Single Family Residential Utility Rates

Water rates are measured in "units." A unit is approximately 748 gallons or 100 cubic feet. Billing is for a two-month period.

A 13.38 percent City of Kirkland utility tax is added to all water service charges and is listed separately on your bi-monthly utility bill. KMC 5.08.050

The average person uses 3 units of water per month. So, a family of 4 would use 24 units per billing cycle. Your actual consumption may vary depending on lifestyle and season. A leaky toilet or water leak can dramatically increase your bill. Bills also may be substantially higher during warmer months, when you may use a lot of water outdoors.

Residential sewer rates are based on average winter water consumption (AWWC) which is calculated annually on each residence.

 A 10.5 percent City of Kirkland Utility Tax is added to all sewer service fees and is listed separately on your bi-monthly utility bill. KMC 5.08.050

 Waste collection rates are based on the size garbage cart that you select. Weekly recycling and compost service is included. 

Rates for Curbside Collection Service

Customers are billed bi-monthly. Rates do not include applicable taxes and fees. Garbage service is mandatory in Kirkland.

A City of Kirkland utility tax of 10.5 percent is added to all solid waste service fees and is listed separately on your bi-monthly utility bill. KMC 5.08.050

King County Board of Health requires hazardous waste fees from every solid waste account (Code of the King County Board of Health 2.08.090, RCW 70.05.060 and RCW 70.105.220). The hazardous waste fee is based on your specific service level. Tiered fees were implemented to more fairly reflect garbage volumes. 

Included Curbside Services

Additional items available for collection next to your cart include:

• unlimited extra recycling
• electronics recycling

Charges for Extra Material

Extra recycling is free. Extra garbage and yard waste that won't fit inside your cart with the lid completely closed are subject to a charge. That means you could be charged for an extra if your cart is overflowing and the lid is not closed. Extra material is charged by unit, based on volume. Charges are subject to tax.

How to put out extra material

Miscellaneous Service Fees

Charges are subject to tax.

Bulky Item Collection (Charge)

Contact Waste Management at 425-587-0040 or pnwrsservices@wm.com to schedule bulky item collection at the curb. Each single family home has access to collection of one bulky item per year at no additional cost. Collection fees are per occurrence per item.

Furniture is disposed as garbage, not recycled — we encourage you to donate, sell, or give away usable furniture. Charges are subject to tax.

Temporary Dumpster

Charges are subject to tax.