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Keep Our Complex Clean
Trash & Recycling Rules•Bagalltrashbeforedisposal.
•Followrecyclingguidelinesonbins.
•Breakdowncardboardboxesandplaceinrecyclebins.
•Donotoverfilldumpster.
Prohibited Items•NOplasticbagsinrecyclingbins.
•NOtoxicorflammablematerials.Dispose at hazardous waste drop point.
•NOfurnitureandbulkyobjects.Contact management to arrange disposal.
Trashreceptaclesforresidentsonly.Violators will be prosecuted.
Contact the Kirkland Recycling Hotline with questions! (425)[email protected]
Questions? [email protected] | 425.587.3812 | www.kirklandwa.gov/recycle
Plastic ziplock bagsPlastic utensilsFoam cups and packaging
Shiny snack wrappers and coffee bags
Straws
Window and mirror glass
Bathroom trash
Ceramics and broken glass
DiapersBagged pet waste and kitty litter
Empty latex paint cans
Bagged cool ashes
Incandescent and halogen light bulbs
Prescription medicine vials
Trash• Items go in the green cart or dumpster
• Bag all trash
• No electronics, hazardous waste, CFL light bulbs12/2014
Vacuum bags and dust
Broken office supplies
Questions? [email protected] | 425.587.3812 | www.kirklandwa.gov/recycle
Glass
Plastic
Paper
CupsFood boxes, Frozen food boxes
CartonsMixed paper Cardboard
Bottles Cups Trays, Clamshells
BottlesJars
Jugs, Tubs
Recycle.•Clean and empty items go in the blue cart or dumpster
• Ignore numbers on plastics, recycle by shape
Metal
Scrap metalFood cans and lidsSoda cans Aerosol cans(empty and non-toxic)
Aluminum pans and trays(no food residue)
1/2015
Questions? [email protected] | 425.587.3812 | www.kirklandwa.gov/recycle
NOT compostable
Food-soiled Paper
Food Scraps and Leftovers
Meat, chicken, fish, seafoodBread, pasta, grainsDairy products (cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Fruit / vegetable scraps
Egg shells, nut shells, beans
Coffee grounds, filters Napkins, paper towels Paper bags
Paper egg cartons, berry cartons
Non-shiny (uncoated) paper plates
Shredded paper
Waxed cardboard Cedar Grove-approved compostable containers
and tableware
Teabags
Greasy pizza boxes
Compost• No diapers or pet waste
• No fats, oil, or grease
• Items go in the gray cart
• No plastic, glass, metal, rubber
• Layer food scraps with newspaper or shredded paper12/2014
Newspaper
Call 1-877-994-4466 for a list of approved items
XNO plastic bags NO plastic utensilsNO coffee cups
(recyclable)NO coated (shiny)
paper platesNO trash bags
(line containers with biodegradeable bags)
X XXX
Para más información, visita wmnorthwest.com/espanol
• Empaca toda la basura en bolsas• Envuelve dos veces los desechos de mascotas, la arena higiénica para gatos y las cenizas frías• Artículos grandes como colchones, electrodomésticos y materiales de construcción pueden
ser recogidos con arreglos especiales a un costo adicional• Puedes usar botes viejos de basura y reciclaje para depositar el resto de reciclables,
desechos del jardín o para otros usos en tu hogar
Estos artículos van en tu bote de basura.
Recipientes y cajas de comida para llevar, empaque y espuma de poliestireno, tapas de botellas y frascos, envoltura plástica para alimentos, envases vacíos de aceite de motor y anticongelantes, bandejas de panadería y carne, vasos, platos e utensilios de plástico, pañales desechables, frascos vacíos de medicamentos recetados, bolsas plásticas y bolsas de tintorería*
Espejos y vidrios de ventanas, platos y productos de cerámica, vidrios rotos, solamente los focos incandescentes y halógenos
WWAGar-SPAN2012
BASURA
Cajas con manchas de comida congeladas, cartón revestido de cera o plástico, pañuelos desechables y papel higiénico, libros de pasta dura*
Metales puntiagudos o grasosos, tapas de metal, ganchos de alambre, electrodomésticos pequeños como microondas, cafeteras y tostadores, etc. que ya no funcionan
Tapas y aros, contenedores de aceites, pintura endurecida (déjala destapada)*
Bolsas con desechos de mascotas y arena higiénica para gatos
Plásticos:
*Consejo: junta todas las bolsas plásticas y llévalas a tu supermercado para reciclar
Papeles:
*Consejo: dona tus libros a una organización o escuela local
Vidrios:
(NO se aceptan focos y tubos fluorescentes)
Metales: Aluminio y estaño:
Otros productos:
*Consejo: usa arena higiénica para gatos o endurecedor de pintura para endurecer la pintura de látex
Por favor:
Impreso en papel reciclado
n wmnorthwest.com n ecyclewashington.org n takeitbacknetwork.org n lamptracker.com
n thinkgreenfromhome.com n medwaste.wm.com n 1800recycle.wa.gov n 1-800-Recycle
Para más información, visita wmnorthwest.com/espanolC22011engspanImpreso en papel reciclado
Desperdicios electrónicos y desechos peligrosos:
Cartón aplanado (límite de 2x3 pies (60x90 cm)), periódicos, insertos de revistas, catálogos, guías telefónicas, libros de pasta blanda, sobres (se permite sobres con ventanilla), bolsas de papel, cajas de alimentos y papel de regalo
Vasos de papel limpio, cartones de leche, jugo y cajas de alimentos congelados (enjuagados, sin la tapa)
Botellas y frascos (todos los colores y tamaños). No se aceptan tapas pero se aceptan etiquetas.
