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Garbage, Recycling and Compost

  

Recycling Beyond the Cart

How and where to recycle some items not accepted in your household recycling.

Recycling Event Calendar

Schedule of recycling events hosted by the City of Kirkland.

Eastside Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC)

The cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, and Redmond have partnered to reduce waste from single-use cups.

Recycling, Compost, and Garbage Services

Curbside garbage, recycling and compost services are provided by Waste Management.

Reducing Waste

Get tips for making less waste at home.

Single Family Waste Collection Service

Rates and service information for garbage, recycling and compost collection services for single family residents.

Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station

Updates from the City of Kirkland on the King County Solid Waste Division's NERTS project.

Utility Billing

The City of Kirkland provides water, sewer, and garbage services for our residents and businesses, and bills our customers on a bi-monthly basis. Forms provided for billing (tenant, commercial, property management) and senior/disabled rate information.

Community Food Scrap Drop-Off

Apartment and condo residents without compost service can drop off food waste at our community drop-off points.

 

 

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Kirkland, Washington 98033
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