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Multi-Family Waste Collection
Waste collection is offered to all multi-family buildings (five or more units) in our service area. Service area includes Bellingham, Ferndale, Birch Bay and the majority of unincorporated Whatcom County.
For rates or to place an order please call us at (360) 734-3490 or 398-2025.
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.
Property Manager Note: The flat recycling rate in the base collection rate means you can utilize unlimited recycling. Extra recycling containers can be requested at no charge. In fact, the more your tenants recycle, the cheaper your service can be. How? By downsizing your garbage container, you actually pay a lower total bill for MORE service. If your typical monthly expenses for garbage and recycling collection are 28%, recycling could reduce that to 22-25%, saving you $100-$175 per month!
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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
Law Offices |
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, tilting container with handle and lid 27" Wide x 32" Deep x 39" High
90 gallon Toter™ Wheeled, tilting container with handle and lid 28" Wide x 34" Deep x 43" High
Weight Limits:
32 gal Can - 65 lbs. (can/contents)
60/90 gal Toters™ - 100/150 lbs. (contents)
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Containers
| | 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" |
1 and 1.5 yard containers available
(call for exact dimentions)
*Add 8.0" to length for overall length to include 4" pockets on each side. Container 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. The container size chart above shows actual box dimensions. 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 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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Understanding Your Bill
Sanitary Service Company, Inc. (SSC) provides your complex with garbage and recycling collection service. You pay us to collect these materials.
The recyclables we collect from you are sold. If the value of the materials is greater than the processing costs you will see a recycling credit on your bill. If the processing costs are greater than the value of the materials a recycling charge will appear on your bill. The recycling credit or recycling charge is adjusted annually and takes effect each January 1.
On the bill for your complex, you will see:
- Actual cost of collecting your garbage
- Actual cost of collecting your recyclables
- The value (less any processing charges) of recyclables sold (shown as a recycling credit or recycling charge)
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) reviews and approves our rates (except for multi-family complexes in the city of Ferndale) to ensure you are paying a fair price for the service you receive and fair value for your recyclables. The recycling credit or recycling charge that appears on your bill is adjusted annually to reflect market conditions of the previous year.
Market prices for recyclables go up and down just like prices for other commodities, such as lumber and gasoline. Following a year of high (or positive) market values, your recycling credit will increase. Following a year of low (or negative) market values, your recycling credit will decrease and may become a charge. |
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Want to lower your garbage bill?
One step toward lowering your garbage bill is to encourage your tenants to recycle all they can. By recycling, you can reduce the amount of garbage generated, which means less garbage you have to pay to dispose of. To save money lower the size of your garbage container and lower your bill.
Another way to help lower your garbage bill is to encourage your tenants 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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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.
(Source: Bellingham Fire Department Policy # 1992-6.) |
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