Latas de aluminio y estaño, latas vacías de aerosol, papel y bandejas de aluminio, chatarra y electrodomésticos pequeños de metal (límite de 2x2x2 pies (60x60x60 cm), 35 lbs. (15 kg)) Por favor, enjuaga y vacía las latas.
Envases plásticos
Papeles no aceptados Vidrios no aceptadosPlásticos no aceptadosMetales no aceptados Otros artículos no aceptados
Por favor, vacía y limpia las bolsas y cajas reciclables antes de colocarlas en tu recipiente de reciclaje para que puedan ser clasificadas fácilmente.
Toallas y servilletas de papel sucio con comida, platos y vasos de papel sin revestimiento (se aceptan en el bote de desechos del jardín) y papel triturado (está bien reciclarlo en capas en el bote de desechos del jardín)
No coloques en el bote de reciclaje ni en el de la basura los tubos y focos fluorescentes, artefactos electrónicos (computadoras, teléfonos móviles, televisores, etc.), baterías y productos peligrosos (productos de limpieza, solventes, etc.). Información para eliminación segura:
Bolsas o láminas de plástico (reúsalas o recíclalas en los supermercados), platos, vasos e utensilios de plástico, frascos de medicamentos recetados, contenedores y empaques de poliestireno
Metales puntiagudos o artículos grasosos
Cerámica, platos y vasos para beber
Ropa y zapatos (es mejor donarlos), pañales, basura, mangueras, bombillos/focos, ventanas, espejos, agujas, jeringas y contenedores tóxicos (pintura, aceite, anticongelante, pesticidas, etc.)
Vasos, botellas y contenedores (sin la tapa), jarras y frascos (limpios y sin la tapa). No se aceptan bolsas de plástico. ¡No te fijes en los números; recicla los envases plásticos de acuerdo a su forma!
Papeles y cartones limpios
Aluminio, latas de aluminio y chatarra de metal limpia
Botellas y frascos de vidrios Recipientes de papel para comida
No se aceptan los siguientes artículos:
Estos artículos van en tu bote de reciclaje residencial.RECICLAJE
Para más información, visita wmnorthwest.com/espanolWWA-FYW_SPAN2012
AlimentosCarne, pescado, productos lácteos, frutas, verduras, conchas de mariscos, huesos, pastas, arroz, cáscaras de huevos y nueces, pan, cereales o granos y sobras de comida
Papeles con manchas de comidaCafé molido y filtros de café, bolsas de té, cartón revestido con cera, bolsas de papel con manchas de comida, toallas y servilletas de papel, platos de papel sin revestimiento, envases compostables aprobados* y papel triturado
Plantas, flores y desechos del jardínPlantas y flores, desechos del jardín, frutas caídas, calabazas de Halloween y árboles de navidad
No se aceptan los siguientes artículos:
*Visita gogreenscene.com y encuentra una lista de productos compostables aprobados
Bolsas plásticas, poliestireno, envoltura plástica para alimentos y envases de comida con revestimiento (por ejemplo: cartones de leche y helado)
Vidrio, metal, desechos de mascotas, líquidos y grasa
Pañales, tierra, piedras, troncos o ramas de más de 4 pulgadas de largo por 4 pulgadas de diámetro, madera o material para cercas
Estos artículos van en tu bote de desechos de comida/jardín.
DESECHOS DE COMIDA/JARDÍN
Impreso en papel reciclado
*Note: Wheels available on 1 – 4 yard containers only.
Find a container size and service
frequency that works for your
apartment or condominium.
5’
6’ 5.6’
4’
4 Cubic Yard Containers*
5’
6’ 6’
4’
6 Cubic Yard Containers 8 Cubic Yard Containers
6.8’
5.6’ 6’
4’
2015 -16MULTIFAMILYGARBAGE CONTAINER SIZES AND RATES
1 Cubic Yard Containers*
5.5’4’
2.7’2.2’
2 Cubic Yard Containers*
6’3’
3.5’
3’
3 Cubic Yard Containers*
4’
6’ 4’
3.9’
1.5 Cubic Yard Containers*
5.5’4’
3’3.5’
CONTAINER SIZES
64-gallon carts 96-gallon carts Evelyn is 5’3” tall
32” 24”
42” 43”
3 5” 26”
20-gallon carts
35-gallon carts
24” 19”
38”
Miscellaneous Services (2015/2016)Carry-out service (per container):
$4.46 / $4.61
Roll-out container: $7.43 / $7.68
Unlock container: $2.52 / $2.60
Gate opening: $4.46 / $4.61
Pressure washing (per yard):
$26.71 / $27.57
These rates are for 2015-2016.
Prices do not include 10.5% Utility Tax or
monthly hazardous waste fee.
