Rates and Billing Information

Residential garbage collection rates, include recycling!

City of Auburn Curbside Collection Rates - Effective January 1, 2026
_ Price / Month
City of Auburn - Curbside Garbage
WM Cart (including cart repair and/or replacement)
One 35-gal. WM Grey Garbage Cart MONTHLY $16.58
One 20-gal. Insert in a 35-gal. WM Garbage Cart Weekly $24.21
One 35-gal. Grey WM Garbage Cart Weekly $32.73
One 45-gal. Grey WM Garbage Cart Weekly $44.76
One 64-gal. Grey WM Garbage Cart Weekly $62.98
One 96-gal. Grey WM Garbage Cart Weekly $94.71
Extra 32-gallon equivalent $10.83 each
City of Auburn - Curbside Recycling
One 35-gal. WM Blue Recycling Cart Emptied Every Other Week Included with Garbage Service
One 64-gal. WM Blue Recycling Cart Emptied Every Other Week Included with Garbage Service
One 96-gal. WM Blue Recycling Cart Emptied Every Other Week Included with Garbage Service
Extra recycle cart $4.61 each
City of Auburn - Curbside Yard and Food Service
(Note: Yard trimmings are prohibited from garbage in King Co.)
One 35-gal. WM Green Yard & Food Cart Emptied Weekly $15.60
One 64-gal. WM Green Yard & Food Cart Emptied Weekly $16.87
One 96-gal. WM Green Yard & Food Cart Emptied Weekly $18.16
Additional 96-gal. WM Green Yard & Food Cart Emptied Weekly $10.76
Extra 32-gallon cans/bags or equivalent $5.88 each
Other Service Charges Carry/Roll-out per cart, assessed
Carry/Roll-out per cart, assessed in 25' increments $7.69 each
Cart Return Trip (pickup same or following day if cart is not out on time) $23.05 each
Cart Redelivery (for size changes; one per year at no cost) $15.00 each
Clean/deodorize cart $15.00 each
Bulky Item Collection
Free pickup for up to four (4) items allowed one-time per year. See wmnorthwest.com/auburn for list of items accepted. Call 253-939-9792 to schedule pickup.
Additional bulky item pickups
Stoves, Dishwashers, Hot Water Heaters, Microwaves, Large Appliances $38.43 each
Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners $53.80 each
Sofas, Chairs, Mattresses, Box Springs, etc. $38.43 each


NOTE:
  • Rates above are monthly. However, invoices are mailed every three months, so charges on invoices are for three months service.

  • Rates do not include city, county or state taxes and fees.

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