seattle business recycling guide & waste reduction resources
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MedWaste & Pharmaceutical Waste Pick-up Service
Waste Management handles your waste with a reliable and environmentally responsible program using easy-to-use Department of Transportation (DOT) certified containers with attached lids and no monthly inactivity fees – our service is hassle-free!
To request more information, call today or email Waste Management’s Healthcare Solutions specialists at 1-855-427-1999 ext. 2 or [email protected].
Commercial Construction & Demolition Debris Services
Other Business Resources
2018 Seattle Business Recycling Resource Guide
www.wmnorthwest.com/seattle • 1-800-592-9995
Waste Management Service Offerings• Diversion and Recycling Tracking
Program (DART): for all LEED or Green Build construction projects.
• C&D Recycling: through our network of Material Recovery Facilities, we can help you find easy, cost-effective ways to divert more materials from landfills.
For more information contact Waste Management’s Builders Direct: 1-800-963-4050.
The City of Seattle has specific recycling and disposal requirements for construction, remodeling and demolition activities within the city. Learn more at: www.seattle.gov/util/ForBusinesses/Construction/CDWasteManagement.
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Revised Recycling Resources Included! Recycle your old recycling guide and keep this as a reference.
Want to Set Up a Successful Recycling and Composting Program? We’re here to help!Contact a Waste Management Recycling Specialist at [email protected] for:
• FREE site visits and waste sorts
• FREE recycling and composting posters and container labels
• FREE advice on what to recycle and recommended service level
• FREE presentations on waste reduction, recycling and compost collection
Seattle Food Packaging Requirements SMC21.36.086Effective July 1, 2018 plastic utensils and plastic straws will be prohibited —instead food businesses will have to use compostable options. Visit seattle.gov/util/BusinessComposting to learn more.
Seattle’s Green Business Program The Seattle Public Utilities EnviroStars Program offers free tools and assistance to help Seattle area businesses conserve resources and prevent pollution. Learn how your business can reduce costs, gain a competitive edge, and contribute to a clean and healthy community.Visit: seattle.gov/util/envirostars.
Food+CompostablesRecycle All items must be empty and clean. No plastic bags.
No Plastic. No Glass. No Metal. No Plastic Bags. No Animal Waste. No Rocks.
All Food Waste
Yard Waste, Plants, Untreated Wood
(Less than 4’ long and 4” thick)
Packaging & Bags Labelled Compostable
(no shredded plastic)
(beige foam meat trays)
Food Soiled Paper (without shiny coating)
COMMERCIAL COMPOSTING REQUIREMENTS—it’s prohibited to put food scraps, compostable paper and yard waste in the garbage.
Effective since January 2015
Clean Recyclables Only. No Food. No Liquid. No Single Plastic Bags.
Clean Paper & Cardboard
Clean Metal & Glass Scrap Metal (less than 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft.)
Clean Plastics
Lids(3 inches or wider)
(empty, replace cap)
(bagged plastic bags)
Recyclable Garbage
Packaging MUST BE CLEAN to be Recyclable
Please Rinse & Recycle!
Service Numbers
Customer Service: 1-800-592-9995 M-F 7AM-7PM, Sat 9AM -1PMwww.wmnorthwest.com/seattle
Please call our customer service center or visit our website to:
• Sign up for service or change your service level
• Report a missed collection
• Pay your bill
• View service options and rates
• View inclement weather or holiday collection schedulesCOMMERCIAL RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS— it’s prohibited to put recyclables in the garbage.
Effective since July 2014