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Renton residents and haulers square off over looming solid-waste contract decision
Summary
Residents, the Renton Chamber, Teamsters and two haulers urged different courses for the city's solid-waste contract: Recology pitched a new 10-year proposal focused on local service and outreach; Republic Services and labor representatives urged the council to use available contract extensions to avoid near-term rate spikes and service disruption.
Recology and Republic Services made competing appeals to the Renton City Council on Jan. 30 as the city weighs whether to switch solid-waste vendors or exercise extensions with the incumbent.
Recology representatives said their proposal offers long-term value and local service. "What is proposed to you is a comprehensive offering that represents the best value in the Puget Sound area," Recology general manager Anthony Brocato told the council. Olivia Kirby, who manages Recology's Waste 0 outreach, said the company would dedicate two Waste 0 specialists to door-to-door outreach at multifamily properties, provide annual visits to every multifamily and…
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