Single-family Garbage Collection Services
Allied Waste provides curbside collection of single-family residential garbage. Service rates are determined by size of your garbage can.

Start, Stop or Change Service

• To start service call 206-682-9730 or fill out the online form.
• To transfer, stop, or change service call 206-682-9730.

Find Your Collection Day

• Garbage is collected once a week.

Prepare Your Garbage

1. Use your own garbage can or request one from Allied Waste for a fee.
2. Review the list of What Goes in the Garbage Can.
3. Place your garbage can out by 6 AM on your scheduled collection day. Put cans within 5' of the curb with lid opening toward the street.
4. Place excess garbage in a bag or container clearly marked "Garbage" near the garbage can. Excess garbage that does not fit into the garbage can with the lid closed will result in an extra charge.
5. Remove cans from the curb within 24 hours after collection.

Medical needles or "sharps" can no longer go in garbage.

• Check with your pharmacy or doctor for other disposal options.
• Check with www.sharpsinc.com for additional disposal options.
• Check out Seattle-King County Public Health site for more information.

Haul Garbage to the Transfer Station

• Items that won't fit into your garbage can may be hauled to one of the two local transfer stations operated by King County Solid Waste Division:
• Factoria Transfer Station, 13800 SE 32nd St., Bellevue
• Houghton Transfer Station, 11724 NE 6th St., Kirkland
• First Northeast Transfer Station, 2300 N. 165th St., Shoreline
• Call 206-296-6542 for operating hours and directions

Reduce Your Bill

• Recycle More! Conserve resources and save money by reducing the size of your garbage can. A smaller garbage can costs less.
• Compost at home. Visit the King County website to learn more.
• Avoid overflowing containers for yard debris and garbage, as there can be an additional charge.