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Commercial Waste Collection
Customized waste collection service is available to all commercial customers. Containers range in size from 60 gallon Toters to 40 yard drop boxes. Collection is available weekly, every other week, monthly or on-call. Collection for Toter service customers is weekly only. Service area includes Bellingham, Ferndale, Birch Bay and the majority of unincorporated Whatcom County.
For questions, rates or to schedule service contact us at 734-3490 or email us at ssc@ssc-inc.com.
New Accounts: Designing the proper enclosure and setting up the right mix of garbage and recycling service is critical to reducing your costs. For free, expert assistance, contact Account Services Manager Rodd Pemble at rodd@ssc-inc.com, or (360) 734-3490.
Collection Schedule Information: Collections may be missed due to weather or road conditions. If garbage and recyclables are collected on your next regularly scheduled pick-up, no credit will be given. For schedule changes please see current news or call our offices at (360) 734-3490 or 398-2025 for instructions. To request a collection calendar, please fill out our contact form. |
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Hazardous Waste
SSC does not accept hazardous, toxic, radioactive or dangerous wastes, dead animals or hot ashes (hot ashes should never be placed in your Toter or can).
Examples of some types of common household hazardous waste include: paints, fluorescent lights, old gasoline, oil, solvents, antifreeze, asbestos (siding, shingles, floor adhesive, etc), pesticides/herbicides/other liquid chemicals.
To dispose of these types of wastes, please contact the Disposal of Toxics program at (360) 380-4640. The Disposal of Toxics program accepts a variety of household hazardous wastes from Whatcom County residents. Chemical wastes from Whatcom County businesses are also accepted with prior approval.
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Confidential Data Shredding
Mobile • Secure • Recycled
Call (360) 734-3490 or email ssc@ssc-inc.com to schedule service
Our mobile shredding service is available to both residential and commercial customers. Service is available on a regular (weekly, every other week or monthly), occasional or as-needed schedule. From a small shoebox to a large storage unit - no amount is too big or too small.
Confidential data shredding is ideal for:
Lenders
Employers
Doctors
Automobile Dealers
Insurers
Government Agencies
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CPA's
Title Companies
Landlords
Mortgage Brokers
Dentists
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Our mobile, state-of-the-art shredding truck shreds on-site while you watch. We provide a convenient and affordable way to protect yourself, your employees and your company from identity theft and confidently recycle your confidential data.
Shredded paper is recycled through Northwest Recycling (NWR) - another locally-owned and family-operated business. Recycled paper is baled and shipped to mills regionally and overseas for manufacture into new paper products.
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Container Options
Confidential Data Toters™
Two-wheeled cart with secure (lockable) lid. For scheduled service, we provide as many Toters™ as you need at no charge. You provide lock(s). For annual or seasonal service, Toters™ arrangements are made on a case by case basis. Toters™ meet Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, are durable and easy to transport. Color: Granite
64-gallon Toter™
Dimensions: 31" x 24" x 43" (approx.)
Capacity: Up to 200 lbs. of material |
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32-gallon Toter™
Dimensions: 24" x 20" x 40"
Capacity: Up to 100 lbs. |
Standard Cardboard Box
Use your own storage box and reuse it. |
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Acceptable Materials
- Paper Files
- Microfiche/Microfilm
- Audio and Video Media
- VHS Tapes
- Computer Disks
- Magnetic Media
- Computer Hard Drives (contact us (360) 734-3490 for rates)
- X-Rays
- Other materials (contact us (360) 734-3490 for options)
Staples, paper clips, fasteners and spiral notebooks OK. Please remove ringed binders from paper loads intended for recycling. All paper data is shredded and recycled. Other data is shredded and recycled as markets allow or destroyed and disposed.
Rates
Our rates area based on volume, frequency, type(s) of materials recycled or destroyed and the service(s) provided.
We can provide fixed rates and/or one-time quotes. Please contact us - (360) 734-3490 or ssc@ssc-inc.com
Benefits of shredding with SSC
Compliant with the following regulations:
Superior Staff
All SSC shredding staff are given overviews of the HIPAA, Gramm /Leach/Bliley and Privacy Act regulations and are required to attend regular safety meetings for on-going training in equipment use and maintenance, safe route operations, DOT updates and discussion of other pertinent safety related issues. In addition, all employees are uniformed, professionally licensed drivers who are subject to extensive background checks and have signed a Confidentiality Agreement.
 We are members of, and abide by, the code of ethics set forth by the NAID - the National Association for Information Destruction
A signed Certification of Destruction is provided upon request.
Shredding service charges are included on your regular SSC bill - one bill saves you time and money. To set up an account or sign up for our auto-pay option, click here.
SSC is locally-owned and family-operated, and proud business member of the Better Business Bureau, Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sustainable Connections.
For questions or more information see our FAQ page or contact us – (360) 734-3490 or ssc@ssc-inc.com
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Junk Removal
Got junk? You call - (360) 734-3490 - we haul. From your home, garage, shop, yard or office, we can haul it all.
Appliances, furniture, mattresses, electronics, yard debris, remodeling/demolition waste, etc. Low prices.
No minimum charge! Weekend pick-up available. For questions, more info or to schedule a pick-up contact us at (360) 734-3490
or by email at ssc@ssc-inc.com.
