container"],"Recycling":"The clear plastic containers that berries and tomatos are sold in can be recycled.
","Foodandyard":"Plastic berry baskets (thin green plastic mesh baskets) go in the garbage.
","SocrataID":"205"},{"Id":"x149754","Name":"Hand sanitizer","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Blank template","Alias":["Hand sanitizer","Hand sanitizer bottles"],"Recycling":"Plastic hand sanitizer bottles that are larger than 3 inches, and are clean, dry and empty can go in the recycling.
","Hazardous":"Because hand sanitizer is ignitable, it is considered hazardous waste, and should be disposed of at a household hazardous waste facility. Learn more at www.epa.gov/hw/how-dispose-and-recycle-alcohol-based-hand-sanitizer.
"},{"Id":"x150843","Name":"animal manure","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Animal manure","Alias":["chicken manure","chicken poop","horse manure","goat manure","rabbit manure"],"Foodandyard":"Chicken, horse, goat, and rabbit manure is safe to put in your compost bin!
"},{"Id":"x150844","Name":"art supplies","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Art supplies","Alias":["arts and crafts","craft supplies"],"Donate":"Cut flowers can go in your food and yard waste bin.
"},{"Id":"x152930","Name":"Bowling Ball","Taxonomies":"3086","Title":"Bowling Ball","Donate":"Donate any unwanted bowling balls or equipment to your local thrift store, youth center, or even bowling alley!
","Garbage":"If damaged or unusable, bowling balls can go in the garbage.
"},{"Id":"x155279","Name":"Wood Burning Stove","Taxonomies":"3086|3122","Title":"Wood Burning Stove","Alias":["Wood burning stoves","Wood stoves","Wood stove inserts","Fireplace inserts"],"Dropoff":"If you have organic fertilizer, check with your local gardening group or contact the Garden Hotline <link: https://gardenhotline.org/> to see if you can donate it.
","Hazardous":"Bring fertilizers with pesticides or herbicides, often called weed and feed, to a hazardous waste collection facility. All containers must be 5 gallons or less.
","SocrataID":"295"},{"Id":"x189943","Name":"Spa and Hot Tub Covers","Taxonomies":"3086|3115","Title":"Spa and Hot Tub Covers","Alias":["hot tub covers","spa covers"],"Transferstation":"Spa and Hot tub covers smaller than 8' are accepted at the transfer stations.
","SocrataID":"295"},{"Id":"x191457","Name":"Extra Garbage, Yard Waste, and Recycling","Taxonomies":"3086|3095","Title":"Extra Garbage, Yard Waste, and Recycling","Alias":["Extra garbage","Extra recycling","Extra yard waste","Extra food waste","Extra compost"],"VoiceInstructions":"You can set out EXTRA GARBAGE or EXTRA YARD WASTE on your collection day for an additional fee, request a special item collection, or take it to a transfer station.","General":"Have extra garbage, yard waste, or recycling? You can set it out as extra garbage*, food/yard waste*, or recycling on your collection day, request a special item collection, or take it to a transfer station.
\r\n*There are fees for picking up extra garbage and extra yard waste. There is no fee for extra recycling which, like basic recycling service, is included in the garbage service rates.
","Curbside":"Submit a request online or call SPU Customer Service at (206) 684-3000 to schedule a Special Item pickup. Fees apply.
","SocrataID":"87"}]