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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!*

Put in the Garbage Can
Aerosol Cans	Animal waste or pet litter (bagged)	Ashes (bagged)	Carbon Paper
CDs	Ceramics or Dishes	Detergent Boxes	Diapers
Empty Motor Oil Containers	Greasy Car Parts	Lids or Bottle Caps	Medical Needles or Sharps (see preparation instructions)
Mirrors or Window Glass	Paper Towels, Plates or Napkins	Plastics or Aluminium contaminated with food	Plastic or Waxed Cardboard
Plastic Cups, Plates or Utensils	Styrofoam Block, Containers or Packaging Peanuts (bagged)	Tissue or Foil Wrapping Paper	Tissues or Toilet Paper
Toxic Containers (empty, with no residue)	Waxed Paper or Cartons	Light Bulbs (place in plastic bag)

Do not put in the Garbage Can

Hazardous Waste*
Click here to find out how to dispose of household hazardous wastes.

Computers, Televisions
Computers and televisions require special handling and should not be put in the garbage. Visit the Take it Back Network website for disposal options.

Electronics
Electronics require special handling and should not be put in the garbage. Visit the Take it Back Network website for disposal options.

Fluorescent Tubes & Bulbs
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes require special handling. Please visit the King County website for disposal options.

Liquids

Medical Waste*

Wet Paint*
Click here to find out how to dispose of household hazardous wastes.

Yard Debris
Place in the yard debris cart.

* 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 206-682-9735.

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