WM is the service provider for CAP
in the Pioneer Square, International District and Columbia City neighborhoods.
The goals of the program are to:
Create cleaner, safer business districts
Reduce uncivil behaviors and illegal activities in alleys
Increase the attractiveness of alleys for pedestrian use
Allow better alley access for business services such as deliveries
The City of Seattle has designated Pioneer Square, the International District and Columbia City as
"Clear Alleys" Business Districts. Garbage and recycling containers can only be placed in public
alleyways for restricted time periods.
As part of the Clear Alleys Program, WM offers this dumpster free service to
commercial and multifamily customers in Seattle's Pioneer Square, International District and Columbia City
neighborhoods.
How It Works
Unless a
business has available designated or private inside storage
space, specially marked plastic bags are used for garbage and
recycling, set out in alleys, and collected at least twice per day.
Pre-paid Bags
Special Clear Alleys garbage and recycling bags from Waste Management*
can be set out three hours before a scheduled pick-up.
Multifamily (apartment) customers that order garbage bags will receive the equivalent number of
recycling bags for free. Please input the number of rolls you need and, if you are a multifamily
customer, you will not get charged.
Frequent Collection
WM will provide service every day, seven days a week, 24/7. Bags are collected at least twice
a day in the Pioneer Square, International District and Columbia City neighborhoods.
Prices vary depending on the type of
bag purchased. All collection bags are sold by the roll.
(Prices below effective April 1, 2024)
RECYCLE BAGS (CLEAR)
ITEM
PRICE PER BAG
NUMBER OF BAGS PER ROLL
PRICE PER ROLL
15 gallon
$5.80
30
$174.00
33 gallon
$8.20
15
$123.00
GARBAGE BAGS (GRAY)
ITEM
PRICE PER BAG
NUMBER OF BAGS PER ROLL
PRICE PER ROLL
15 gallon
$5.80
30
$174.00
33 gallon
$8.20
15
$123.00
Commercial customers will pay a monthly service charge of $32.45.
Multifamily customers will pay a monthly service charge of $48.25.
Multifamily (apartment) customers that order garbage bags will receive the
equivalent number of recycling bags for free.
Bag collection costs and shipping via USPS are included in the
purchase fee.
Expedited shipping is available upon request for an extra fee.
How To Start Service
First Order?
Please call WM Seattle CAP Customer Service at 1-855-894-9447 to set up
your account and place your first order.
Order New Bags
Subsequent orders can be made online - Click here.
Participating is Simple
Use the special
pre-paid color-coded and branded bags
ordered from Waste Management, for your
garbage and recycling. Garbage bags are gray
with black lettering; recycle bags are clear with
green lettering.
Start using bags immediately upon
receiving them.
When full, ensure bag is securely closed. (limit 60 lbs.)
Set out securely tied bags in your alley.
Garbage bags are collected 3x per
day in the morning, afternoon and night.
Flatten and bundle cardboard or put
inside a cardboard box or approved
recycling bag. Recycling is collected 2x
per day in the morning or late afternoon.
Order more bags or
bulky item tags by calling 1-855-894-9447 or online - Click
here