Monthly Cost
Container Size
Rate by Year 1x
Week2xWeek
3xWeek
4xWeek
5xWeek
6xWeek
1 c.y. dumpster
2015 $91.99 $177.49 $263.04 $348.57 $434.10 $519.64
2016 $94.96 $183.24 $271.56 $359.86 $448.15 $536.46
1.5 c.y. dumpster
2015 $116.69 $225.79 $334.88 $444.00 $553.08 $662.25
2016 $120.46 $233.10 $345.72 $458.37 $570.98 $683.69
2 c.y. dumpster
2015 $140.89 $272.36 $403.87 $535.34 $666.83 $799.52
2016 $145.45 $281.18 $416.95 $552.67 $688.43 $825.41
3 c.y. dumpster
2015 $187.03 $363.29 $539.55 $715.81 $892.08 $1,068.37
2016 $193.08 $375.06 $557.02 $738.99 $920.96 $1,102.96
4 c.y. dumpster
2015 $233.61 $454.64 $675.69 $896.73 $1,117.77 $1,338.82
2016 $241.17 $469.36 $697.57 $925.77 $1,153.96 $1,382.17
6 c.y. dumpster
2015 $325.48 $635.98 $946.65 $1,257.25 $1,567.85 $1,878.46
2016 $336.02 $656.57 $977.30 $1,297.96 $1,618.61 $1,939.28
8 c.y. dumpster
2015 $416.77 $816.89 $1,217.04 $1,617.19 $2,017.32 $2,417.47
2016 $430.26 $843.34 $1,256.44 $1,669.55 $2,082.64 $2,495.75
BUSINESS GARBAGE RATES
Cart Size
Rate by Year
Monthly Cost
20 gal cart
2015 $14.76
2016 $15.25
35 gal cart
2015 $22.97
2016 $23.73
64 gal cart
2015 $41.99
2016 $43.38
96 gal cart
2015 $62.98
2016 $65.07
DUMPSTERS (VARIABLE PICKUP) CARTS (WEEKLY PICKUP)
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CITY OF KIRKLAND 123 FIFTH AVENUE KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98033-6189 (425) 587-3800
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PRE-APPROVED PLANS POLICY
Policy G-9: GARBAGE AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES AND ENCLOSURES Kirkland Zoning Code Chapter 115.45 requires all new multifamily, mixed use, and commercial structures to provide adequate and convenient space for the collection, storage, loading, and pickup of garbage and recyclable material. When constructing new garbage and recycling enclosures, the Storage Space Area and Volume Requirements criteria stated below shall be met. While not required, it is strongly recommended that consideration be given to using dumpsters for the collection of both garbage and recyclables. For standard enclosure design plan examples, see CK-G.01. Enclosures shall substantially comply with the referenced plan diagrams, but alternative configurations may be approved by the City when site constraints exist. Waste truck accessibility to enclosures is limited by the turning radius templates shown in CK-G.02.
Storage Space Area Design Standards and Capacity Requirements
(1) The total weekly capacity of all recycling dumpsters and/or carts shall be equal to or greater than the total weekly capacity of the garbage dumpsters and/or carts. Total weekly capacity equals the size of all garbage or recycling containers expressed in cubic yards x number of service days per week.
(2) Each enclosure shall provide space for two (2) 64-gallon commercial organics collection
carts.
(3) The minimum required area for the collection and storage of refuse and recyclable materials shall be at least 150% the sum of the dumpster and/or cart footprints to be contained within.
Example 1: A property has a 3-cubic yard (4’ x 6’) garbage dumpster serviced once per week and a 4-cubic yard (5’ 6” x 6’) recycling dumpster serviced once per week. The enclosure area required is calculated as follows: (4 x 6) + (5.5 x 6) + (2 x 4.5) = 66 square feet 66 square feet x 150% = 99 square feet minimum required enclosure area Example 2: A property has a 6-cubic yard (6’ x 6’) garbage dumpster serviced once per week and six 96 gallon recycling carts serviced twice per week. The required enclosure area is calculated as follows: (6 x 6) + (6 x 6.3) + (2 x 4.5) = 82.8 square feet 82.8 square feet x 150% = 124.2 square feet minimum required enclosure area
Last revised 03/2009
Pre-Approved Plans, Policy G-9
March, 2009
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(4) Containers for refuse and recyclable materials shall be located adjacent to one another within the same enclosure.
(5) Enclosures shall be designed to provide adequate, safe, and efficient accessibility for service vehicles. All service vehicle access openings shall be at least 10’ 6” wide.
(6) Enclosures shall be equipped with lockable gate doors that open with a minimum 90
degree swing. Any roofed structure over enclosures for stationary dumpsters shall have a vertical clearance of 14’.
(7) Enclosures shall be designed to allow walk-in access without having to open the main
enclosure service gate(s).
(8) Enclosures should be convenient for residents and businesses. In general, enclosures should be provided within 200’-300’ of each resident/business.
(9) Enclosure areas shall be constructed on a level concrete or suitable equivalent hard-
surfaced pad. The grade of the pad shall not exceed three (3) percent.
(10) Enclosure areas shall include a precast wheel stop or other approved barrier.
(11) The enclosure space shall not be used for purposes other than for the storage and collection of refuse and recyclable materials.
