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.
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CONTAINER SIZES & RATES
- RESIDENTIAL
- APARTMENT & CONDO
- COMMERCIAL
Garbage
View your A Week or B Week Collection Calendar.
The following garbage cart sizes are available for residential customers. New rates effective January 1, 2023.
| Weekly Garbage Collection | 2024 Monthly Rate | 2024 King County Fixed Disposal Charge |
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| 10-gallon micro-can | $20.48 | $0.49 |
| 20-gallon mini-cart | $21.93 | $1.00 |
| 32-gallon cart | $29.82 | $1.70 |
| 45-gallon cart | 35.82 | $2.31 |
| 64-gallon cart | $41.78 | $3.22 |
| 96-gallon cart | $53.67 | $4.53 |
| Extra garbage* (per 32-gallon equivalent) | $6.72 | – |
*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 | 2024 Monthly Rate | 2024 King County Fixed Disposal Charge |
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| 32-gallon cart | $20.51 | $0.39 |
| Miscellaneous Services | 2024 Per Occurrence |
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| Return Trip | $8.93 |
| Drive-in Charge, per month | $8.93 |
| Redelivery of Containers | $14.90 |
| On-Call Bulky Waste Collection* | 2024 Per Item |
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| Appliances (non-refrigerant) | $93.17 |
| Refrigerators/Freezers | $93.17 |
| Sofas/Chairs/Mattresses/Box Springs | $93.17 |
*Once each calendar year, Burien residential customers may place one larger item (i.e. mattress, dishwasher, refrigerator) at the curb for pick-up. In addition, customers may request a free collection of up to one cubic yard of smaller items. All items must be placed at the curb and no individual item may be larger than 2 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet or weigh more than 65lbs. The prices above are effective for any additional items.
Recycling
Burien 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 |
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| 96-gallon cart | Included with garbage service |
| 32- and 64-gallon carts available upon request |
Customers will receive a contamination fee of $20 per cart if they receive three or more occurrences of reported contamination greater than 5% in recycling containers. Notification of contaminated material will occur using cart tags and Recology Customer Service calls.
Food & Yard Waste
Burien residential garbage service includes food and yard waste collection at no additional charge. Your food and yard waste cart will be emptied every week on your garbage collection day.
| Weekly Food & Yard Waste Collection | 2024 MONTHLY RATE |
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| 96-gallon cart | N/A |
| Additional 96g carts | $5.96 |
| Yard Waste Extra (32g equivalent) | $2.97 |
| 32 or 64-gallon carts available upon request | – |
The following garbage cart sizes are available for apartment & condo customers. New rates effective January 1, 2023.
Cart Service
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY COLLECTION NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
2024 MONTHLY RATE PER CART | 2024 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 20-gallon mini cart | $20.22 | $1.00 |
| 32-gallon cart | $24.02 | $1.70 |
| 64-gallon cart | $34.11 | $3.22 |
| 96-gallon cart | $43.38 | $4.53 |
| MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES | 2024 Rate |
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| Extra garbage (per 32-gallon equivalent) | $6.72 | |
| Return trip | $8.93 | |
| Re-delivery of containers | $14.90 | |
Dumpster Service
| GARBAGE – DUMPSTER NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER | 2024 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 1 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $108.87 | $10.13 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $157.43 | $15.18 |
| 2 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $202.03 | $20.26 |
| 3 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $291.29 | $30.39 |
| 4 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $356.97 | $40.52 |
| 6 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $511.89 | $60.79 |
| 8 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $651.09 | $81.05 |
| GARBAGE – DUMPSTER COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER | 2024 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 1 Cubic Yard | $210.54 | $30.39 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard | $309.37 | $45.58 |
| 2 Cubic Yard | $414.05 | $60.79 |
| 3 Cubic Yard | $606.93 | $91.18 |
| 4 Cubic Yard | $771.54 | $121.58 |
| 6 Cubic Yard | $1,129.06 | $182.37 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FEES | 2024 PER OCCURRENCE |
| Return trip | $14.90 |
| Container roll-outs (per 10 ft/per collection) | $4.48 |
| Unlocking lids (per collection) | $2.23 |
| Opening gates (per collection) | $2.23 |
| Extra un-compacted cubic yard | $29.81 |
Roll-off Container Services
| GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | 2024 MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT* | 2024 PER HAUL KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $104.34 | $29.25 |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $104.34 | $46.80 |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $119.24 | $70.20 |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $119.24 | $93.60 |
| Tonnage rate | $165.91 per ton | – | – |
| * Monthly Container Rent ONLY applies to NON-COMPACTED waste. | |||
| GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | 2024 PER HAUL KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $70.20 |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $140.40 |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $210.60 |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $280.80 |
| Tonnage rate | $165.91 per ton | – |
Recycling
Burien apartment and condo customers’ garbage service includes recycling collection service at no additional charge. Customers will receive a contamination fee of $25 per cubic yard or per cart if they receive three or more occurrences of reported contamination greater than 5% in recycling containers. Notification of contaminated material will occur using cart/container tags and Recology Customer Service calls.
