Annual Recycling and Reuse Report and Recycler License

Businesses and non-profits that collect, haul, transport, or process recyclable material, including compostable material, and are located or operating in the City of Seattle must submit a complete Annual Recycling and Reuse Report and apply for or renew their Recycler License by March 31 of each year, according to Seattle Municipal Code (SMC, 6.250.080). The 2024 Recycling and Reuse Report is due March 31, 2025. 

Businesses and non-profits play a vital role in Seattle reaching its waste prevention and reduction goals. Your completed Annual Recycling and Reuse Report helps inform waste reduction programs.

Based on 2023 reporting, we estimate that businesses and non-profits recycled or composted 234,704 tons of material, or 66.4% of commercial waste. The overall recycling rate for Seattle is 53.4%.

Submit your Annual Recycling and Reuse Report

Option 1:  Report your recycling and reuse activities online using the Recycling and Reuse Report App – Recommended
(Business and contact information is retained between years.)

Option 2: Download and email the report in Excel

• Download the 2024 Annual Seattle  Recycling & Reuse Report Excel Form (XLSX)
• On the menu bar, click on "File" and then "Save As"
• Name the file using your company name and “2024 Recycler Report,” and click on "Save"
• Open the Excel file on your computer and enter data in the appropriate cells
• When you are finished, click on "File" on the menu bar, then "Save"
• Create a new email, attach the completed form, and send it to spu_recyclerlicense@seattle.gov no later than March 31, 2025.

Submit your Recycler License Application/Renewal

Recycling businesses and non-profits located or operating in Seattle will receive hard copies of the recycler license application/renewal form in the mail. If your business or non-profit needs another copy, download the license form. The license form and a check for $500 payable to "City of Seattle" must be mailed to:

City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services
Attn: Recycler License
700 5th Avenue Suite 4300
P.O. Box 34214
Seattle, WA 98124-4214
consumerprotection@seattle.gov
(206) 386-1267

The Recycler License Application/Renewal is due by March 31, 2025. Failure to submit a complete and accurate 2024 Seattle Annual Recycling and Reuse Report by March 31, 2025 may delay issuance of a Recycler License. Operating without a valid license may result in fines and statutory fees of up to $500 (SMC 6.202.470). For more information, see the Department of Finance and Administrative Services Business Regulations - Recycling business or non-profit.