King County Raises Solid Waste Disposal Fees

SHORELINE, WA - New solid waste disposal fees went into effect at King County facilities on Jan. 1. The new fees apply to recycling and garbage transfer stations across the county.

The minimum fee increased from $24.25 to $25.25. Residential curbside pickup will increase by about 34 cents for the average customer, according to the county. Private companies collect trash and recycling in most cities, but it gets dropped off largely at county facilities.

The rate increase will pay for maintaining the solid waste system and to build a new transfer facility in south King County to replace the one in Algona.

The county will offer discounts to low-income residents. Anyone with a valid ORCA Lift, EBT, or Medicaid card will get $12 off drop-off fees.

The county operates 10 transfer drop-off stations across the county. You can find the one nearest you here.

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