A Complete Guide to Paying Your Recology King County Bill

As a Seattle resident and long-time Recology King County customer for over 5 years now, I’ve learned the ins and outs of paying my garbage, recycling, and composting bill on time each month From online payments to mailing in checks, Recology offers several payment options to choose from.

In this comprehensive guide I’ll walk through the various methods to pay your Recology King County utility bill. Whether you like the convenience of automatic payments or prefer mailing in stubs I’ve got all the key steps and tips covered.

An Overview of Recology King County

First, a quick intro on Recology for new Seattleites. As the contracted waste and recycling hauler, Recology King County provides garbage, recycling, and compost pickup services to homes and businesses across Seattle.

As a customer, you’ll receive a monthly bill for your garbage, recycling, and compost cart collection. It’s essential to pay the total due by the cutoff date to avoid account disruption.

Luckily, Recology offers flexible payment choices. Let’s explore them in more detail!

Paying Online Through the Recology Website

The fastest and easiest way to pay your Recology King County bill is through online payment on their website. You can make convenient one-time payments or set up recurring automatic deductions.

For one-time online payments, visit Recology’s website and select “Pay My Bill.” Input your 10-digit account number and service address zip code. You can then checkout securely using a debit/credit card or bank account.

For even more simplicity, enroll in AutoPay to have payments automatically withdrawn from your payment method monthly. Just ensure your card or bank account remains current.

Online payments process instantly, so it’s great if your due date is near. Save your emailed receipt too.

Paying Over the Phone

In addition to online payments, Recology offers a self-service phone payment system to pay your bill.

Simply call 1-866-516-9393 anytime and select option 1 for the automated system. Have your account number, payment info, and amount due ready to input.

Phone payments are quick for one-time bill payments when you need to get the current balance paid. But AutoPay may work better for regular monthly bills.

Setting Up Automatic Deductions

If you want to “set it and forget it” for bill pay, setting up automatic deductions through Recology can save you time and hassle.

With auto-deductions, Recology will automatically withdraw your monthly bill payment from your authorized bank account or credit card each month. No more manually making payments!

To start deductions, complete the auto-pay form on the Recology website. Provide your account details and payment method. Payments will then be deducted monthly on your due date.

Ensure funds are available on deduction day and update Recology if your payment method changes.

Paying by Mail with Check or Money Order

Mailing in a traditional paper check or money order is still an option with Recology King County.

Each bill includes a payment stub and mailing envelope. Detach the stub, enclose your check, and mail to:

Recology
PO Box 35146
Seattle, WA 98124-5146

Allow 5-7 mailing days before your due date for on-time delivery. Pay special attention around holidays that can delay mail.

Paying in Person

To hand-deliver your payment, authorized payment locations are available where you can pay in-person with cash, check, or card.

Convenient retail locations include Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, QFC, and more. Search for pay station locations on Recology’s website.

You can also pay at the Recology Store, 6931 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118 during open hours.

Avoid Account Disruption

No matter how you pay, the key is remitting your full Recology King County bill by the due date printed on your statement. This prevents account disruption or collections actions.

I recommend setting up automatic deductions if possible for automated billing. But if mailing payments, allow 1 week for delivery time.

Don’t let your account fall past due. Get caught up on any missed payments ASAP and contact Recology if you need alternate payment plans. Maintaining seamless service is crucial.

Choose the Best Payment Method for You

As you can see, Recology King County provides various payment options – online, phone, auto-deductions, mail-in, and in-person payments.

Take some time to review the methods and select the one that fits your needs and preferences best. The priority is paying your bill in full and on time each month.