Waste Prevention
is Even Better Than
Recycling
Waste Management
720 4th Avenue, Suite 400
Kirkland, WA 98033
Before you buy, use or discard
an item, ask yourself:
wmnorthwest.com/bothell
Información en español
1-800-592-9995 (M - F 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Reduce
Can I buy this product
with less packaging?
www.ci.bothell.wa.us
Reuse
Can I or someone else
use this again?
Recycle
Can I recycle this after
I use it?
Buy Recycled
Can I get this
item with recycled content?
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Single
Family
Bothell Recycling Guide
EACH CART PLAYS A PART
Your
our complete guide to garbage, recycling and organics
organ services in Bothell
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43”
42”
38”
24”
19”
20-gal
(insert)
38”
24”
19”
35-gal
32”
24”
64-gal
35”
96-gal
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RECYCLE
Clean recyclables go in your recycle cart.
Recycling
is collected
weekly
Please do not bag recyclables.
Plastics
Glass
Empty and rinse. No caps.
Empty and rinse. No lids or caps.
Bottles
Drink/coffee cups
Milk and detergent jugs
Dairy tubs
Over-the-counter pill bottles
Jars, bottles
(no prescription medicine vials)
Empty and clean only.
Metal lids and paper labels OK.
Household cleaner bottles
(remove lid or sprayer)
Plastic bags are not
allowed in recycling cart.
Bag plastic bags and bring them
back to the grocery store or recycle
at Dawson Building and City Hall.
Aluminum/Tin
Soda cans
Metal food
cans and lids
Aerosol cans
(empty)
Aluminum foil and trays
Paper
Scrap Metal
Newspaper, ads,
magazines
Paperback books,
phone books
Mixed paper,
non-foil wrapping
paper
Dry food boxes
Metal items under 2’ x 2’ and less than 35 pounds
are accepted in your cart. No wood, plastic, rubber
attachments or casings. No sharp metal or greasy
parts.
(remove liner)
Fireplace grates and BBQ grill parts
Small automotive and bicycle parts
Frozen food boxes,
ice cream containers
Cardboard (flattened)
Milk, juice and broth
cartons
Drink/coffee cups
RECYCLING TIPS
Empty clean recyclables out of bags
and boxes into the cart so they can
be easily sorted.
Utensils (nothing sharp!)
Pots and pans (metal handles OK)
Small appliances made mostly from metal
(like toasters, irons and some light fixtures)
(no grease)
Decorative items (candlestick holders,
knobs, handles and metal lamps)
Broken or worn-out tools and
fasteners
Pipes and metal fittings
Ducts, grates and air vents
NO COST FOR EXTRA RECYCLING
Put extra recycling in Kraft paper bags or
cardboard boxes, next to your recycling
cart or dumpster. Please label “Recycle.”
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ORGANICS
Food and yard debris go in your organics cart.
Food Scraps and Leftovers
Organics
are collected
weekly
Food-soiled Paper
Coffee grounds,
filters, tea bags
Fruit/
vegetable
scraps
Greasy pizza boxes
Paper towels,
napkins
Egg shells,
nut shells,
beans
Shredded paper
Paper egg and
berry cartons
Dairy products
(cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Paper grocery bags
Bread, pasta,
grains
Non-shiny paper plates
Cedar Grove-approved
compostable containers
Meat, chicken,
fish, seafood
(www.cedar-grove.com/
commercial/accepted-items)
Yard Debris
USE A COLLECTION METHOD
THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Plants, flowers
(no plastic pots)
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Grass clippings,
weeds, roots,
leaves
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Tree branches
(under 4’ long,
4” in diameter)
Christmas trees
(unflocked, undecorated,,
natural, and cut into
sections under 4 ft.)
See Special
Collection
Programs
page.
Jack-o-lanterns
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biodegradable bag.
Sprinkle baking soda over food scraps or wrap
them in newspaper to absorb odor and liquid.
Empty and wash your kitchen container
regularly.
(remove candle)
CHARGE FOR
EXTRA YARD DEBRIS
There is a charge of $4.77 for each Kraft bag
or 32-gallon container. Please label “Yard.”
(65 pound limit.)
FREE FOOD SCRAP PAILS AVAILABLE
You can request a food
scrap pail or samples of
biodegradeable bags at
BothellCool.org – click “Pail”
(supplies are limited)
GARBAGE
Bag all garbage and put in your garbage cart. Double bag pet
waste, kitty litter, packing pellets, and cold ashes.
Non-recyclable Plastic
Non-recyclable Glass
Foam take-out containers,
foam packing peanuts
Mirrors, window glass
Ceramics, dishes
Incandescent and
halogen light bulbs
(recycle at your local
shipping store instead)
Caps and Lids
Plastic food cling wrap, food
wrappers, juice pouches
Empty motor oil and
antifreeze containers
Plastic plates and utensils
Empty prescription
medicine vials
Garden hoses
Ribbons
Bag plastic bags and bring them
back to the grocery store or recycle
at Dawson Building and City Hall.
(Fluorescent bulbs need
special disposal. See
What Do I Do With page)
Non-recyclable Metal
Latex paint in cans
(Remove lid. Use kitty litter or
paint hardener to solidify before
throwing away.)
Sharp or greasy metal
Clothes hangers
(return to dry cleaners)
Small non-working appliances
(humidifiers, hair dryers, coffee makers, etc.)
Non-recyclable Paper
Miscellaneous
Foil wrapping paper
Dirty paper, facial tissue
Hardcover books
Disposable diapers
Pet waste, kitty litter,
cold ashes (double bag)
(Donate instead of throwing away)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bulky items
Can be picked up by special arrangement for a fee.
(i.e. mattresses, appliances, building materials).