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 206.767.3322.
Food & Yard Waste
| WEEKLY FOOD & YARD WASTE COLLECTION |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 MONTHLY RATE |
| 96-gallon cart | $21.75 |
| Extra material (per 32-gallon equivalent) | $6.72 |
Property managers, call Customer Service at 206.767.3322 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, 2023.
Cart Service
| GARBAGE – WEEKLY COLLECTION NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
2024 MONTHLY RATE PER CART | 2024 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 20-gallon mini cart | $20.22 | $1.00 |
| 32-gallon cart | $24.02 | $1.70 |
| 64-gallon cart | $34.11 | $3.22 |
| 96-gallon cart | $43.38 | $4.53 |
| MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES | 2024 RATE |
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| Extra garbage (per 32-gallon equivalent) | $6.72 | |
| Return trip | $8.93 | |
| Redelivery of containers | $14.90 | |
Dumpster Service
| GARBAGE – DUMPSTER NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER | 2024 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 1 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $108.87 | $10.13 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $157.43 | $15.18 |
| 2 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $202.03 | $20.26 |
| 3 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $291.29 | $30.39 |
| 4 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $356.97 | $40.52 |
| 6 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $511.89 | $60.79 |
| 8 Cubic Yard, 1 Pickup Per Week | $651.09 | $81.05 |
| GARBAGE – DUMPSTER COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 MONTHLY RATE PER CONTAINER | 2024 KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 1 Cubic Yard | $210.54 | $30.39 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard | $309.37 | $45.58 |
| 2 Cubic Yard | $414.05 | $60.79 |
| 3 Cubic Yard | $606.93 | $91.18 |
| 4 Cubic Yard | $771.54 | $121.58 |
| 6 Cubic Yard | $1,129.06 | $182.37 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FEES | 2024 PER OCCURRENCE |
| Return trip | $14.90 |
| Container roll-outs (per 10 ft/per collection) | $4.48 |
| Unlocking lids (per collection) | $2.23 |
| Opening gates (per collection) | $2.23 |
| Extra un-compacted cubic yard | $29.81 |
Roll-off Container Services
| GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF NON-COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | 2024 MONTHLY CONTAINER RENT* | 2024 PER HAUL KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $104.34 | $29.25 |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $104.34 | $46.80 |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $119.24 | $70.20 |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $153.42 | $119.24 | $93.60 |
| Tonnage rate | $165.91 per ton | – | – |
| * Monthly Container Rent ONLY applies to NON-COMPACTED waste. | |||
| GARBAGE – ROLL-OFF COMPACTED WASTE |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 PER HAUL OR OCCURRENCE | 2024 PER HAUL KING COUNTY FIXED DISPOSAL CHARGE |
| 10 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $70.20 |
| 20 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $140.40 |
| 30 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $210.60 |
| 40 Cubic Yard Roll-off | $190.68 | $280.80 |
| Tonnage rate | $165.91 per ton | – |
Recycling
Burien commercial customers’ garbage service includes recycling collection service at no additional charge. Customers will receive a contamination fee of $25 per cubic yard or per cart if they receive three or more occurrences of reported contamination greater than 5% in recycling containers. Notification of contaminated material will occur using cart/container tags and Recology Customer Service calls.
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 206.767.3322.
Food & Yard Waste
| WEEKLY FOOD & YARD WASTE COLLECTION |
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| CONTAINER SIZE | 2024 MONTHLY RATE |
| 96-gallon cart | $21.75 |
| Extra material (per 32-gallon equivalent) | $6.72 |
Property managers, please call Customer Service at 206.767.3322 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.