Garbage Rates

Residential Garbage Rates

Curbside service includes weekly collection of household trash in designated container. 

ServiceRateSenior Rate
48 Gallon Garbage Cart$21.60$10.80
64 Gallon Garbage Cart$23.57$11.79
96 Gallon Garbage Cart$35.35$17.69
Extra Bag/Box Bundle$3.81N/A
Return Trip$12.70N/A
Cart Delivery$6.97N/A
Cart Exchange/Removal$13.97N/A
Recycle & Yard Waste Carts (Limit 2/Household)FreeFree

*Rates effective January 1, 2022. Rates are subject to change.

low income senior discount

The Low Income Senior Discount application must be submitted to the Utility Department prior to November 30th of every year to qualify for the upcoming year. In order to qualify for our Low Income Senior Discount the following information will need to be supplied along with a completed and witnessed Low Income Senior Discount Application.

  • Photo ID showing you are sixty five (65) years of age or older.
  • Proof of Income showing a maximum annual household income at or below one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of federal poverty guidelines.
  • Is a single occupant or the head of a household or the spouse of the head of the household.
  • Resides in the dwelling unit served by sanitation service.
  • Is billed or is the spouse of a person billed by sanitation.

Recycling Program

The City of Moses Lake has a recycling program. All recycling and yard waste carts are provided to you by The City of Moses Lake at no additional monthly cost. Recycling and yard waste carts are available in both 64 gallon and 96 gallon sizes. You may also have multiple recycling and yard waste carts at no additional monthly cost to you. A delivery fee may apply. Call or visit our Utility Department to change your cart configuration, (509)764-3715 or (509)764-3719.

Additional Charges

An additional fee up to $12.07 may apply for cart exchanges, pick-up or deliveries.

Garbage Tags
Garbage tags can be purchased in the Utility Department for $3.18 and are good for one, 32-gallon bag box or bundle. Additional charges will apply if the garbage lid is elevated at time of pick up.

Commercial Garbage Rates

Please view the current fee schedule for garbage rates.

Call or visit Lakeside Disposal to verify availability of dumpsters and drop boxes.
2000 W Broadway Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509)765-4263