Garbage charges are based on container size. There is also a charge for extra garbage that doesn’t fit in your container with the lid closed.
• Cans, bins, bundles and carts up to 32-gallon size are lifted and emptied by hand. For your safety and the safety of your collectors, please limit each 32-gallon unit to no more than 60 pounds.
• Do NOT put these items in your garbage: Computers and TVs, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, motor oil, hazardous waste, needles or syringes, liquid paint, concrete, rocks or dirt, propane tanks, cooking oil (add animal litter to solidify), loose or hot ashes (double bag), loose cat litter or animal waste (double bag), loose packing pellets or sawdust (double bag).
Hazardous and Medical Waste
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes, needles, liquids, fuel tanks, computers and TVs are not allowed in garbage or recycling, but here are a few resources to safely dispose of these items.
• Free TV, computer and monitor recycling: EcycleWashington.org, 1-800-RECYCLE
• Electronics and fluorescents: lightrecycle.org; takeitbacknetwork.org
• Hazardous waste: 206-296-4692, hazwastehelp.org
• Factoria Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff Service, 13800 SE 32nd St. Bellevue, WA 98005, website
• Sharps disposal: thinkgreenfromhome.com
• Medicine disposal: Safely dispose of unused and expired prescription drugs at Newcastle City Hall (12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200). A prescription drug drop box is always available to residents during regular business hours. The Newcastle City Hall drop box accepts prescription medications, pet medications, over-the-counter medications, inhalers and more. It does not accept needles, syringes, vitamins, thermometers and more. See a full list of acceptable items here.
• Recycling events: From time to time, the City of Newcastle will host community recycling events. Check the newcastlewa.gov homepage to see if there are any currently scheduled.
