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Food & yardSeattle, Washington

Food scraps

Food scraps belong in Seattle food and yard waste, including bones, dairy, meat, and spoiled leftovers.

Food & yard
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Food & yard / compostReviewed rule

Put food scraps in the food and yard waste container, without plastic packaging.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Before disposal

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Compost Right