TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-553-5814
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Jesse Dunbar
Program Administrator
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
Division Manager
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Progress of the Waste Hauler Contract Transition for Garbage, Recycling, and Compostables from Waste Management to Recology
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
In 2023, Public Works began a procurement process for a new Garbage, Recycling, and Compostables Service Contract. Council approved the contract at the August 5, 2024, Special Meeting. The new contract goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Attached is a summary of progress made in the implementation of this contract and its impact on the residents of Redmond.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, King County Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement,
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
* Required:
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The new waste contract is setup to help residents in many ways; rates, while increasing, will be lower than if other haulers were selected and have a 5% cap on CPI increases. Customer service will improve with a local Recology call center and a Recology Store that residents can visit to address issues in person. One free bulky item pickup is available for residential customers and additional pickups can be scheduled for a fee. Formerly hard-to-recycle items like household batteries, block Styrofoam, textiles, fluorescent bulbs, hard cover books, small electronics and small appliances can be taken to the Recology Store or placed by their waste carts on pickup day for recycling. Two Waste Zero specialists will focus on increasing diversion by working with commercial and multifamily custo...
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