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What Goes in the Garbage Can?

If it cannot be recycled or put into the Yard Debris Cart, it probably goes in the Garbage!*


Yes
Put in the Garbage Can
Aerosol Cans
Aerosol Cans
Animal waste or pet litter
Animal waste or pet litter
(bagged)
No Batteries
Ashes
(bagged)
Batteries
Batteries
Carbon Paper
Carbon Paper
CDs
CDs
Ceramics or Dishes
Ceramics or Dishes
Detergent Boxes
Detergent Boxes
Diapers
Diapers
Empty Motor Oil Containers
Empty Motor Oil Containers
Light Bulbs
Light Bulbs
(place in plastic bag)
Greasy Car Parts
Greasy Car Parts
No Lids or Bottle Caps
Lids or Bottle Caps
Medical Needles or Sharps
Medical Needles or Sharps
(see preparation instructions)
Mirrors or Window Glass
Mirrors or Window Glass
Paper Towels, Plates or Napkins
Paper Towels, Plates or Napkins
(put food-contaminated paper into the Organic Debris Cart)
Food-contaminated plastics or aluminum
Plastics or Aluminium contaminated with food
Waxed Cardboard
Plastic or Waxed Cardboard
Plastic take-out containers, trays, cups, plates or utensils
Plastic Cups, Plates or Utensils
Polystyrene
Polystyrene Plastic Containers
No Styrofoam Containers or Packaging Peanuts
Styrofoam Block, Containers or Packaging Peanuts
(bagged)
Tissue or Foil Wrapping Paper
Tissue or Foil Wrapping Paper
No Tissues or Toilet Paper
Tissues or Toilet Paper
Toxic Containers
Toxic Containers
(empty, with no residue)
Waxed Paper or Cartons
Waxed Paper or Cartons





No
Do not put in the Garbage Can
Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste*
Includes: Electronics (computers, televisions), fluorescent tubes and bulbs and thermometers with mercury.

Click here to find out how to dispose of household hazardous wastes.
Liquids Liquids
Medical waste Medical Waste*
Wet Paint Wet Paint*
Click here to find out how to dispose of household hazardous wastes.
Yard Debris Yard Debris
* Household Hazardous Waste, Medical Waste and Wet Paint require special handling. Call the King County Households Hazards Line at 206-296-4692 for proper disposal.

Reviewed the list, and still not sure?

Check out the list of What Goes in the Recycling Cart and What Goes in the Yard Debris Cart, or call 425-452-4762.


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