Welcome Recology as Renton’s New Solid Waste Provider Beginning April 2027

Earlier this year, following a comprehensive and competitive selection process, several council discussions and presentations, and community feedback, Recology was selected to be our next waste services provider. This marks a major step forward in delivering more reliable, sustainable, and customer-focused waste services.

For the past nine years, we have contracted with Republic Services to provide waste collection services, and that contract is set to expire in early 2027. Throughout the current contract, Republic Services faced consistent performance challenges, including three labor strikes that led to community frustration and service disruptions with limited support from Republic.

In preparation for selecting a new waste collection partner, we conducted a 17‑question community survey in April 2025, receiving 244 responses from single-family residents. Reliability, affordability, strong recycling practices, expanded no-cost collection services, sustainability, and a locally-based customer service center were the clear community priorities.

Recology, a 100% employee-owned company serving more than 2.5 million residential customers across the West Coast, was selected as Renton’s next waste services provider based on its strong track record, local presence, and commitment to both customer service and environmental sustainability.

Renton residents can expect more than 60 service improvements under the new contract.

What added services are we getting:

  • A return to monthly city billing, giving residents one place to ask questions and pay all city utilities
  • Refreshed garbage and compostables carts meeting new state color standards
  • No‑cost curbside collection for textiles and small electronics
  • Expanded recycling options for multi-family residents
  • A new fleet of 21 renewable natural gas-powered collection vehicles, supported by all-electric support and cart delivery vehicles


What won’t change:

  • Many of Renton’s most valued programs and services including:
    • Clean Sweep
    • Unlimited recycling and food & yard waste collection
    • Every-other-week garbage and recycling, weekly compostables collection
    • Bulky item pickup
    • Holiday tree collection

As Recology gears up for service, residents may notice Recology staff out in the community and refreshed communication tools available over the next several months. As we get closer to April, you may start to see new trucks and information on updated collection days.

We will continue with Republic Services through the end of March 2027.

A cleaner, more reliable waste future is on the way for Renton.


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