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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 28, 2019
TO: Don Persson, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
FROM: Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Administrative Report
On September 21, the Solid Waste Utility held its annual Fall Recycle Event at Renton
Technical College. Over 75 tons of recyclable materials and 550 gallons of household
hazardous waste were collected from approximately 644 residents. In addition, those
attending the event donated enough food to fill a 96‐gallon cart for the Renton Food
Bank. The Solid Waste Utility would like to thank the residents who participated in this
event and event volunteers from the Utility, Maintenance Services Division, Police
Department, and Republic Services.
MATERIALS VOLUME WEIGHT (tons)
Scrap Metal 9.13
Mattesses/Box Springs 52 1.87
Cardboard 1900 lbs .95
Bulky Yardwaste 5.84
Wood Waste 70 cubic yards 10.50
Used Motor Oil 385 gallons 1.42
Used Anti‐Freeze 110 gallons .44
Used Oil Filters 1‐55 gallon drum .10
Automotive Tires 710 tires 7
Automotive Batteries 1178 lbs .60
Concrete (rebar excluded) 35
Porcelain 1
#2 & #4 Plastic Bags 18 large bags .02
Bubble Wrap 4 large bags .001
Styrofoam Peanuts 10 large bags .01
Block Styrofoam 390 lbs .20
Ni‐Cad Batteries/Phones 44 lbs .02.
Alkaline/Other Batteries 695 lbs .35
Household Goods & Textiles 2231 lbs 1.12
TOTALS 550 gallons
(household hazardous waste)
75 tons
Don Persson, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
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October 28, 2019
Fall rainy season is here! Street sweepers are dispatched daily to clean up debris
along major arterials, but the Public Works Department would like to remind
residents to help us prevent local residential street flooding. Be sure to monitor
catch basins near your home and keep them clear of leaves and other debris. If you
notice excessive water collecting in areas where catch basins may be clogged, please
call 425‐430‐7400.
Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and
road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All
projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always
remain open. Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road
closures will be at the following locations:
Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1. Road closure on South 14th
Street between Smithers Avenue South and Davis Avenue South for utility
construction. Questions may be directed to Patrick DeCaro at 425‐207‐6013.
Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Intermittent lane closures on Talbot Road South from South 177th Street to
South 55th Street due to utility and roadway construction. Questions may be
directed to Tom Main at 206‐999‐1833.
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Intermittent single
and double lane closures along Logan Avenue North between North 8th Street
and North 10th Street in support of the King County Eastside Sewer Interceptor
Rehabilitation project. Questions may be directed to Brad Stocco at 425‐282‐
2373 or Justin Johnson at 425‐430‐7291.
Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Full road closure on
Burnett Avenue North at North 6th Street in support of the King County Eastside
Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation project. Resolution 4378 has been approved by
City Council for the roadway closure of Burnett Avenue North. Questions may be
directed to Brad Stocco at 425‐282‐2373 or Justin Johnson at 425‐430‐7291.