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Whether you are a business owner, property manager, or resident, Recology King County works with you to develop tailored solutions to your recycling, food, and yard waste, and garbage collection needs.


GrayBin

FOOD & YARD WASTE
All food scraps, food-soiled paper (without shiny plastic coating), approved compostable packaging and bags, yard waste and untreated wood go in the gray food and yard waste bin.

RecycleBin

RECYCLING
Clean paper and cardboard, plastic containers, glass, and metal. Tukwila residential, multi-family, and commercial garbage service includes recycling collection at no additional charge. For additional material that cannot fit inside your cart place next to your cart in a 2’x2’x2′ box.

LandfillBin

LANDFILL
What’s left?  Not much!  Non-recyclable paper or plastics (saran wrap and food packaging), foam trays and containers, empty paint cans, pet litter, broken glass, and ceramics to name a few. We aim to send as little material to landfill as possible.

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CONTAINER SIZES & RATES

Garbage

The following garbage cart sizes are available for residential customers. New rates effective January 1, 2025. For information on Tukwila’s solid waste collection discount opportunities, please visit TukwilaWA.gov/GarbageandRecycling

Weekly Garbage Collection 2025 Monthly Rate
2025 King County Fixed Disposal Charge 
10-Gallon Micro-Can $14.13 $0.40
20-Gallon Mini-Cart $15.36 $0.83
32-Gallon Cart $21.97 $1.41
45-Gallon Cart $26.19 $1.92
64-Gallon Cart $31.72 $2.67
96-Gallon Cart $41.51 $3.76
Extra Garbage* (per 32-gallon equivalent) $5.38

*There is an additional charge for garbage that does not fit in your garbage cart. If your lid is open more than 6 inches, additional charges incur.

Monthly Garbage Collection 2025 Monthly Rate 2025 King County Fixed Disposal Charge
32-Gallon Cart $11.89
$0.32
Miscellaneous Services 2025 Per Occurrence
Return Trip $7.48
Drive-in Charge, per Month $6.41
Redelivery of Containers $21.40
On-Call Bulky Waste Collection* 2025 Per Item
Appliances (non-refrigerant)  $26.76
Refrigerators/Freezers  $53.55
Sofas/Chairs/Mattresses/Box Springs  $44.96

**Once each calendar year, Tukwila residential customers may place up to two (2) cubic yards of Garbage once each year at the Curb for collection on the Customer’s regular collection day, provided that any individual item is no larger than three feet (3’) by three feet (3’), plus four (4) non-appliance bulky items such as couches or large chairs. Contact us at 206.944.3900 to schedule a collection

Recycling

Tukwila residential garbage service includes recycling collection at no additional charge. Your recycling cart will be emptied every other week on your garbage collection day.

Every Other Week Recycling Collection Monthly Rate
96-Gallon Cart Included with garbage service
32- and 64-Gallon Carts available upon request

Food & Yard Waste

The following food & yard waste cart sizes are available for residential customers. Your food & yard waste cart will be emptied every other week on your garbage collection day.

Every Other Week Food & Yard Waste Collection 2025 Monthly Rate
96-Gallon Cart $12.54
Additional 96-Gallon Carts $6.41
Yard Waste Extra (32-Gal equivalent) $3.44
32- or 64-Gallon Carts available upon request

The following garbage cart sizes are available for apartment & condo customers. New rates effective January 1, 2025.

Cart Service

GARBAGE – WEEKLY COLLECTION
NON-COMPACTED WASTE
2025 MONTHLY RATE
PER CART
2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE PER CART
20-Gallon Mini Cart $22.80 $0.83
32-Gallon Cart $30.92 $1.41
45-Gallon Cart $36.67 $1.92
64-Gallon Cart $43.71 $2.67
96-Gallon Cart $62.16 $3.76
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES  2025 RATE
Extra Garbage (per 32-gallon equivalent)  $5.38
Return Trip  $7.48
Re-delivery of Containers  $21.40

Dumpster Service

GARBAGE – DUMPSTER
NON-COMPACTED WASTE

CONTAINER SIZE 2025 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE
1 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $157.03  $8.40
1.5 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $211.13  $12.59
2 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $247.68  $16.80
3 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $343.65  $25.20
4 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $440.56  $33.60
6 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $597.13  $50.40
8 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $771.20  $67.20

 

GARBAGE – DUMPSTER
COMPACTED WASTE

CONTAINER SIZE 2025 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE
1 Cubic Yard $695.58  $25.20
1.5 Cubic Yard $851.15  $37.79
2 Cubic Yard $1,007.17  $50.40
3 Cubic Yard $1,246.21  $75.60
4 Cubic Yard $1,484.46  $100.80
6 Cubic Yard $1,879.09  $151.20
8 Cubic Yard $2,273.81  $201.60

 

MISCELLANEOUS FEES 2025 PER OCCURRENCE
Return Trip  $10.69
Each Extra Un-compacted 32 Gallon Equivalent (In Container) $3.25
Each Extra Un-compacted 32 Gallon Equivalent (On Ground) $5.38

Roll-off Container Services

GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF
NON-COMPACTED WASTE
CONTAINER SIZE 2025 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE 2025 MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT* 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE PER HAUL
10 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $144.57 $19.40
15 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $158.25 $29.10
20 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $166.16 $38.80
25 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $187.68 $48.50
30 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $202.35 $58.20
40 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $242.19 $77.60
Tonnage Rate $188.72 per ton
* Monthly Container Rent ONLY applies to NON-COMPACTED waste.

