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      • What Goes in the Garbage?
      • Basic Garbage
        Information
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      • Recycling Programs
      • What Goes in the Co-Mingled Recycling Container?
      • Allied Waste Services/City of Seattle Commercial Recycling Program
      • What Goes in the Allied Waste Services/City of Seattle Commercial Recycling Container?
      • Basic Recycling Information
      • Where to Recycle Unusual Items
    • Compost Collection
      • What is Commercial Compostable Debris?
    • Consolidated Alleyways
    • Construction Debris
    • Hazardous Waste
    • Special Waste
    • Containers

To order deskside recycling containers call us at 206-332-7777, email us or fill out the Online Form.

Place these items in the Recycling Container

Paper Paper (staples and paper clips ok), junk mail, computer and copy paper, catalogs, brochures, envelopes (windows ok), magazines, newspaper, ream wrappers, telephone books, paper boxes (liner removed) gift wrap (no foil or ribbon), shredded paper (put in clear plastic bag - tie securely) Cardboard (flattened) Poly-coated paper drink boxes* (soy and juice, rinsed), frozen food boxes (clean), milk cartons (rinsed), juice cartons and ice cream cartons (rinsed, no lids)

Plastics Plastic bottles, jugs and jars (water, pop, milk) Empty and rinsed, no caps. Plastic dairy tubs* (yogurt, margarine) Empty and rinsed, no lids. Plastic retail bags Bagged in one plastic bag, tied securely. Plastic film, shrinkwrap, bubble wrap Bagged in one plastic bag, tied securely.

Metals Aluminum cans Empty and rinsed. Tin cans Empty and rinsed. Scrap metals (size limit: 2' x 2' x 1'', 35 lbs max) No sharp metal or greasy parts.

* Not sure if a carton or box is poly-coated? Use the scratch and tear test. If you scratch it and see wax, throw it into the Garbage. If you tear it and see a thin layer of plastic-coated paper, rinse, flatten and recycle!

Do not put in the Recycling Container
Aerosol Cans	Carbon Paper	CDs	Ceramics or Dishes
Construction Debris Please see information on disposal options for construction debris.	Clothing, Linens or Rags	Dirt, Rocks or Sod	Empty Motor Oil ContainersClick here to find out how to dispose of hazardous wastes
Empty Paint Cans	Greasy Car Parts	Glass, Bottles and Jars Call 206-332-7777 to subscribe for glass recycling.	Landscape Debris Please see information on disposal options for landscape debris.
Lids or Bottle Caps	Liquids	Mirrors or Window Glass	Paper Towels, Plates or Napkins
Plastics or Aluminum with food contamination	Plastic or Waxed Cardboard	Plastic cups, plates or utensils	Styrofoam Containers or Packaging Peanuts
Tissue or Foil Wrapping Paper	Tissues or Toilet Paper	Toxic Containers Click here to find out how to dispose of hazardous wastes.	Waxed Paper or Cartons

Hazardous waste items require special handling. Call 206-296-3676 for proper disposal information. Do not put in the Recycling Container
Antifreeze	Batteries Batteries require special handling and should not be put in the garbage.	Computers	Electronics
Hazardous Waste	Fluorescent Tubes or Light Bulbs Fluorescent bulbs and tubes require special handling. Please visit the King County website for disposal options.	Medical waste	Pesticides
Wet Paint

Reviewed the list, and still not sure?

Check out the list of What Goes in the Garbage? and What is Commercial Compostable Debris?, or call 206-332-7777.

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