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Tacoma updates special-permit program, reports early gains and revenue estimates for tiered recycling tax

Government Performance and Finance Committee (GPFC) 2 City of Tacoma · November 4, 2025
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Solid Waste staff updated the Government Performance and Finance Committee on Nov. 4 about implementation of the special-permit program and the tiered recycling tax deduction that took effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Solid Waste staff updated the committee on Nov. 4 about the special-permit program and the tiered recycling tax deduction that took effect Jan. 1, 2025. The program ties an annual certified recycling rate to a tax deduction for permitted solid-waste businesses and requires annual recycling-report certification to qualify.

Chris Griffith, division manager for Solid Waste, said the city issued 58 permits in the initial round and 46 permits in the current round; some businesses previously permitted no longer required a permit under the code, some are no longer operating, and staff are following up with others to confirm…

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