Automated Collection
The Refuse Division provides automated garbage collection to over 20,000 residential customers. You have a choice of a 32-gallon or 96-gallon wheeled cart, collected weekly. Each cart is numbered and assigned to a specific address. Items placed outside the cart will be collected for an additional fee, only if arrangements are made prior to collection. Carry-out service is available for an additional charge for carts not placed at the curb or alley line.
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CURB OR ALLEY |
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CARRYOUT |
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1 MONTH |
2 MONTHS |
1 MONTH |
2 MONTHS |
| 32-GALLON |
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| 1 CART |
$9.45 |
$18.90 |
$18.29 |
$36.58 |
| 2 CARTS |
$18.90 |
$37.80 |
$36.58 |
$73.16 |
| 96-GALLON |
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| 1 CART |
$16.05 |
$32.10 |
$26.52 |
$53.04 |
| 2 CARTS |
$32.10 |
$64.20 |
$53.04 |
$106.08 |
Cart Placement
- Place your cart at the curb or alley line at least 4 feet from any obstruction, including other garbage or yard debris carts, vehicles, fences, mailboxes, power poles, etc.
- Place your cart with the wheels facing your residence.
- Avoid placing the container under low hanging tree branches, wires, building eves or other objects.
- Please refrain from parking your vehicle in front of the cart.
Metal Bins
Metal bins are available for multiple dwellings and other residences where large amounts of garbage accumulate. The bin can be provided in place of your regular garbage service or to use on a temporary basis for that special clean up. Bins should be placed on a solid foundation where they are easily accessible for collection.
PERMANENT BIN ACCOUNTS
2-YARD METAL BIN
| Times/wk emptied |
1 MONTH |
2 MONTHS |
| 1 |
$77.12 |
$154.24 |
| 2 |
$123.38 |
$246.76 |
| 3 |
$169.64 |
$339.28 |
| 4 |
$215.90 |
$431.80 |
| 5 |
$262.16 |
$524.32 |
4-YARD METAL BIN
| Times/wk emptied |
1 MONTH |
2 MONTHS |
| 1 |
$123.37 |
$246.74 |
| 2 |
$215.88 |
$431.76 |
| 3 |
$308.39 |
$616.78 |
| 4 |
$400.90 |
$801.80 |
| 5 |
$493.41 |
$986.82 |
6-YARD METAL BIN
| Times/wk emptied |
1 MONTH |
2 MONTHS |
| 1 |
$169.63 |
$339.26 |
| 2 |
$308.40 |
$616.80 |
| 3 |
$447.17 |
$894.34 |
| 4 |
$585.94 |
$1,171.88 |
| 5 |
$724.71 |
$1,449.42 |
TEMPORARY BIN ACCOUNTS
2-YARD METAL BIN
| INITIAL DELIVERY FEE |
$38.56 |
| PICKUP CHARGE |
$9.64 |
| DAILY SERVICE FEE |
$0.32 |
4-YARD METAL BIN
| INITIAL DELIVERY FEE |
$61.69 |
| PICKUP CHARGE |
$15.42 |
| DAILY SERVICE FEE |
$0.51 |
6-YARD METAL BIN
| INITIAL DELIVERY FEE |
$84.82 |
| PICKUP CHARGE |
$21.21 |
| DAILY SERVICE FEE |
$0.71 |
MANUAL CAN COLLECTION
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CURB OR ALLEY |
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CARRYOUT |
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1 MONTH |
2 MONTHS |
1 MONTH |
2 MONTHS |
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| 1 CAN |
$11.38 |
$22.76 |
$22.06 |
$44.12 |
| 2 CANS |
$17.35 |
$34.70 |
$28.68 |
$57.36 |
| 3 CANS |
$23.32 |
$46.64 |
$35.30 |
$70.60 |
| 4 CANS |
$29.29 |
$58.58 |
$41.92 |
$83.84 |
| 5 CANS |
$35.26 |
$70.52 |
$48.54 |
$97.08 |
EXTRA GARBAGE CHARGES
| CANS |
$3.01 |
| BOXES |
$2.22 |
| BAGS |
$2.22 |
| BRUSH |
$2.22 |
Overfill Fees
Overfill fees will be charged for debris above the rim of the cart or for debris above the rim of the metal bin. Overfill fees are assessed to the container assigned to your residence.
- 32 or 96-gallon cart overfill charges are $2.22 per cart.
- Metal bin overfill charges are $11.57 per bin per occurrence.
Yard Debris Collection Service
The Refuse Division offers optional yard debris collection to single family residences and multi-family complexes. A 96-gallon wheeled yard cart is provided for weekly collection from March 1 through November 30. We ask that you store the cart during the winter months. There is no charge for the service December through February.
- A monthly fee of $11.75 ($108.90/yr) will be assessed for nine months
for the first cart.
- Additional cart is $6.06 ($54.45/yr)
Collection Time
Please have containers at the curb or alley line by 6:00 a.m.
Holidays
The following holidays will be observed and no service will be provided on the holiday:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Customers whose normal pickup day falls on a holiday will be picked up one day later, with Friday’s pickup collected on Saturday. If the holiday falls on a weekend day, there will be no interruption in service.
Call-Back Request
There is a charge of $11.38 if you request our trucks to return and collect
garbage or yard debris not placed out for collection at
the regularly scheduled collection time or day.
Special Hauls
The City of Yakima will pick up and properly dispose of tires, appliances, bulk yard debris and household items through a special garbage pickup. Please call for cost estimates.
Litter Abatement
The Refuse Division can assist in abating scattered litter and debris from alleys and public right-of-ways. If you observe debris that is offensive, unsanitary, unsightly, unsafe to public health or hazardous to fire, please contact our office. We will work with the property owner to resolve the problem.
Fall Leaf Pick Up
The City of Yakima apologizes, but we are out of the biodegradable leaf bags. We will continue to pick your regular leaf bags at $1.00 per bag.
Click here for more information.
Utility Customer Service
For service changes and requests, questions or concerns regarding your billing or problems associated with your refuse collection, please call the Utility Customer Service Office at 509-575-6080.
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