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How to Dispose of Yard Waste in Seattle, WA

Use Seattle food & yard waste carts for yard trimmings — not recycling. Follow SPU contamination rules.

Category: OrganicsCity program · Seattle Public Utilities — Food & Yard WasteVerified 2026-08-10
StatusAccepted in diversion stream
CurbsidePossible / program
Fee noteIncluded with Seattle food & yard waste cart
PathwaySeattle food & yard waste cart
Verified2026-08-10
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Local specifics

Curbside pickupYes / organics stream
Average tipping feeIncluded with Seattle food & yard waste cart
Hazardous ratingLow
Nearest facility typeSeattle food & yard waste cart
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-10

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