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2/13/12: The Importance of Recycling/Yard Waste Cart Placement
You may have noticed on our website and in the recycle guide the mention of the
required 3-5 foot clearance around your provided recycling and/or yard waste
containers. Many customers ask, “how important is this distance”? The answer is
VERY important. This clearance around your containers allows our drivers to
provide the safest and most efficient service possible. Recycling and yard waste
services differ from the curbside garbage service in that the service is automated.
The required 3-5 foot clearance allows drivers to safely access and empty the large
containers and also allows for more space for your commingled recyclables. If the
required 3-5 feet clearance is not provided, your recycling or yard waste containers
may not be safely accessible and subsequently not serviced. In this case, a driver
will leave a tag on your cart explaining why we were unable to service your items.
Each of these tags gives specifics of why a container was unable to be serviced on a
particular date. If you have received a tag on your recycling or yard waste container
and are unsure as to the meaning, please contact our customer service department at
253-414-0345. Stay tuned for more information on how curbside recycling works for YOU!
2/8/12: Auburn Annexation and Change of Service Provider
Effective March 1, 2012 many Auburn residents will be changing their service provider
from Murrey’s Disposal to Waste Management due to past annexations in the city which
required following certain timelines related to solid waste and recycling. Those
residents impacted by this change were mailed a postcard by the city of Auburn. Below
is a link to an area map showing a general map of Auburn. Please note that all areas
except ordinance area 5932 will be changing service providers effective March 1st, 2012.
If you are unsure if your home is included in this annexation and subsequent hauler
change, please visit the city of Auburn’s website at
www.auburnwa.gov/solidwaste.
Map of Auburn area
For those residential customers affected by this change your last pick up days with Murrey’s
Disposal and dates to remove our equipment are detailed below.
| Service Type |
Date of Last Pick Up |
Removal of Equipment Date |
| Recycling |
Friday February 17th, 2012 |
Friday February 17th, 2012 after service is completed |
| Garbage |
Friday February 24th, 2012 |
N/A |
| Yard Waste |
Friday February 24th, 2012 |
Friday February 24th, 2012 after service is completed |
Since each customer provides their own garbage can(s) for service, these are yours to keep.
The 96-gallon, grey recycling container and 90-gallon blue yard waste container were provided
for your use by Murrey’s Disposal. We will be by your home to collect these containers on your
scheduled last pick up date after the service is completed. Since the City of Auburn requires
that Murrey’s Disposal no longer provides any collections after the month of February, we will
collect these containers at this time to allow your new provider, Waste Management to deliver
new equipment. For information on new rates, pick up days and details of service, visit
www.auburnwa.gov/solidwaste.
Customers with garbage containers at their business will have their equipment removed on their
last garbage collection day of February.
1/23/12: Tips to Deal with Storm Debris
As the weather improves from our recent winter storm, we realize many customers are
facing the issue of how to dispose of storm debris. For yard waste service that was
missed due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, customers may set out
any additional yard waste items that do not fit in the provided 90-gallon container
for curbside service at no additional cost. These additional items must be contained
in either a compostable bag or 32-gallon with two handles clearly labeled “yard waste”.
These items will be collected on your next regularly scheduled pick up day in 2 weeks.
Unfortunately this is the only way our automated trucks can collect additional yard
waste debris. As a result of the design of our automated trucks, we have no way to
collect any piles of storm debris that are not either contained in your provided yard
waste container with the lid securely closed shut, in a compostable bag, or a labeled
32 gallon can. We apologize for this inconvenience.
All residents can drop off additional yard waste and larger storm debris for FREE at
your local transfer station. For a list of sites with hours of operations and more details,
please visit
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/pwu/solidwaste/recmenu/Landclearing.htm
For more information on missed pick ups due to hazardous weather, please click on “Winter
Weather Service” in our announcements section.
1/16/2012 - Winter Weather Service
Murrey's, American, and DM Disposal are committed to providing
the safest possible service for all Customers. If weather or
road conditions prevent the collection of garbage, recycling, or yard
waste in your area, please remove the containers from the curb at the
end of the day.