Available Cart Specifications: Dimensions (w x d) Footprint (sq ft) Cubic Yard Equivalent 20-gal cart 19” x 24” 3.2 sq ft .10 cy3
35-gal cart 19” x 24” 3.2 sq ft .17 cy3
64-gal cart 24” x 27” 4.5 sq ft .30 cy3
96-gal cart 26” x 35” 6.3 sq ft .50 cy3
Available Dumpster Specifications: Dimensions (w x d) Footprint (sq ft) Configuration 1 cubic yard 6’ x 2’ 5” 14.5 sq ft Casters or no casters 1.5 cubic yard 6’ x 2’ 6” 15 sq ft Casters or no casters 2 cubic yard 6’ x 3’ 18 sq ft Casters or no casters 3 cubic yard 6’ x 4’ 24 sq ft Casters or no casters 4 cubic yard 6’ x 5’ 6” 33 sq ft Casters or no casters 6 cubic yard (flat top) 5’ x 6’ 30 sq ft No casters 6 cubic yard (slant) 6’ x 6’ 36 sq ft No casters 8 cubic yard (flat top) 5’ 6” x 6’ 33 sq ft No casters 8 cubic yard (slant) 5’ 6” x 6’ 33 sq ft No casters
RECEYCLING --illt=JI CARTS ~
10'-6" I • • I
GARBAGE CONTAINER
LAST REVISED: 03/23/09
1--- 6' HIGH WALLS
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1YPICAL MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL ENCLOSURE
10'-6" 10'-6"
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GARBAGE CONTAINER
PRECAST WHEEL STOP OR OTHER APPROVEO BARRIER
RECYCLE CONTAINER
\_ 6' HIGH ---1 WALLS
DOUBLE CONTAINER ENCLOSURE GARBAGE CONTAINER
PRECAST WHEEL STOP OR"_/ OTHER APPROVEO BARRIER
10'-6"
CLEAR
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RECYCLE CONTAINER
DOUBLE CONTAINER OFFSET ENCLOSURE
CITY OF KIRKLAND PLAN NO. CK-G.01
CONTAINER ENCLOSURES
LAST REVISED: 03/23/09
BUMPER OVERHANG OUTSIDE FRONT TIRE -----I-
INSIDE REAR TIRE
1" 20'
1 " 30'
1 " 40' 1 " 50'
WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUCK TURNING RADIUS TEMPLATE
CITY OF KIRKLAND PLAN NO. CK-G.02
WMI TRUCK TURNING
RADIUS TEMPLATE
RECYCLING JUST GOT EASIER Does your property not have room for a recycling dumpster? To help save space and make
recycling easier, The City of Kirkland and Waste Management have teamed up to pilot a NEW
combined garbage and recycling container at your multifamily property.
“We’ve greatly appreciated the split containers. They have addressed space constraints, and
the issue of tenants having to go to multiple enclosures to reach both the garbage and
recycling. The program has been going great, after initially showing a few tenants how to use
the container, everyone seems to have the hang of it.”
-Danika Thomas, Property Manager at Evergreen Heights in Kirkland
How to Participate:
1. Email [email protected] or call (425) 587-3812 to see if your property is good fit
for a split container.
2. If your site is a good candidate, a container will be provided to directed site in 3
weeks.
3. WM and Kirkland Staff will provide free tenant outreach at time of container along with
free recycling totes.
With a split container, you get 2 yards
of garbage in the GREEN side, and 2
yards of recycling in the BLUE side.
No space for a recycling dumpster?
RECYCLING RESOURCES
MOVE IN/MOVE OUT
Use this guide to help find a new home for all the things you cannot keep.
The City of Kirkland has tools to make recycling easy!
City of Kirkland
Recycling Hotline
425-587-3812
Zero Waste Moving Tips
Moving Box Alternatives • Rent resuable moving boxes from Frog Box
frogbox.com/seattle 206-588-5463
•Use luggage to move items instead of boxes
•Use reusable packing materials like newspaper
or old bubble wrap to secure fragile items.
•Create a resusable box exchange at your
complex to share boxes with neighbors who are
moving in or out.
Green Cleaning Help protect your health and the environment by
using non-toxic cleaners that are made without
harsh chemicals. Learn more at watoxics.org.
Local green cleaning companies • Sage Environmental Services
sagethrive.com/
•Green Steam Carpet Cleaners
greensteamkirkland.com/services/
• Green Cleaning Seattle
greencleaningseattle.com/
Safely dispose of unwanted cleaning products as
hazardous waste. Visit www.lhwmp.org for full list.
Bulky Item Pickup For items that are too large for your collection
containers, contact Waste Management.
wmnorthwest.com/kirkland 1-800-592-9995
What Do I Do With…? Kirkland Recycling Hotline
[email protected] 425-587-3812
King County Recycling Hotline
KingCounty.gov/WhatDoIDoWith 206-477-4466
FREE RECYCLING GUIDE
This easy-to-use booklet highlights all of the
items that can be recycled in Kirkland, as
well as information on what to do with
unwanted hazardous products. Call the City
to get a copy of the Kirkland Multifamily
Recycling Guide.
FREE RECYCLING TOTE BAGS & BASKETS
Use a recycling tote bag or basket to store
and transport recycling from your home to
the recycling bin.
FREE FOOD SCRAP BUCKETS
These handy buckets make it easy to store
and transport food scraps and food-soiled
napkins from your kitchen to the compost
bin. *Available for properties with compost service.
