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Waste Management outlines recycling, Smart Truck safety tech and May 16 clean-sweep
Summary
WM Skagit told Stanwood council it serves about 6,500 customers, reported a citywide diversion rate just over 25%, introduced "Smart Truck" 360-degree camera safety technology, and invited residents to a May 16 clean-sweep and tours of the Woodinville recycling facility.
Waste Management (WM) Skagit presented highlights from its 2025 annual report to the Stanwood City Council on March 26, including service statistics, outreach efforts and new safety technology.
Chris Clark, WM district manager, said the company serves nearly 6,500 Stanwood residential, multifamily and commercial customers and emphasized safety as a core value. "We strive to make health and safety the foundation of our work," Clark said, introducing the company's "Smart Truck" program, a 360-degree camera system installed on trucks to provide continuous views around vehicles and support driver coaching aimed at safer operations.
Carissa Miller, WM outreach manager, presented diversion and outreach data. She said citywide diversion averaged just over 25% across sectors, with single-family compost participation driving higher diversion and multifamily properties showing lower participation because of shared-service challenges. WM promoted community programs including a paid WM Recycle Corps internship and the annual clean-sweep on May 16, which allows residents to drop off trash and recyclables at no extra charge. WM offered in-person and virtual tours of its rebuilt Woodinville recycling facility and directed residents to wmnorthwest.com/stanwood for local service alerts and guides.
Council thanked WM and invited follow-up by email for questions that could not be handled in the meeting due to technical difficulties during the presentation.