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Toters
60 Gallon Toter™ Wheeled, rollable container with handle and lid. Approx. 28" L x 32" W x 39" H
90 Gallon Toter™ Wheeled, rollable container with handle and lid. Approx. 28" L x 34" W x 43" H
Weight Limits:
32 gal Can - 65 lbs. (can/contents)
60/90 gal Toters™ - 100/150 lbs. (contents)
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Containers
All container sizes are approximate. For overall spacing details or questions call us at (360) 734-3490.
| | 2 cu. yds. | 3 cu. yds. | 4 cu. yds. | 6 cu. yds. |
| Length* | 72.0" | 72.0" | 72.0" | 72.0" |
| Width | 37.5" | 45.0" | 52.5" | 66.0" |
| Height (front) | 34.0" | 42.0" | 43.5" | 44.0" |
| Height (rear) | 41.0" | 46.0" | 55.5" | 80.0" |
*Please add minimum 40” to length and 24” around remaining three sides or better yet contact us at (360) 734-3490 for minimum container spacing needs. Container(s) must be placed on hard level surface with no overhead wires or obstructions. Allow ample area for truck to drive up to front of box.
Collection trucks for commercial establishments are up to 37 feet long. The container size chart above shows approximate box dimensions (slight variations between different manufacturers). These are not container enclosure dimensions. Enclosure design is dependent on site access and service. SSC currently reviews enclosure designs for all new multi-family and commercial construction inside Bellingham and Ferndale city limits prior to permit issuance. A review by SSC is strongly encouraged for all other Whatcom County locations that will be serviced by SSC. Please see Regulations and Enclosure Specifications for more details or contact us at ssc@ssc-inc.com with questions.
Gate Service: Available for a small charge. If locked, customer must unlock or supply standard SSC dumpster lock from Accurate Lock or Security Solutions (Bellingham Lock & Safe).
Pack Out Service: For businesses whose containers must be moved more than 5 feet to reach the collection truck. SSC driver takes the container to the truck, empties it and returns it to its designated storage location. Available for a small charge per pick-up, on containers 4-yd and smaller (ie. there are no wheels on 6-yd and up). Due to weight, most restaurants cannot have roll out service over 2-yd. Call (360) 734-3490 for rates.
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Drop Boxes
15 yard: Approx. 12' L x 8' W x 5' H
20 yard: Approx. 17’ L x 8’ W 6’ H
30 yard: Approx. 18-20' L x 8' W x 8' H
40 yard: Approx. 23' L x 8' W x 8' H
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Regulations and Enclosure Specifications
Sanitary Service Company, Inc. (SSC) appreciates the opportunity to provide your facility with garbage and recycling service. To better serve you, we have detailed information below concerning enclosures and container space requirements.
Commercial and multi-family solid waste and recycling areas, regardless of size or type of service, should allow for the following:
National safety standards require a hard, level surface for all refuse and recycling containers. Please site your containers in a well-lit, unobstructed area as close to the street or alley entrance as possible for optimal truck access and servicing. Areas which are not level or obstructed may not receive proper service.
Please keep side or overhead obstructions at least 20 feet from the enclosure. Examples include utility/cable lines, roof overhangs, balconies, signs and light fixtures.
Containers should be located on a level, reinforced concrete slab (4-6 inches thick) poured to grade and sized to accommodate all solid waste and recycling containers. Additional space should be allowed around each container for easy access in loading and unloading. Solid waste containers require a minimum 2 foot clearance around all sides. Recycling containers require a minimum 6 inch clearance around the sides and back and 40 inches in front. When ordering service, please inquire about container size.
Enclosures should also include a 5-6 foot high wall or fence around three sides. The fourth side should open for servicing, opposite any prevailing winds on the site.
No Parking Zones should be in effect in front of the enclosure.
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Want to lower your garbage bill?
One step toward lowering your garbage bill is to recycle and compost all you can. By recycling and composting, you can reduce the amount of garbage you generate, which means less garbage you have to pay to dispose of.
Here are some money-saving tips. Check to see if your garbage can is full on pick-up day. If not, consider switching to a less frequent pick-up (note: we offer weekly, every other week and monthly pick-up for container and drop box customers). If you're already on monthly service, consider our "Super Recycler" rate where you supply your own 32 gallon can for pick-up instead of using our 60 gallon Toter™. Recycle all you can with our curbside recycling service. You might also consider our FoodPlus! Recycling program for composting all your yard debris, food-soiled papers and food scraps in one Toter™. Sign-up for FoodPlus! and you'll most likely be able to downsize either the frequency of garbage collection or the size of your container. Finally, you can save money by working to produce less garbage in the first place.
Check out our Links Page for waste reduction tips from other organizations.
Another way to help lower your garbage bill is to buy recycled products. Increasing demand for products made from recycled materials helps strengthen markets. Many products are now available that are made from recycled materials. Help yourself, our community and the environment - recycle all you can.
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Free Waste Audit & Recycling Assessment
Want to reduce your garbage bill and recycle more, but don't know where to begin? Call SSC to arrange a free on-site waste audit of your business or apartment complex. Our expert will provide you with strategies, space requirements and a financial breakdown of how to recycle and save. Did you know the cost to recycle cardboard is one-fifth the cost of garbage? Did you know that plastic bags, pallets and cardboard can be recycled all-in-one container? Contact Recycling Manager Rodd Pemble rodd@ssc-inc.com or call 734-3490 today to schedule an appointment.
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