Commercial Organics Collection
We offer commercial organics collection service for your small or large business, school, or organization. Getting started is quick and easy. We provide:
- Tools and training for collecting organic material inside your building
- Appropriately sized collection container(s)
- The first two months of service at no charge when signing up for a year.
- Printed posters, cue cards and promotional materials (see below)
Available Posters and Promotional Materials
Commercial Organics Poster - Accepted Materials
"We Compost" Promo Icon
Get Started Today!
Request a Free Waste Assesment by calling 360.753.8752 or email sorman@ci.olympia.wa.us
What's Accepted?
| Materials Accepted for food waste/organics |
Do Not place these items in the container |
| Fruits and veggies |
No bags of any kind |
| Bread, grains and pasta |
Cellophane, plastic wrap, metal or foil |
| Meat and bones |
Cups, milk cartons or lids |
| Cheese, eggs and dairy |
Plastic cups, utensils, food containers and straws |
| Spoiled food |
"Compostable" cups, utensils, plates and containers |
| Paper napkins and hand towels |
Coffee cups |
| Coffee filters and tea bags |
Pizza boxes |
| Flowers, plants, leaves, grass, or branches/twigs |
Noxious weeds, dirt, rocks or sod |
| Seafood and shellfish |
Plastic/foil juice pouches |
| Clean wood, pallets and lumber |
Shredded paper |
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Garbage |
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Painted or treated wood |
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Glass |
Capacity, Rates & Information
| Container Size (Cubic Yards) |
Once a Week Collection |
Twice a Week Collection |
Container Dimensions |
| 95-gallon cart (or less) |
$21.18 |
$42.36 |
24" W x 2'10" L x 3'9" H |
| 1-yard dumpster |
$42.36 |
$84.72 |
6'8" W x 3' L x 3'4" H |
| 1 1/2-yard dumpster |
$63.54 |
$127.08 |
6'8" W x 3' L x 4' H |
| 2-yard dumpster |
$84.72 |
$169.44 |
6'8" W x 4'4" L x 3'6" H |
Note: Most commercial organics customers are billed bi-monthly (every other month).
In most cases, compactors and drop boxes must be collected at least once per week, but can be collected as many times per week as requested.