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Resident urges Renton to pilot 'smart disposal' weighing system to curb rising garbage costs

5535974 · August 5, 2025
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A Renton resident during audience comment urged the council to pilot a 'smart disposal' program that weighs residential trash to more closely align billing with actual waste disposed and recommended a $50,000 proof-of-concept.

During the audience comment period a resident who identified himself as Paul urged the city to pilot a smart-disposal program that weighs residential containers at pickup and provides individualized feedback to residents. Paul said current…

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