TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
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
Amy Jankowiak
Division Supervisor
TITLE:title
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 went into effect on January 1, 2026. Attached is an update on Recology's performance since the contract started.
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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:
Recology has provided strong service since the contract began in January 2026. Early collection-hour issues were resolved quickly, and missed collections remain very low and are fixed within 24 hours. Material handling and spill response meet all requirements. Customer service performance meets contract standards.
Commercial and multifamily services continue to grow, with diversion increasing to 47.31% in March. Communications, container maintenance, and the relabeling project are all on schedule. The fleet is fully compliant, and reporting has been timely.
The Recology Store continues to deliver strong community benefits through hard-to-recycle collection and shredding events. Bulky item collection is active and expanding, including planned on-site collection boxes at multifamily properties.
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