Visit the New Recology Store, Learn How Redmond is Accelerating Climate Action and Resilience, Review Proposed Municipal Code Updates, and more.

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Visit the New Recology Store

Recology is opening a new store in Downtown Redmond where customers can drop off difficult-to-recycle items, find Waste Zero products, speak with sustainability experts, get help with their accounts, and pay their garbage bill in person. The store is part of Redmond’s transition to a new waste hauler for the first time in over three decades and will be marked by a ribbon-cutting event from 1 – 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at the new store located in the Bella Bottega Shopping Center, 8862 161st Ave NE, Ste. 104. Recology will take over garbage, recycling, and compost service in Redmond starting Jan. 1, 2026. The new contract includes service enhancements, improved sustainability, and cost controls.

Learn more about Recology

Learn How Redmond is Accelerating Climate Action and Resilience

In Redmond, there is a shared commitment to one another and the environment to support vibrant urban centers, excellent schools, and beautiful parks and trails. We are thrilled to support this commitment with the adoption of the 2025 - 2030 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, an ambitious five-year roadmap that accelerates climate action and scales up Redmond’s impact. Join us for a new era of Redmond Climate Action, where the City is working hand in hand with community members to pursue real, ambitious climate solutions.

Read the news release

Review Proposed Municipal Code Updates

Redmond is updating multiple sections of the Redmond Municipal Code (RMC), and draft changes to Titles 13 and 15 are open for review and comment through Dec. 12. These draft changes would update rules regulating water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure (Title 13) and buildings and construction (Title 15).

Review and comment on code updates

Learn About Short-Term Rental Updates

Last week, Redmond City Council adopted updates to the City’s short-term rental rules, clarifying licensing, compliance, and good-neighbor recommendations for renting a home or unit for fewer than 30 nights. Whether you currently operate a short-term rental or are considering operating one for the first time, these changes may affect how you register, manage, and communicate regarding your rental. With new regulations and guidelines now in place, this is the ideal time to understand what’s changed and how to navigate the updated requirements confidently.

Join us, along with OneEastside SPARK and Airbnb, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, for a free, one-hour Short-Term Rental Updates & 2026 World Cup Hosting Opportunities Webinar. Attendees will learn the new rules and explore responsible hosting opportunities connected to the World Cup.

Register

Apply for Grants for Community Events

Calling all event organizers! The Community Based Events Innovation Fund offers $250 - $5,000 to support fresh, community-driven events on city property that celebrate arts, culture, and wellness. Whether you’re hosting a festival, performance, or new neighborhood gathering, this fund helps bring great ideas to life.

Learn more and apply

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