Yakima Waste Systems provides garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection services to homes and businesses across Yakima County, Washington As a customer, you receive a monthly bill for your waste collection that must be paid promptly to avoid any disruption of service This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about paying your bill to Yakima Waste Systems.
Overview of Yakima Waste Systems
Yakima Waste Systems is a local, family-owned waste collection company serving the Yakima area for over 60 years. They offer
- Weekly garbage pickup
- Biweekly recycling pickup
- Seasonal yard waste pickup
- Commercial dumpsters and roll-off containers
Yakima Waste Systems trucks and uniformed staff service set neighborhoods and routes throughout Yakima County They employ over 150 local residents at their office and fleet facility in Terrace Heights
Waste Collection Bill Details
As a Yakima Waste Systems customer, you receive a monthly bill for your waste collection service. Here are key details about the billing process:
- Bills are sent monthly around the 1st of each month
- Charges are for the previous month’s service period
- Bills are mailed to the address on file so update your contact info if you move
- Bill includes all applicable fees, taxes, and fuel/environmental recovery fees
When Is My Monthly Bill Due?
Payment for your Yakima Waste Systems bill is due by the 15th of each month.
So if you receive your August statement on August 1st, payment must be received by August 15th to avoid late fees.
If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, your bill is instead due the next business day.
How Much Does Waste Collection Service Cost?
Your monthly waste collection bill amount depends on factors like:
- Size of garbage container
- Extra yard waste cans
- Number of recycle bins
- Commercial dumpster size
- Frequency of pickup
- Account status (senior, disabled, etc)
A typical single family home pays $25 – $35 per month while businesses with dumpsters may pay over $100. Contact Yakima Waste Systems at 509-248-4213 for a quote on your specific service rate.
Ways to Pay Your Yakima Waste Systems Bill
You have several options for paying your monthly waste collection bill:
Pay Online
The easiest way to pay is through the online portal at www.yakimawaste.com. You’ll need your account number. Debit/credit cards, checking, and savings accounts are accepted.
You can also setup automatic monthly payments.
Pay by Phone
Call the toll-free payment line 24/7 at 1-800-457-1379 to pay over the phone using your card or bank account info.
Pay by Mail
Detach payment stub from your printed bill and mail with a check or money order to:
Yakima Waste Systems
2812 1/2 Terrace Heights Dr.
Yakima, WA 98901
Pay in Person
Take your payment to the Yakima Waste office at 2812 Terrace Heights Dr. Cash, check, money order, and card payments are accepted.
Pay at Other Locations
Some banks, credit unions, and retailers allow you to pay your Yakima Waste bill at their locations or through their online bill pay.
Avoid Late Fees and Service Disruption
To avoid a 10% late payment penalty and possible disruption of your garbage collection, be sure to pay your bill in full by the 15th each month. Other tips:
- Pay as soon as you receive your bill
- Sign up for bill reminders through the online portal
- Enroll in monthly auto-payments
- Contact Yakima Waste immediately with billing disputes
Waste and Recycling Reduction Tips
- Use all of your recycling and yard waste bins
- Start a compost pile
- Avoid buying overpackaged items
- Donate usable goods instead of disposing
- Shop at reuse and thrift stores
- Rent or share equipment instead of purchasing
Please direct any other questions about your account, bill, or service to Yakima Waste Systems at 509-248-4213.
Recycling – Accepted Items
- ONLY THESE PAPER ITEMS:
- Newspaper
- Corrugated cardboard boxes
- Direct Mail
- Cereal, cracker, shoe boxes (chipboard)
- Office paper, copier and printer paper, file folders, note paper, computer paper, brochures
- Magazines and catalogs
- ONLY THESE METAL ITEMS:
- Steel (tin) cans
- Aluminum cans
- ONLY THESE PLASTIC ITEMS: Plastic bottles: #1 PET and #2 HDPE, soda bottles, water bottles, milk jugs, orange juice bottles and jugs, detergent and cleaning solution bottles
To request residential service call 509-248-4213 or email us.
- Garbage cans/carts must be available at 6AM.
- Cans/carts must be 5 feet from the road or curb and visible.
- Make sure can/cart lid is completely shut and that the waste is level across the top of the can. Overfilled/overweight charges may apply
- Please call and report missed pickups immediately so that we can make sure you get serviced. (Return trip fee may apply). IF we are not notified, then we do not know that you have been missed.
- Vacation credit is given, but please call in advance to request a Vacation Hold.
- There will be a $12.17 handling charge on all returned checks.
- Notification of address change, service changes or termination of service is the responsibility of the customer.
- Ammunition
- Batteries of any type
- Electronics
- Household hazardous waste
- Medical waste
- Sharps or needles
- Tires
- Remodeling waste, drywall
- Dirt, rocks, concrete or large diameter pieces of wood or metal
- Appliances including water tanks
- Sod
- Loose ashes
- Dead animals must be triple bagged
Containers: Grey with black lidSizes: 48 Gallon, 64 Gallon, 96 GallonFrequency: Weekly
Container: Grey with blue lidSize: 64 GallonFrequency: Biweekly
YSNN Zoom Talks w/ Marci Venable Reducing, Reusing & Recycling in Yakima County
How secure is Yakima waste systems’ online bill pay?
Secure Server: When you pay your Yakima Waste Systems bill online, the advanced Transport Layer Security (TLS) keeps your connection and information safe from prying eyes. When you pay your bills online, your information is encrypted with at least 256 bits of security to keep it safe over the Internet.
How do I request service from Yakima waste?
To request service call 509-248-4213 or email us. Yakima Waste now offers two new useful tools online and an app to download. My Schedule – Enter your address to view your collection schedule. This is the Waste Wizard. It lets you look for any item that you’re not 100% sure you can put in a Yakima Waste container for curbside collection.
Does Yakima waste systems offer residential pickup services?
You can find out about Yakima Waste Systems’ three types of residential collection services here: special pickups and vacation accommodations are available for our residential customers. To request residential service call 509-248-4213 or email us. Garbage cans/carts must be available at 6AM.
How do I view my Yakima waste collection schedule?
My Schedule – Enter your address to view your collection schedule. This is the Waste Wizard. It lets you look for any item that you’re not 100% sure you can put in a Yakima Waste container for curbside collection. Download our free app to get collection reminders, use the Waste Wizard, pay your bill, and more! Need help?
What is the Yakima waste app?
Yakima Waste App: Get our free app to get collection reminders, use the Waste Wizard, pay your bill, and more! Need help? Yakima Waste Systems’ professional staff picks up your trash and recycling on a convenient weekly or as-needed schedule.
How do I pay a utility bill in Yakima?
Online access, autopay, and e-billing for City of Yakima Utilities have been changed. Customers can now make a one-time payment or sign up online by clicking the “Pay Now” icon below. There is also a drop box at City Hall, 129 N 2nd St., and at the Harman Center, 101 N 2nd St. 65th Ave. (No cash payments).