Call Waste Management Customer Service at
1-800-592-9995 for more information on rates
and to schedule a pickup.
Extra Garbage
Put extra garbage in plastic bags or 32-gallon
containers (65 pound limit). Please label “Garbage.”
BILLING QUESTIONS?
Please contact
1-800-592-9995 or
visit wmnorthwest.com/bothell
If you would like to switch to electronic
billing visit: wm.com/pay-my-bill.
2014 SOLID WASTE RATES
Cost includes carts and weekly 64-gallon recycling
and 96-gallon organics service. Applicable taxes
and fees not included. Alternate sizes of recycling
and yard waste carts available upon request.
Garbage
Cart Size
Garbage
Service
Cost
(monthly)
Cost
(bi-monthly)*
Weight
LImit
35 gallon Monthly
$8.06
$16.12
65 lbs
20 gallon
Weekly
$9.43
$18.86
40 lbs
35 gallon
Weekly
$15.73
$31.46
65 lbs
64 gallon
Weekly
$31.14
$62.28
120 lbs
96 gallon
Weekly
$46.73
$93.46
180 lbs
*Customers are billed every two months
Additional charges for items that do not fit inside
the cart with lid closed:
Extra garbage (up to 32 gallons per charge)
Extra yard debris (up to 32 gallons per charge)
$5.50/each
$4.77/each
FREE SPECIAL COLLECTION PROGRAMS
Annual
Recycling Event
in Spring (March 1st
through May 31st) and
Fall (August 1st through
October 31st).
Sign up online at
BothellCool.org —
click “Recycling Event.”
Sustanamania
This FREE fun event about
sustainability for all ages is
back for a third year!
Event Location:
City of Bothell
Public Works
Operations Center
21233 20th Ave SE
(behind Red Robin),
Bothell, WA 98021
Saturday, June 7th
from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Waste Management will recycle these items at the curb. Follow
these instructions.
Electronics
Call Waste Management Customer
Service at 1-800-592-9995
at least one day before your
collection day to schedule the pick
up of the following items:
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keyboards, peripherals
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PDAs, MP3 players, calculators
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Each item should be
no more than 2 ft. x
2 ft. and weigh less than 60
pounds. Place items two feet from
your blue cart on collection day.
Christmas Tree
Collection
Whole, unflocked trees will
be collected curbside at no
cost. Alternatively, place
small, cut-up pieces
eces
of tree in your
organics cart.
Remove
tinsel and
decorations
from tree.
Motor Oil
Place in transparent
1-gallon jugs with
screw-on lids.
Label with your
name and address.
Limit 2 gallons per
week.
COLLECTION GUIDELINES
Holiday Schedule
Collection service is provided on all holidays except
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
If your collection day falls on or one day after any
of these holidays, your scheduled collection will be
delayed by one day that week only.
Cart Placement
Place carts at the curb by 7 a.m.
· Two (2) feet apart with lid opening toward the street
· At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes,
fences and utility boxes
· Please remove containers as soon as possible after
collection
Weather Delays
If weather conditions delay collection, up to twice
as much garbage, recycling and yard debris will
be collected on your next regular collection day
at no extra charge. No credits will be issued for
collection delayed due to weather.
Visit www.wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard
for up-to-date weather delay information.
Visit wmnorthwest.com/bothell or call
1-800-592-9995 (Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Sat. 9 a.m. - 1p.m.) for:
· Missed collection
· Missing/damaged carts
· Collection rates or service subscription
· Bulky items pickup (mattresses, appliances, etc.)
· Arrange FREE electronics collection (more details
above)
· Construction/demolition containers (remodeling, etc.)
· Disabled service
· Senior discount
WHAT DO I DO WITH...?
Unwanted Medicines
www.takebackyourmeds.org
Drop off at Bothell Police Department
during office hours Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Household Batteries
The City of Bothell offers household
battery recycling at the following locations:
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Needles/Syringes
Used needles/syringes are dangerouss
in garbage and recycling.
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10808 NE 145th St, Bothell, WA 98011
(206) 296-9787
Containers are available during office hours only.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
You can recycle CFL bulbs for free by dropping
them off in collection boxes at City of Bothell
locations:
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Household Hazardous Waste:
Oil-based paints, chemicals, pesticides,
propane tanks, automobile fluids,
batteries and other hazardous waste
Wastemobile
The Wastemobile travels to Bothell several
times during the year to provide household
hazardous waste disposal. For a complete
list of accepted items and dates, check
www.hazwastehelp.org or call 206-296-4692.
Containers are available during office hours only.
CFL Bulbs accepted only - no tubes.
Used Cooking Oil
Recycle your used cooking oil at the
collection tank at the North Kirkland
Community Center, 12421 103rd Ave.
NE at north end of parking lot.
CONTACT INFORMATION AND
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Waste Management
1-800-592-9995
M - F 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
www.wmnorthwest.com/bothell
Información en español
www.kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith
Still not sure where you can recycle an
item? Check King County’s directory of
where to take hard to dispose of items.
www.kingcounty.gov/whatdoidowith
206-477-4466
Assistance with your Waste Management Bill
1-800-592-9995
M - F 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
City of Bothell —
BothellCool Program
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www.bothellcool.org — click “Recycle”
Call the Recycling Hotline for all your recycling,
organics and trash questions.
Check for special collection
events, programs and
workshops by following us on:
www.wm.com/pay-my-bill
You can contact us to:
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Information on household hazardous waste, including
items accepted, facility locations and hours.
Twitter:
BothellCool
Take it Back Network
www.takeitbacknetwork.org
Recycling drop-off locations for electronics and
mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs and tubes.
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/BothellCool
King County Illegal Dumping Hotline
206-296-SITE (7483)