Free extra yard waste collection for Seattle customers in November
From Seattle Public Utilities
Fallen leaves can be fun—who can resist jumping into a giant pile of crisp, colorful leaves?—but they can also contribute to unwelcome flooding in our neighborhoods. During the stormy fall season, fallen leaves from can blog street drains, causing water to back up and flood our streets and sidewalks.
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Luckily, you can help prevent clogged storm drains by raking leaves that fall on your sidewalk or parking strip. Once you’ve raked up your leaves, use them as mulch for your garden or dispose of them in your food and yard waste cart.
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Free Extra Yard Waste Pickup in November
Have you raked more leaves than can fit in your food and yard waste cart? We’ve got you covered! As a thanks for raking leaves, Seattle Public Utilities provides free extra yard waste pick up for household customers in November. Just set out your extra yard waste next to your food and yard waste cart on your collection day. We’ll accept up to 10 bags of extra yard waste total per household between November 1 and 30.
Extra yard waste must be in paper bags or placed in an extra container that contains only yard waste. Fallen branches and twigs can be tied into bundles up to 4 feet long by 2 feet in diameter and tied with fiber twine. Do not use wire, nylon cording, or plastic banding.