Friday Harbor, WA

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Notice of refuse rate increase

What's New Posted on December 18, 2025

On December 18, 2025, the Town adopted Ordinance No. 1833, increasing the monthly base and service fees charged to customers for trash and recycling services to cover inflation and anticipated property improvements.  Previous rate adjustments for compactor fees took place in 2023 and for all other services in July 2024. 

Pursuant to RCW 35.21.157, the public is informed that the following rates take effect February 1, 2026.

Rate Structure

Current Rate ($)

Effective 
February 1, 2026

Base – Residential and Commercial

4.50

 4.60 

Base – Compactor

156.05

160.30

Garbage [32 Gallon]

9.00 

 9.20 

Dumpster – Small

55.00 

 56.50 

Dumpster – Medium

82.50 

 84.70 

Dumpster – Large

110.00 

 113.00 

Recycle [32 Gallon]

2.50 

 2.60 

Yard Waste [32 Gallon]

2.50 

 2.60 

Cardboard [Bundle or 32 Gallon]

2.50 

 2.60 

Grease [5 Gallon]

4.50 

 4.60 

Compactor – Pickup Charge

74.60 

 76.60 

Compactor – Administration Charge

23.05 

 23.70 

Compactor – Transport Charge

Ferry Cost 

 Ferry Cost 

Compactor – Disposal Charge

Actual 

 Actual 

Compactor – Cleaning Charge

74.60 

 76.60 


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