Rates and Billing Information

Preventing waste shrinks garbage!


Garbage rates are based on container size. Your Recycling Guide outlines many ways to reduce waste, such as:
  • Buying durable items
  • Donating used clothing
  • Using your recycle cart
Be the first on your block to downsize your garbage!

Typical weekly garbage service needs for recycling homes:

  • 1 - 2 people: One 20-gal. (insert) garbage cart (19" wide, 24" deep, 38" high)
  • 3 - 4 people: One 35-gal. garbage cart (19" wide, 24" deep, 38" high)
  • 5 - 8 people: One 64-gal. garbage cart (24" wide, 32" deep, 42" high)
  • 9 - 12 people: One 96-gal. garbage cart (26" wide, 35" deep, 43" high)

City of Ellensburg Curbside Collection Rates including Recycling - Effective October 1, 2025
- Price / Month
Curbside Garbage
WM Cart (including cart repair and/or replacement)
One 20-gal. WM (insert) garbage cart emptied weekly $22.79
One 35-gal. WM garbage cart emptied weekly $26.38
One 64-gal. WM garbage cart emptied weekly $39.60
One 96-gal. WM garbage cart emptied weekly $53.34
Extra garbage (one bag or 32-gallon can) $7.20 ea
Curbside Recycling
Clean recyclables combined in 96-gal. blue recycling cart emptied every other week Included
Extra clean recyclables in recycling bins or cardboard boxes (limit 3x3x3') Included
Recycling contamination charge $33.30
Curbside Yard Debris
One 96-gal. yard debris cart
- Every Wednesday, April - November
- First Wednesday of the month, December - March 		$21.81
Extra Yard Debris (one bag or 32-gallon can) $3.87

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