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Western Washington Service Delays
December 8-11, 2009:
Some Frozen Material Not Emptied; Collection Delayed to Next Scheduled Day for Each Container
Because of sub-freezing weather the week of Dec 8-11, material was frozen inside some container(s), and so they could not be emptied. If your residential container was not emptied because of frozen contents, please keep the uncollected material until your next regular collection day for that container, when the extra material will be collected at no extra charge.
No credit is given for delayed collection due to weather conditions, since collection and disposal or processing costs still apply.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Tips for Managing Extra Garbage & Recycling.
Customers Compliment WM Services During Weather Delays -
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Service Delays:
Waste Management is commited to providing reliable collection for all customers. However, when circumstances such as unsafe roads interrupt safe service, we appreciate customer understanding and cooperation as we operate on emergency scheduling.
Collection delays due to unforeseen circumstances such as road conditions are posted here and announced to the news media. Waste Management also phones affected customers with updates regarding service delays.
If your area is not listed below as having a service delay, and your garbage or recycling has not been collected on schedule, please report the missed collection here.
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* Weather-Delayed Curbside Collection Standard Procedures:
Twice Regular Amount Accepted Next Regular Collection Day For Each Container in Most WM Service Areas
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If weather conditions prevent collection of curbside garbage or recycling, please remove the containers from the street.
- Up to twice the regular amount of garbage and/or yard waste will be accepted at no additional charge on the next regularly scheduled collection day for each container ** unless otherwise specified at www.wmnorthwest.com or by special notification. Tips for Managing Extra Garbage & Recycling.
- There is no limit on the amount of clean recyclables accepted for collection.
- No credit is given for delayed collection due to weather conditions.
**Every Other Week Recycling & Yard Waste Collected Two (2) weeks after Missed Collection:
If recycling or yard waste is regularly collected every other week, the missed material will be collected on the next scheduled day for that container (two weeks from the missed collection), unless residents are otherwise notified by telephone or on this site. |
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Tips for Managing Extra Garbage & Recycling
Extra garbage: Place next to garbage container in:
- Securely tied plastic bags labeled "Garbage" or
- 32-gal can with handle and lid (65 lb limit) labeled "Garbage"
Extra recycling: Place next to recycling cart in:
- Plastic recycling bins or
- Cardboard boxes (2x2x2 ft. limit) labeled "Recycling"
- No recycling in plastic bags
Extra yard trimmings (No food scraps or plastic): Place next to yard cart in:
- Heavy paper yard bags (available at hardware stores) or
- Reusable polywoven yard bags (available at hardware stores) or
- 32-gal cans with handles & lids (65 lb limit) labeled "Yard" or
- Bundles tied with sisal twine (4'x2' limit)
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| Commercial and Multi-family Weather-Delayed Collection: Service as soon as conditions allow. Priority service to locations such as hospitals and restaurants, where public health is a high priority.
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Weather Delay Announcements:
When weather conditions prevent safe collection, we announce service delays on this website and on Western Washington radio and television stations, including:
· KING TV Channel 5,
· KIRO TV Channel 7, Radio 710
· KOMO TV Channel 4, Radio 1000
· KMPS Radio 94.1
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