Food Scrap Collection Service for Businesses
Washington State’s Organics Management Law requires food scraps and other organic materials to be diverted away from garbage and toward beneficial uses, such as compost collection and food donation.
As of January 1, 2026, Washington State Law HB1799 requires restaurants to compost food scraps to reduce landfilled material.
On April 1, 2030, organics collection service becomes mandatory for all single-family homes and businesses generating 0.25 cubic yards of organic waste per week (think three bags of mulch or half of a standard 96-gallon curbside rollout cart).
To support Kirkland businesses, the City of Kirkland offers eligible businesses weekly or twice weekly collection of up to two, 64-gallon carts at no additional cost. Additional carts are available for a fee.
We offer weekly or twice weekly collection of up to two 64-gallon food scrap carts at - as part of garbage service.
The service is provided at no additional cost.
We will help you determine the number of carts needed, cart placement, and pickup frequency.
Carts are emptied by WM and transported to a local compost facility.
Businesses collect food scraps from food prep, kitchens, and bussing areas and place them into your food scrap cart.
To keep your cart clean, it is lined by WM with a compostable liner each week after it is collected.
We can support your staff in setting up interior stations near food prep areas and bussing stations, including complimentary educational signs and compost bins (while supplies last).
All food is accepted, including:
Cooked and uncooked foods
Bones, meat, dairy, and shells
Non-shiny, food-soiled paper products such as napkins and pizza boxes
Approved compostable packaging (such as compostable straws and cups) is accepted in commercial carts in addition to food scraps.
Compostable packaging must be accepted by the local compost facility to be included. Our team will assist your business to identify approved compostable products. Washington State has guidelines on compostable project labelling.
The service is intended for food scraps. Businesses with yard trimmings can subscribe to yard waste service for a monthly charge through Waste Management.
Carts are emptied by WM weekly or twice a week and transported to a local compost facility to be turned into a valuable soil amendment in just eight weeks! This compost is used on local landscapes and gardens.
Start Food Scrap Service Now!
Submit the form below and a member of our team will contact you with next steps. Email recycle@kirklandwa.gov or call 425-587-3812 with any questions or issues.
Contact the Recycling Hotline
recycle@kirklandwa.gov 425-587-3812
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All food scraps are accepted, including bones, meat, and shells. See brochure with more information.
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