Seattle, Washington - Waste Management Northwest

Commercial Recycling - Where Does It Go?

Commercial and Industrial Recycling

As of January 1, 2005, all City of Seattle businesses are required to recycle paper, cardboard and yard waste. Waste Management Seattle provides commercial and industrial recycling services to businesses anywhere in the City, as well as outside the City.

NEW! Commercial Compost Collection
Free Commercial Cart Recycling
Recycle and Save
Printable recycling guidelines for your employees
Seattle's Recycling Requirements Effective January 1, 2005

Contact Waste Management Customer Service or 206 762-3000.

Fines for Recyclables in Garbage:

Businesses are prohibited from putting significant amounts of paper, cardboard and yard waste in the garbage. If garbage contains more than 10% recyclables, businesses may be fined.

Recycling Required by City ordinance

Free Cart Recycling Available to Seattle Businesses!

Up to two 96-gallon mixed recycling carts (cardboard, paper, cans & bottles) per garbage account.
Carts emptied every other week at no charge.
Recycling education and information for employees.
Fully commingled recycling (including glass).

Sign up for commercial cart recycling

Or call 1 800 592-9995

Reduce Your Garbage with Commercial Compost Collection

Save Money! Compost Collection rates are 30% lower than garbage!

Garbage & Compost rates

More than 30% of Seattle's garbage is food scraps, waxed cardboard, food-soiled paper and wood!

You can now reduce your garbage by composting:

Food scraps
Food-soiled paper

Shredded paper
Waxed cardboard
Floral & plant trimmings
Untreated wood

Container size and frequency of collection is tailored to each business.

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