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At Home  

Learn more about our garbage, recycling and organics services for residents.

  • Apartments
  • Condos
  • Moorage
  • Single-family homes 

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At Work 

Learn more about our services for businesses, organizations, schools and contractors.

  • Learn about 2013 garbage rates 
  • Sign up for commercial organics collection
  • Get a FREE waste assesment
  • Commercial containers (carts, dumpsters and drop boxes)
    • Temporary containers
    • Permanent containers

     

    Recent Changes to Organics: What we can accept in organics (food scraps & yard debris) has changed recently. Learn more: 

  • Residents with curbside organics carts 
  • Businesses with commercial organics containers 

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    Signing Up or Changing Service?

    • Residential call 360.753.8368, select option 1
    • Commercial call 360.753.8368, select option 2

    Working Towards Zero Waste:

    In June 2006, Olympia City Council adopted a Zero Waste Resolution. It establishes a vision for the City and a new direction for the utility. On November 26, 2007, Council adopted Zero Waste Plan.

     

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    City Updates

    • CITY UTILITY CUSTOMERS. Check out our new, easy to use online bill pay service. You get 24/7 access to multiple accounts with one convenient login. You can sign up for paperless billing, pay with e-check or credit card, view payment history, find your garbage and recycling pickup days, and track your water consumption. Go now...
    • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The latest draft of the Olympia's Comprehensive Plan update is now available for review and comment. More...

    • BLUE FLOWERS. Have you noticed the 'carpet' of blue flowers alongside 18th Avenue and Henderson Boulevard? You might be surprised to know where they came from. More...
    • WATER QUALITY. The 2013 Water Quality Report is now Available. View it now...
    • CREDIT CARD PARKING METERS. The City will be testing two different types credit card parking in select locations downtown to determine which will replace the parking pay stations. Your opion counts - Give us your feedback! More...
    • REGISTER NOW. Spring/Summer registration is now open for Olympia Parks camps and programs. Register online...
    • Olympia Municipal Code. Quick link to the Olympia Municipal Code...
    • Meetings. Agenda and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees (does not include Design Review Board, Hearing Examiner, or Site Plan Review Committee). Not sure how to use the system? Check out our Quick Start users guide.