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City updates residents on transition to Recology as new waste hauler, store to open this winter
Summary
City staff and Recology outlined operational and outreach steps as Redmond transitions to Recology for garbage, recycling and organics. The vendor will open a local Recology store in December 2025, expand curbside options for certain hard‑to‑recycle items and operate an expanded call center.
City staff and Recology representatives presented a progress report to the Redmond City Council on Oct. 21 about the transition of residential and commercial waste services from Waste Management to Recology, including new service features, outreach plans and operational changes.
Recology’s package: The company said it will open a local Recology store this December that will accept hard‑to‑recycle items (styrofoam, electronics, textiles and light bulbs), host quarterly workshops and provide a staffed local hub for customer service. Recology also described expanded curbside pickup options for special recyclables on regular service days; annual cart cleaning; an optional wildlife‑resistant cart for…
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