How do I get another recycling bin in Seattle?

To sign up for curbside recycling or yard waste pickup, get a smaller garbage can, request a new bin, or report missed pickups, contact the hauler or your city recycling coordinator from the drop-down menu below.

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What are the Colours for recycling bins?

The colours used for the different types of recycling and waste bins can vary from business to business, however these are the colours commonly used:

BLUE: Paper and cardboard.
GREEN: Glass bottles and jars.
RED – Plastic bottles and packaging.
GREY or BLACK –Tins and cans.

How do you dispose of old pictures and negatives?

If local recovery is not possible, de-silvered film should be disposed of by incineration with energy recovery. If suitable incineration facilities are unavailable, the waste may be disposed of to landfill without risk of adverse environmental effects. Waste photographic paper is not generally recoverable.

Are Tetra Paks recyclable Seattle?

Paper cartons. Juice boxes, Tetra Paks & aseptic containers. Milk and soy milk cartons. Paper or frozen food boxes.

What do different colour bins mean?

Your coloured household wheeled bins take different kinds of waste. Each household has 3 bins: your blue bin is for recyclable waste. your brown bin is for garden waste and food waste. your green or grey bin is for non-recyclable waste.

How is garbage collected in King County Washington?

Garbage collection in King County is carried out by private service providers, or haulers, except in Enumclaw and Skykomish, which provide their own garbage collection. Two national companies, Waste Management, Inc., and Allied Waste, provide most of the collection services in the county.

What is not allowed in King County garbage?

Important: Sort it out! Effective Jan. 2, 2018, cardboard, scrap metal, yard waste, and clean wood are not accepted as garbage at King County Solid Waste Division facilities that provide recycling services for those materials. Customers are required to place those recyclable materials in designated recycling bins or areas.

What is the new King County recycling separation rule?

This new rule applies to residents and businesses that haul their own garbage, recyclable, and compostable materials to King County transfer stations and drop boxes. Customers will save time at a facility by separating recyclable materials before arriving at the facility.

How does Garbage and recycling work in the county?

The collection of garbage and recyclables in the county is provided by private solid waste management companies, or haulers, except in Enumclaw and Skykomish, which operate their own collection systems. Recycling keeps garbage rate increases at a minimum and helps you reduce the amount of garbage you make.