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Republic Services and Recology make pitches as Renton considers new solid-waste contract; resident proposes 'Smart Disposal' pilot
Summary
Representatives from Republic Services asked the council for a two-year contract extension to avoid large rate increases and preserve union jobs; Recology King County presented as a prospective provider emphasizing diversion and local jobs. A resident urged a weight-based 'Smart Disposal' pilot to improve fairness and diversion.
Renton council chambers on Feb. 23 hosted competing appeals over the city’s next solid-waste service contract and public comments calling for changes to how disposal is billed.
Wendy Weicker, municipal manager for Republic Services, asked the council to consider a two-year extension of the existing contract. Weicker said an extension would delay a significant customer-rate increase and help preserve local union driver jobs, describing the extension as limiting increases to about 2–4% annually: “Please don't make…
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