Twitter: KirklandEnviro
Facebook: facebook.com/KirklandEnviro
Blog: cityofkirklandblogs.com/ environmentalservices
May 2014_Kirkland
Beyond the Curb Recycling
Donate Usable Unwanted Items
Safe Disposal
Data & Document Destruction
InterConnection 206-633-1517
www.interconnection.org
Hazardous Waste
Safely dispose of
chemicals, batteries and
cleaners
1-888-869-4233
www.lhwmp.org
Medical Waste
WM Healthcare Solutions www.wm.com
Take Back Your Meds www.TakeBackYourMeds.org
ON THE MOVE Use these resources to reduce waste when moving out.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NW Center 1-800-992-2060
Goodwill 1-877-448-3446
Value Village 12515 116th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
425- 821-7186
ONLINE SWAP/SELL www.CraigsList.org
www.swap.com
Appliance Recycling Puget Sound Energy
www.pse.com 1-877-577-0510
CD & DVD Recycling Green Disk
www.greendisk.com 1-800-305-3475
Mattress and Carpet Recycling King County LinkUp http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/LinkUp/
wmnorthwest.com/kirkland WM Customer Service: 1-800-592-9995
E-Waste, CFL and Battery Recycling Waste Management www.ThinkGreenFromHome.com
www.ecyclewashington.org
Total Reclaim 206-343-7443
totalreclaim.com
Take it Back Network 1-800-325-6165 ext. 64466
www.takeitbacknetwork.org
Unopened People Food
Hopelink www.hope-link.org
425-943-7555
Unopened Pet Food
MEOW Cat Rescue & Adoption 425-822-6369
www.meowcatrescue.org
Homeward Pet Adoption Ctr. www.homewardpet.org
425-488-4444
Foam Packing Materials
Eco Foam Recycling ecofoamrecyclers.vpweb.com
425-286-2299
Plastic Loose Fill Council www.loosefillpackaging.com
HELP KIRKLAND GO GREEN
JUST FOLLOW THESE THREE RULES
1. Recycle all paper, cans, and glass.
2. Keep your recyclables clean and dry.
3. Don’t put plastic bags in the recycling.
RECYCLINGAT OUR COMPLEXDON’T STRESS
ABOUT RECYCLING
Call (425) 587-3812 or email [email protected] for all your recycle, compost, and trash questions.
T R I C K Y I T E M S to recycle or not to recycle?
Pizza boxes ............................NOThrow away pizza boxes (or compost if available).
Plastic bags............................NOThrow away plastic bags or recycle at local drop points (bagyourbags.com).
Paper cups ........................... YESRecycle clean paper cups. Throw away plastic lids.
Aluminum foil ........................NOThrow away aluminum foil.
Shredded paper.....................NOBag and throw away shredded paper (or compost if available).
@KirklandEnviro
www.facebook.com/KirklandEnviro
www.cityofkirklandblogs.com/environmentalservices
tips to green your lifeGet tips on environmentally-friendly
living and updates on recycling events:
KEEP OUR COMPLEX CLEAN
▷ Apartments and condos in Kirkland only recycle 18% of their waste, compared with 24% at single family houses (as of 2014)
▷ Kirkland’s 2015 goal is getting condos and apartments up to 20% recycling
▷ King County is trying to reach an overall 70% recycling rate by 2020
▷ Do not leave furniture or bulky items at trash enclosures. Contact management to arrange disposal.
▷ Break down cardboard boxes and place inside recycle cart/dumpster.
▷ Do not overfill dumpsters.
▷ No toxic or flammable materials in the trash. Dispose at drop-off points like the Factoria Household Hazardous Waste Collection Shed or the Wastemobile.
YOU ARE INVITED! FREE Community Recycling Fair
Saturday, September 28th 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
what: Recycling Fair & Collection Event
where: The Avenues Apartment, Complex Parking Lot
who: All residents of The Avenues are welcome!
bring: Unwanted TVs, printers, computers, and laptops for recycling!
donate: Gently used items to the NW Center! (Only the following items will be accepted: [List items accepted by partner recycler or charity, such as clothing, shoes, books, toys, small (working household appliances such as blenders, toasters, dishes, glassware, utensils, and furniture less than 50lbs.])
Join in the fun! Stop in anytime between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
EXAMPLE
Template for remind residents on free containers
Hello,
Do you know that X% of PROPERTY NAME waste is going to the landfill? Increase your
recycling by reviewing the attached posters on what can be recycled and then head
down to the welcome center/office/etc. for a FREE blue recycling tote (hard or soft) to
carry your recyclables down to the recycling enclosure.
Questions on what materials go where? Snap a photo and send it to
Template to remind residents on composting program
Hello,
Did you know that PROPERTY NAME has started composting service? This is an exciting
opportunity to reduce material that is going to our local landfill. Your food waste will go
to Cedar Grove where in three weeks your bones, cheese, pizza boxes and napkins are
turned into soil.
Please take a look at the attached poster on what can go in your
composting container (grey cart). Then come by the welcome center/office
to pick up a FREE kitchen food scraps container and compostable sample
liners.
Questions on composting? Send an email to [email protected]
REDUCE WASTE DISPOSAL COSTS ▷ Food scraps = 20% of multifamily waste ▷ Average King County family throws out
475 lbs. of food each year ▷ Composting food waste is free ▷ With less trash, switch to a smaller (cheaper)
garbage bin or reduced service
REDUCE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
▷ Food waste scraps are turned into compost, a useful fertilizer
▷ Food scraps in landfills produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas 20x stronger than CO2
COMPOSTAT YOUR COMPLEX
WHY COMPOST?
S E T U P F O RSUCCESS
60 condos and apartments in Kirkland compost their food waste. We make it easy for you by providing everything you need for free.
Call (425) 587-3812 or e-mail [email protected] for all your recycle, compost, and trash questions.
COMPOSTING FAQS
Q Will my cart smell or attract rodents?
A No. Our sturdy carts keep out rodents. We provide resident training to ensure carts
are used correctly. Waste Management lines carts with a BioBag to keep it clean and prevent odors.
Q Will the food scrap bin in residents’ condos smell?
