New solid waste disposal rate supports essential services, investment in climate neutrality

Low-income discount increases for qualified individuals

Beginning January 1, 2023, King County's Solid Waste Division will enact a rate adjustment of 9.6 percent for solid waste disposal, an estimated $0.79 increase to monthly residential curbside collection bills. The new rate was approved unanimously by the King County Council on September 13.

New minimum fees will change to $26.98 per vehicle and $168.68 per ton. Yard and wood waste fees will also increase to $115 per ton. Increased discounts for qualifying low-income customers will also coincide with the change, rising from $14 to $15.

Revenue from the 2023 rate will allow the Solid Waste Division to continue essential services and avoid drastic cuts to vital programs and services while supporting capital projects and programs crucial to environmental progress on climate change mitigation, recycling and waste reduction efforts.

In addition, the new rate further supports the division's goal of climate neutrality by 2025 by strengthening commitments to resource recovery and green innovations such as electric trucks, renewable diesel and other low emission technology, and by continuing to harness landfill gas as a source of renewable energy.

Additional messaging about the new rate to the general public and solid waste facility customers will begin in mid-October and continue through the end of the year.

We value our relationship with you. If you have any questions or comments about the newly adopted rates and our future service plans, please contact the King County Solid Waste Division at 206-477-4466. 

Please do not reply to this email. For more information about King County's solid waste disposal rates, contact the King County Solid Waste Division by calling 206-477-4466.