On September 24, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) joined legislative champions and community partners to celebrate the passage of the Recycling Reform Act, which marked a milestone for recycling in Washington state.

SPU sponsored the celebration, which was hosted by the Plastic Free Washington Coalition, at Gas Works Park.

The legislation, which passed in May 2025, represents the most comprehensive expansion and improvement of Washington’s recycling system since jurisdictions across the state began offering curbside recycling. The law will require companies that create packaging and paper products to pay for curbside recycling for all Washington residents that currently have garbage service.

This will shift at least 90% of the financial burden of curbside recycling from residents to compa

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