A No, not if food scraps are stored properly. We provide free bins for food scrap
storage. The key to preventing odors is keeping the bin clean and dry. Line the bin with a BioBag or a paper towel (not a plastic bag), or rinse it after emptying. Scraps can also be stored in the freezer to prevent smell. Empty the bin regularly.
Q Does composting cost extra?
A No, composting can actually lower your garbage bill! Composting service is
provided at no extra cost. By throwing less away, you may be able to switch to a smaller trash can.
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$140/week$7,280/year
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3 cubic yardrecycling container
$97/week$5,044/year
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Free Recycling Available at all Kirkland Apartments and Condominiums!
Need recycling at your complex? How about additional recycling carts, larger recycling containers or additional recycling collection days?
The City of Kirkland provides all types of recycling assistance and education programs designed to help property managers to encourage their residents to
THE CITY OF KIRKLAND’S RECYCLING PROGRAM IS EASY AND CONVENIENT
personal recycling containers to all Kirkland multifamily property managers and condo associations for distribution to your residents (while supplies last). These durable containers fit nicely underneath sinks and provide an easy-to-carry option for taking recyclables out to the large recycling containers.
All clean and empty recyclables go in to the recycling container including Clean Paper & Newspaper, Cardboard, Glass Jars & Bottles, Cans, Plastic Bottles, Jugs, Cups, & Tubs.
Call the City of Kirkland’s Recycling Program for more information: (425) 587-3812 or email us at [email protected]. Our sta� is happy to comeout and talk with you and help you design a recycling program that works best for your complex.
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SAVE MONEY WITH RECYCLINGEducating Kirkland multifamily residents to put recyclables in the recycling container can help reduce the need for large trash dumpsters. Reducing the size of trash dumpsters reduces costs. Here is one example:
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Solid Waste Service Proposal For:
Evergreen Villa 12034 Slater Ave NE Kirkland, WA 98034
Property Description: Evergreen Villa is an apartment property with 88 units. Garbage and recycling collection is provided at four separate sites without enclosures. Four, 4-cubic yard dumpsters are used to collect garbage and 12, 96-gallon carts are used to collect recyclables. Current Garbage and Recycling Services: A map and photo of each site are included as attachments to this proposal.
Evergreen Villa - Garbage and Recycling Service (Current) Garbage Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day Serv
Days/Wk Garb Vol/Wk (yds) Cost/Month
1 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
2 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
3 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
4 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
32 $1,418.20
Recycling Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day Serv
Days/Wk Rec Vol/Wk (yds) Cost/Month
1 3 0.475 yd Thurs 1 1.425 Free
2 3 0.475 yd Thurs 1 1.425 Free
3 3 0.475 yd Thurs 1 1.425 Free
4 3 0.475 yd Thurs 1 1.425 Free
5.7 $0.00
Recycling Rate 15.12% The preferred recycling rate is 50% or 1 cubic yard/gallon of recycling for every cubic yard/gallon of garbage
Walkthrough Results On April 22, 2009 a walkthrough of the site was conducted by John MacGillivray, Kirkland Solid Waste Coordinator. The results of the walkthrough can be found below. The walkthrough was conducted on the day before the next garbage service day. There is not enough recycling capacity provided on the property and much of the material disposed of as
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garbage could have been recycled. The recycling containers were serviced two days prior to the walkthrough and most were already full.
Evergreen Villa: Walkthrough Results - Wed - April 22, 2009 Site Garbage (Serv Days - Mon/Thurs) Recycling (Serv Day - Mon)
1 One (1) 4-cubic yard dumpster. Container was 1/4 full with some recyclables in garbage.
Three (3) blue 96-gallon recycling carts. Two carts full and one cart empty.
2 One (1) 4-cubic yard dumpster. Container 1/2 full with some recyclables in garbage.
Three (3) blue 96-gallon recycling carts. Two carts full and one cart 1/2 full.
3 One (1) 4-cubic yard dumpster. Container 1/2 full. At least 1/2 of material in dumpster was recyclable. Quite a bit or cardboard.
Three (3) blue 96-gallon recycling carts. Two carts full and one cart 1/4 full.
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One (1) 4-cubic yard dumpster. Container less than 1/4 full and almost all of the material was recyclable. A large TV was also in the dumpster.
Three (3) blue 96-gallon recycling carts. All three carts full with one of the carts full due to a large cardboard box.
Service Change Proposal On April 28, 2009 a second walkthrough of the property was conducted with a Waste Management route manager to discuss potential options to increase recycling capacity and/or decrease garbage capacity. Currently, Evergreen Villa currently pays $1,412.20 per month for garbage service. Based upon the observations during the April 22 site visit, Evergreen Villa is paying for unused garbage capacity (air) and much of the material being disposed of as garbage is recyclable. By decreasing garbage capacity and increasing recycling capacity, Evergreen Villa can save a significant amount of money per month on garbage services. Evergreen Villa uses cart-based collection for recyclables. Cart collection is problematic at multifamily properties where cardboard boxes and other bulky recyclables are often not broken down by tenants which reduces usable recycling capacity. Replacing carts with dumpsters alleviates this issue. Recycling service in Kirkland is free and is embedded within the garbage rates. Properties can get up to 150% the size of their subscribed garbage capacity in free recycling. For instance, Evergreen Villa currently subscribes to 32 cubic yards of garbage service per week which makes you eligible to receive up to 48 cubic yard of free recycling per week!
