_. Curbside Garbage Service Recyclable items are not allowed in the City of Seattle garbage as of January 1, 2005. Ban on Recyclables in Garbage What recyclable items are not allowed in the garbage? For residents Paper Cardboard Glass bottles and jars Plastic bottles and jars Aluminum and tin cans Yard debris For businesses Paper Cardboard Yard debris Set Out Guidelines Have your collection containers at the street by 7:00 am. Weight Limit 65 Pounds (Overweight containers will not be emptied) Cans, bins, bundles and carts up to 32-gallon size are lifted and emptied by hand. For your safety and the safety of your collectors, please limit each 32-gallon unit to no more than 65 pounds. Larger carts are lifted mechanically, and are limited to 200 pounds. City provided cans or carts must be used for garbage. Please call 206 684-3000 for a different size or replacement container Container Placement at Street Place carts: Two (2) feet apart At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, fences Cart wheels as close to the curb as possible Cart lids opening toward street Curbside Garbage Rates Garbage Can Sizes & Weight Limits Backyard Service Exemption Do not Put in Garbage Hazardous Waste Disposal Extra Garbage Bulky Item Collection Special & Unacceptable Items Replace Damaged or Lost Can Reduce Garbage & Litter Do not put these items in your garbage: Computers and TVs Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes Motor Oil Hazardous Waste Liquid Paint Needles or syringes Yard Trimmings Cooking Oil (Add animal litter to solidify) Loose or hot ashes (Double bag) Loose cat litter or animal waste (Double bag) Loose packing pellets or sawdust (Double bag) Hazardous Waste Disposal Options (including free drop sites) - _ City Home | State Home | Site Home | Contact Us | Copyright | Privacy Policy