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For Apartment Owners

View a summary of changes to your collection services.

Eligibility
Dumpster service is usually requested by apartments and condominiums, but it also is available to single-family homes and some mixed-use (commercial and residential) buildings.


Rates and Starting Service
Service is contracted for a minimum of six months, with various sizes and frequencies of collection available.
See dumpster rates.

  • • To request dumpster service, call Solid Waste Customer Service, (206) 684-3000.

  • • For help in planning garbage services for new building projects, contact Liz Kain at liz.kain@seattle.gov or (206) 684-4166.

  • • As part of starting service, a Seattle Public Utilities inspector will meet with a building manager or owner to determine container size and location and collection frequency.

  • • If you need to arrange garbage service for retail or other businesses (Not apartment or condo buildings) deal directly with the commercial garbage provider for your area.

  • • View the Solid Waste Rate Increases FAQ (PDF).
Tenant Education Materials
To keep garbage volumes lower, you can order
tenant education materials (translated in several languages) about the many recyclable items.


Dumpster Placement
  • • The dumpster(s) must be located on a flat, level, hard surface with unobstructed access to a paved street, alley or parking lot, as approved by a Solid Waste Utility field representative and the collection contractor.

  • • The dumpster(s) must be accessible by 7 a.m. on collection day(s), not blocked or locked up.

Dumpster Size
To help in your planning, please see:

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