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Proposal 1 This proposal would increase the recycling capacity on the property by over 12 cubic yards per week and increase the recycling rate to 36%. The current garbage service would not be changed. The addition of the rolling recycling dumpsters at Sites 2, 3, and 4 would result in a monthly rollout fee of $25.90 each for a monthly total rollout fee of $77.70. The net cost of selecting this option would be $77.70/month or $932.40/ year. Proposal 2 This proposal would increase the recycling capacity on the property by over 12 cubic yard per week and increase the recycling rate to 43%. The existing four, 4-cubic yard garbage containers serviced twice per week would be replaced with a 6-cubic yard container at each site to be serviced once per week. The garbage capacity would be reduced from 32 cubic yards per week to 24 cubic yards per week. The addition of the three rolling recycling dumpsters at Sites 2, 3, and 4 would result in a month rollout fee of $25.90 each for a monthly total rollout fee of $77.70. The net savings in selecting this option would be $479.10/month or $5,749.20/year on garbage services. Proposal 3 This proposal would increase the recycling capacity on the property by over 12 cubic yard per week and increase the recycling rate to 53%. The existing four, 4-cubic yard garbage dumpers would remain in place but would be serviced only once per week instead of twice per week. The garbage capacity would be reduced from 32 cubic yard per week to 16 cubic yards per week. The addition of the three rolling recycling dumpsters at Sites 2, 3, and 4 would result in a month rollout fee of $25.90 each for a monthly total rollout fee of $77.70. The net savings in selecting this option would be $766.58/month or $9,198.96/year on garbage services.
Recommendation City staff recommends Evergreen Villa strongly consider implementing Proposal 2. There is currently too much unused garbage capacity on the property and a reduction to 24 cubic yards per week is more than adequate to meet the needs of the property while still resulting in a significant monthly and annual savings. The upgrade of the recycling services will also result in the reduction of garbage. Additionally, City staff recommends the following:
• Monitor garbage levels for the first three months to determine if garbage production has decreased and if the new capacity is excessive. If it is excessive, consider implementing Proposal 3 to further downsize service and increase savings
• Distribute free City-provided personal recycling containers to tenants filled with information on recycling. Availability of containers in 2009 is limited.
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• Consider conducting educational outreach to tenants on the service changes. You could select some of the following methods:
o Community meeting/presentation o Memo/newsletter o Notice on doors o Notice on enclosures by all dumpsters
Proposal 1
Evergreen Villa - Garbage and Recycling Service Garbage Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day
Serv Days/Wk
Garb Vol/Wk (yds) Cost/Month
1 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
2 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
3 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
4 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 2 8 $354.55
32.0 $1,418.20
Recycling Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day Serv
Days/Wk Rec Vol/Wk (yds) Cost/Month
1 1 6 yd Mon 1 6 Free
2 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
3 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
4 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
18.0 $77.70 Net savings/mo -$77.70
Recycling Rate 36.00% Net savings/year ‐$932.40 The preferred recycling rate is 50% or 1 cubic yard/gallon of recycling for every cubic yard/gallon of garbage
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Proposal 2
Evergreen Villa - Garbage and Recycling Service Garbage Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day Serv
Days/Wk Garb Vol/Wk
(yds) Cost/Month
1 1 6 yd Thurs 1 6 $254.20
2 1 6 yd Thurs 1 6 $254.20
3 1 6 yd Thurs 1 6 $254.20
4 1 6 yd Thurs 1 6 $254.20
24.0 $1,016.80
Recycling Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day Serv
Days/Wk Rec Vol/Wk (yds) Cost/Month
1 1 6 yd Mon 1 6 Free
2 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
3 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
4 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
18.0 $77.70 Net savings/mo $479.10
Recycling Rate 42.86% Net savings/year $5,749.20 The preferred recycling rate is 50% or 1 cubic yard/gallon of recycling for every cubic yard/gallon of garbage
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Proposal 3 Evergreen Villa - Garbage and Recycling Service
Garbage Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day
Serv Days/Wk
Garb Vol/Wk (yds) Cost/Month
1 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 1 4 $182.33
2 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 1 4 $182.33
3 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 1 4 $182.33
4 1 4 yd Mon/Thurs 1 4 $182.33
16.0 $729.32
Recycling Service
Site # Cont Cont Size Unit Serv Day Serv
Days/Wk Rec Vol/Wk (yds) Cost/Month
1 1 6 yd Mon 1 6 Free
2 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
3 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
4 1 4 yd Mon 1 4 $25.90 Rollout fee
18.0 $77.70 Net savings/mo $766.58
Recycling Rate 52.94% Net savings/year $9,198.96 The preferred recycling rate is 50% or 1 cubic yard/gallon of recycling for every cubic yard/gallon of garbage
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ApproximateScale 1:9071 in = 76 ft
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Solid Waste Services Reconfiguration Proposal
Woodside Terrace Condominiums – 12730 NE 116th Lane, Kirkland WA 98034
Property Description The Woodside Terrace condominiums property has ten buildings with a total of ~132 individually-owned units. Current Garbage and Recycling Services Garbage and recycling services are currently provided at five different enclosure stations located throughout the property as shown in the attached map and photos. Per a Waste Management service level report, garbage service is provided with six, 6-yard dumpsters, one, 8-yard dumpster and 28, 96-gallon recycling carts distributed among the five stations. All of the recycling carts are stored outside of the enclosures. The actual service levels below are based upon field observations:
Woodside Terrace Garbage and Recycling Service (Current) Garbage Service
Cont # Cont Size Unit Serv Day
Serv Days/Wk
Garb Vol/wk/yds
Approx Cost/Mo
1 6 yard Thurs 1 6 $239.56 2 6 yard Thurs 1 6 $239.56 3 6 yard Thurs 1 6 $239.56 4 6 yard Thurs 1 6 $239.56 5 6 yard Mon/Thurs 2 12 $479.12 6 6 yard Mon/Thurs 2 12 $479.12 7 8 yard Thurs 1 8 $295.05 56 $2,211.53
Recycling Service Station
# # of Cont
Cont Size
Unit Serv Day Serv Days/wk Rec
Vol/wk/yds 1 & 2 6 96 gal Thurs 1 2.9
3 3 96 gal Thurs 1 1.4 4 3 96 gal Thurs 1 1.4
5 & 6 6 96 gal Thurs 1 2.9 7 4 96 gal Thurs 1 1.9 22 10.5
Recycling Rate = 18.7% **Recycling rate should be 50% or greater
Recycling Program and Walkthrough In April 2008, Woodside Terrace contacted the City of Kirkland and requested recycling containers. At a May 2008 presentation to the condo ownership board, City staff delivered 131 recycling containers along with recycling and conservation educational materials. At that meeting, residents
discussed issues with recycling capacity and the recycling containers filling up due to resident not breaking down boxes. A follow-up waste assessment walkthrough was conducted by City staff on Wednesday, July 16 (the day before regular weekly service) to ascertain and confirm service levels and observe garbage and recycling container usage and contamination. In general terms, there is too much garbage volume and not enough recycling volume. Additionally, the use of carts instead of dumpsters for recycling service is causing the recycling carts to fill up too quickly and is exacerbating the out of balance recycling to garbage volume ratio.