 

GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF
COMPACTED WASTE
CONTAINER SIZE 2025 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE 2025 MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT* 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE
10 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $58.20
20 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $116.40
30 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $174.60
40 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $232.80
Tonnage Rate $188.72 per ton

Recycling

Tukwila apartment and condo customers’ garbage service includes recycling collection service at no additional charge. 

If you do not currently subscribe to recycling collection and would like to, please fill out the Change Service Form or call customer service at 206.944.3900

Food & Yard Waste

The following food & yard waste cart sizes are available for apartment and condo customers. New rates effective January 1, 2025.

Apartment and condo customers that do not currently subscribe to food and yard waste may apply to receive one no cost compostable cart to be serviced weekly for up to one (1) year.

In order to participate, Customers must have demonstrated proper recyclable materials preparation and accept technical assistance for on how to properly sort and divert compostable products.

Carts may be removed if the Customer repeatedly contaminates the food and yard waste cart.

WEEKLY FOOD & YARD WASTE COLLECTION
CONTAINER SIZE MONTHLY RATE
96-Gallon Cart  $30.58

Property managers, call Customer Service at 206.944.3900 to learn more about:

  • Free posters, materials, and resources
  • Free on-site technical assistance

This service is only provided upon request by the bill payer on record.

The following garbage cart sizes are available for commercial customers. New rates effective January 1, 2025.

Cart Service

GARBAGE – WEEKLY COLLECTION
NON-COMPACTED WASTE
2025 MONTHLY RATE
PER CART
2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE PER CART
20-Gallon Mini Cart $22.80 $0.83
32-Gallon Cart $30.92 $1.41
45-Gallon Cart $36.67 $1.92
64-Gallon Cart $43.71 $2.67
96-Gallon Cart $62.16 $3.76
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES  2025 RATE
Extra Garbage (per 32-gallon equivalent)  $5.38
Return Trip  $7.48
Re-delivery of Containers  $21.40

Dumpster Service

GARBAGE – DUMPSTER
NON-COMPACTED WASTE

CONTAINER SIZE 2025 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE
1 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $157.03  $8.40
1.5 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $211.13  $12.59
2 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $247.68  $16.80
3 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $343.65  $25.20
4 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $440.56  $33.60
6 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $597.13  $50.40
8 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week $771.20  $67.20

 

GARBAGE – DUMPSTER
COMPACTED WASTE

CONTAINER SIZE 2025 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE
1 Cubic Yard $695.58  $25.20
1.5 Cubic Yard $851.15  $37.79
2 Cubic Yard $1,007.17  $50.40
3 Cubic Yard $1,246.21  $75.60
4 Cubic Yard $1,484.46  $100.80
6 Cubic Yard $1,879.09  $151.20
8 Cubic Yard $2,273.81  $201.60

 

MISCELLANEOUS FEES 2025 PER OCCURRENCE
Return Trip  $10.69
Each Extra Un-compacted 32 Gallon Equivalent (In Container) $3.25
Each Extra Un-compacted 32 Gallon Equivalent (On Ground) $5.38

Roll-off Container Services

GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF
NON-COMPACTED WASTE
CONTAINER SIZE 2025 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE 2025 MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT* 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE PER HAUL
10 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $144.57 $19.40
15 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $158.25 $29.10
20 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $166.16 $38.80
25 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $187.68 $48.50
30 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $202.35 $58.20
40 Cubic Yard Roll-off $251.75 $242.19 $77.60
Tonnage Rate $188.72 per ton
* Monthly Container Rent ONLY applies to NON-COMPACTED waste.

 

GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF
COMPACTED WASTE
CONTAINER SIZE 2025 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE 2025 MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT* 2025 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE
10 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $58.20
20 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $116.40
30 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $174.60
40 Cubic Yard Roll-off  $251.75 N/A $232.80
Tonnage Rate $188.72 per ton

Recycling

Tukwila commercial customers’ garbage service includes recycling collection service at no additional charge.

If you do not currently subscribe to recycling collection and would like to, please fill out the Change Service Form or call customer service at 206.944.3900

Food & Yard Waste

The following food & yard waste cart sizes are available for apartment & condo customers. New rates effective January 1, 2025.

Commercial customers that do not currently subscribe to food and yard waste may apply to receive one no cost compostable cart to be serviced weekly for up to one (1) year.

In order to participate, Customers must have demonstrated proper Recyclable materials preparation and accept technical assistance from Recology’s Waste Zero Team for proper preparation of compostables. Carts may be removed if the Customer repeatedly contaminates the compostable cart.

WEEKLY FOOD & YARD WASTE COLLECTION
CONTAINER SIZE MONTHLY RATE
96-Gallon Cart $30.58

Property managers, please call Customer Service at 206.944.3900 to learn more about:

  • Free posters, materials, and resources
  • Free on-site technical assistance

This service is only provided upon request by the bill payer on record.