For Garbage not serviced due to weather or road conditions, you may set
out up to twice the regular amount of garbage on your next collection day
for no additional charge.
If Recycling is not serviced, additional recycling will be collected the
next recycling day in two weeks
at no charge. You can set this material out in 32-gallon cans with
handles labeled "Recycling" or in boxes placed next to the cart.
If Yard Waste is not serviced due to weather, you may place additional
material out on the
next yard waste service date in two weeks
at no charge in either paper compost bags or 32-gallon cans with handles
labeled "Yard Waste". There are no credits for delayed service resulting
from weather.
We recognize the inconvenience faced by Customers when there is a weather
service delay. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to assure that
our Customers, neighbors, and employees are safe when conditions are hazardous.
12/27/2011 - Tree Collection
For all residents serviced by Murrey’s, American, or D.M. Disposal we will accept your discarded tree in two ways.
If you have yard waste service, we will pick up our tree for free in your yard waste bin. Please be sure your tree
fits in your yard waste container with the lid closed securely. We cannot take any flocked or decorated trees as
yard waste. If you do not have yard waste service, set your tree out on your regular scheduled garbage day for
disposal. All trees must be cut into 4-foot lengths and each section will be charged an extra unit fee. Residents
within the city limits of Puyallup and Milton who are serviced by D.M. Disposal have an organized tree collection
schedule that is included in your monthly service cost. Please follow the above directions for limitations on what
trees we can accept. Also be sure your tree is cut into sections no larger than 4 feet in length. Please set your
tree out for pick up on the following days according to your location and usual collection day:
Puyallup (Within the city limits) |
Milton (Within the city limits) |
A week Customers
Week of January 2nd
(South of the tracks)
On your regular yard waste pick up day |
A week customers
Tuesday January 3rd
On your regular yard waste pick up day |
B week Customers
Week of January 9th
(North of the tracks)
On your regular yard waste pick up day |
B Week customers
Tuesday January 10th
On your regular yard waste pick up day |
12/27/2011 - Holiday Schedule
Our offices are closed and no service is provided on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years day.
Our Garbage, recycling, and yard waste drivers provide service on all weekday holidays except Thanksgiving
(4th Thursday in November), Christmas (December 25th), and New Year’s Day (January 1st).
| Regular Collection Day |
Thanksgiving Week |
Christmas Week |
New Year's Week |
| Monday |
No change |
No change |
No change |
| Tuesday |
No change |
No change |
No change |
| Wednesday |
No change |
No change |
No change |
| Thursday |
Friday |
No change |
No change |
| Friday |
Saturday |
No change |
No change |
Since Christmas and New Years both fall on a Sunday this year, there will be no change in the collection schedule for
any residents and all routes will run as usual.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at 1-888-806-7048. Thank you.
9/1/2010 - Automated Payment Line
If you'd like to make a payment by Visa or MasterCard, you may call our 24-hour
Automated Payment Line at 1-866-740-2455.
To process the payment, you will need to have your full account number as well as
know the dollar amount you would like to pay.
You can call this toll free number any time of the day, 7 days a week! Payments
made by 5pm Pacific Standard Time will be posted to your account the next business
day.
8/1/2010 - No Glass or Plastic Bags in Comingled Recycle Containers
Please be advised glass and plastic bags cannot be accepted in any commingled recycle container.
Glass is recycled separately for a number of reasons. First, breakage during collection leaves
glass shards in paper and degrades the overall quality of the rest of the recyclable material.
The glass shards are a contaminant to the other recyclables and lower their value. Secondly,
limited marketability means many recyclables may end up in the landfill. Thirdly, glass shards
also damage processing equipment and are a hazard to the sorting crew.
Plastic bags also pose a problem for sorting. Plastic bags are not included because they present
problems at the recycling center by clogging up the sorting machines. For any further information
regarding recycling questions in your area, please visit our related links page or call our customer
service line at 1-800-806-7048.