Woodside Terrace Condominiums Waste Assessment Results
Cont # Type Pct Full Contamination Pct 1 Garb 90% <10% 2 Garb 50% <10%
1 & 2 Rec 100%+ <10% 3 Garb 50% 20% 3 Rec 100%+ <10% 4 Garb 50% 25% 4 Rec 100%+ <10% 5 Garb <10% 0 6 Garb 50% <10%
5 & 6 Rec 100%+ <10% 7 Garb 75% <5% 7 Rec 80% <5%
**Contamination percentage refers to either the amount of recyclable materials in garbage or garbage in recycling
Comments and Recommendations Details of the service recommendation are included in the proposal. Specific recommendations and comments include:
• Removal of all carts at Sites 1&2, 3, 4, and 5 & 6 • Retain recycling carts at Site 7 due to space restrictions • Request all gray carts at Site 7 be replaced with blue recycling carts • Double the number of recycling carts to eight at Site 7 • Build new enclosures at Sites 3 & 4 for accommodate new recycling dumpsters • Request site visit from Waste Management to seek pre-approval for new enclosures at
Sites 3 & 4 – Customer Service (800) 592-9995 • Install signage to distinguish garbage from recycling container • Install signage to discourage dumping of mattresses, furniture, etc • Monitor garbage levels for first month to ensure adequate capacity has been provided
in service level change • Implementation of this proposal could result in a monthly savings of about $560 and a
yearly savings of over $7,000 • Implementation of this proposal will result in an increase in the recycling rate from
19% to 53%
• Conduct outreach to tenants on these changes. Could choose a few of the following methods: o Meeting/presentation o Memo o Notice on door o Table a booth near entrance for a few hours on “kick off” day o Notices on enclosures by all dumpsters o Onsite evaluation of materials.
Woodside Terrace Condominiums Solid Waste and Recycling Reconfiguration Proposal
Current Service Garbage Recycling
Site # Garb Cont Size/yd
Garb Cont #
Serv Day Serv
Days/wk Garb
Vol/wk Cost/mo
Rec Cont Size/yard
Rec Cont #
Serv Day Serv
Days/wk Rec
Vol/wk/yds 1 & 2 6 2 Thurs 1 12 $479.12 0.475 6 Thurs 1 2.9
3 6 1 Thurs 1 6 $239.56 0.475 3 Thurs 1 1.4 4 6 1 Thurs 1 6 $239.56 0.475 3 Thurs 1 1.4
5 & 6 6 2 Mon/Thurs 2 24 $958.24 0.475 6 Thurs 1 2.9 7 8 1 Thurs 1 8 $295.05 0.475 4 Thurs 1 1.9 32 7 56 $2,211.53 2.4 22 10.5
Proposed Service Garbage Recycling
Site # Garb Cont Size/yd
Garb Cont #
Serv Day Serv
Days/wk Garb
Vol/wk Cost/mo
Rec Cont Size/yard
Rec Cont #
Serv Day Serv
Days/wk Rec
Vol/wk/yds 1 & 2 8 1 Thurs 1 8 $295.05 8 1 Thurs 1 8.0
3 4 1 Thurs 1 4 $183.07 6 1 Thurs 1 6.0 4 4 1 Thurs 1 4 $183.07 6 1 Thurs 1 6.0
5 & 6 6 1 M/W/F 3 18 $668.58 8 1 M/W/F 3 24.0 7 8 1 Thurs 1 8 $295.05 0.475 8 Thurs 1 3.8 30 5 42 $1,624.82 28.5 12 47.8
Recycling Rate = 53.2% Estimated monthly savings from current to proposed = $568.71 Estimated yearly savings from current to proposed = $7,040.52 **All cost estimates are based upon the 2008 Kirkland Solid Waste Rates and do not include taxes and any other service fees. Actual costs and savings may vary.
ApproximateScale 1:1,2551 in = 105 ft
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