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Residents press council on solid-waste contract and rate impacts
Summary
Two Renton residents told the council the recent solid-waste contract decision and anticipated rate increases risk harming working families and called for clearer public communication and consideration of contractor performance.
During audience comment, Renton residents raised concerns about the city’s recent solid-waste contract decision and the communication around projected rate increases.
Ronald Bensley told the council he reviewed the staff report on the prior deliberation and said there had been misgivings about Republic Services’ performance and communications; he urged the council to consider whether Republic should…
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