Shoreline

New Rates for Solid Waste Services in 2012

Service and disposal fees

On January 1, 2012, the following rates will increase:

King County disposal fee	From $95 to $109 per ton (14% increase)
King County Hazardous Waste Surcharge	From $0.80 to $1.08 per month for residents From $9.07 to $11.24 per month for commercial accounts

In March 2012:

• CleanScapes commercial and residential service rates will increase approximately 4.3%, based on a formula of costs that is calculated annually.  Rates are effective March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013.    
• Residents will also see a one-time charge that will pay for the increased cost that CleanScapes pays to dispose of curbside garbage during January and February, as a result of the increased King County disposal fees during those months.
• With all the increases combined, customers will see average rates increase between 7.5% to 10%, depending on container size and/or amount of garbage generated.

 

The new CleanScapes service rates are available in your 2012/2013 User Guide, and they will be posted on our website in March. To learn more about the new rates, please visit the following links:

Sample invoices showing how the new rates will look on your bill:

Sample residential invoice

Sample commercial invoice

Sample commercial roll-off invoice

 

King County disposal fee brochure explaining why disposal fees are increasing

Memo about the King County Hazardous Waste Surcharge that describes the reasons for the new rates

 

Transfer station fees

The new rates also affect customers who self-haul garbage to the transfer station:

	Current	2012
Minimum fee (per trip)	$17.25	$20.00
Per ton fee (includes all fees)	$102.05	$117.82

These charges include the basic fee, plus state tax and the King County hazardous waste surcharge. More information on transfer station fees can be found on the King County website here.

Questions?

For more information about any of these changes, contact CleanScapes at (206) 763-4444 or shoreline@cleanscapes.com

Reducing waste and improving your recycling are great ways to decrease the size of your garbage container and save money on your bill. It’s easier than you might think! Canceling unwanted mail and phonebooks, using cloth napkins instead of paper towels, and composting your yard debris at home are all great ways to stop waste before it starts.  For more waste reduction ideas, download the Beyond Waste flyer (for home or work) or sign up for weekly email tips at educationoutreach@shoreline.com.