WM to take over Seattle recyclables processing contract from Republic Services in 2027
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Megan Quinn
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Seattle Public Utilities has awarded a new recyclables processing contract to WM (formerly Waste Management), set to begin in 2027. The contract, previously held by Republic Services subsidiary Rabanco for decades, aims to help the city secure better commodities pricing and increase waste diversion from landfills. The transition reflects Seattle's ongoing efforts to improve its recycling infrastructure and material recovery economics.
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