Renton Weekly For September 9

Press release from the City of Renton:

September 9, 2020

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Our Renton Weekly for September 9, 2020

Fall Recycle Event on Saturday

The city’s Fall Recycle Event returns on Saturday, September 12! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Renton Technical College North Parking Lot (NE 6th Place & Monroe Ave. N), all Renton residents can recycle accepted materials at this drive-thru event.

Due to COVID-19 impacts, this year's event will look a bit different. This will be a mobile event, with staff retrieving recyclables from the car trunk or truck bed of the customer's vehicle. Face masks are required for all customers, staff and vendors. If you must exit your vehicle, please maintain at least six feet of distance. We have also reduced the type of materials and stations to increase social distancing and safety. Please read through the list of acceptable materials.

If you can't make it to the Fall Recycle Event, or have other hazardous materials to drop off that are not accepted, the Wastemobile will be at Puget Sound Fire Station #75 in Kent from Sept. 11-13 and at McLendon Hardware in Renton from Oct. 9-11.

Drop-off for free household hazardous waste such as cleaners, cold packs, auto fluids, oil-based paint, pool and garden chemicals, and more. More details on the Wastemobile and other hazardous waste disposal locations.

Free COVID-19 Testing Site in Renton

Public Health - Seattle & King County has opened a free COVID-19 testing site at 805 SW 10th Ave. in Renton. It's open Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Make sure to register for an appointment. If you need assistance, call the King County COVID-19 Call Center from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week: 206-477-3977.

Museum Reopening

Following Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Washington Plan, the Renton History Museum is reopening today, Wednesday, September 9, with limited hours and capacity. The museum will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until further notice. Masks and social distancing are required. Admission will be by donation during September.

The museum reopens with two new exhibits: the Smithsonian Institution’s Hometown Teams exhibit and a special exhibit on Renton's Sporting Triumphs. Both will be on display through Saturday, October 17. Please call 425-255-2330 or email the museum to make a reservation. Watch the museum’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds for more information.

Census Questionnaire Assistance

Let's "taco 'bout" the 2020 Census. This Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (575 Rainier Ave. N), get help filling out your census at the Mobile Questionnaire Assistance (MQA) Center. FREE taco meals will be available starting at 12:30 p.m. for those who fill out their census at the event (while supplies last). Interpreters will be on-site.

If you can't make it, save the date for the next Census MQA on Monday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Uwajimaya in Renton (501 S. Grady Way).

Renton’s census response rate is currently 74.1%, and we are trying to ensure every household is counted! The census impacts vital infrastructure and programs such as hospitals, transportation, public policy and more. If you haven't yet taken your 2020 census, you can submit it online without a census I.D. number.

Parks and Trails Satisfaction Survey

The city is looking for your feedback on parks and trails to improve your outdoor experiences in Renton. Please take this 12-question survey. The survey closes on September 30. For further input or questions, contact Cailín Hunsaker, Parks and Trails Director.

New Mural in Renton: "Cows in the Forest"

Next time you’re in downtown Renton, get your photo in front of the city’s latest mural, “Cows in the Forest.”

The 52’x17’ mural, by artist Gabrielle Lewis of Bozeman, Montana, is loosely based on Renton founder Erasmus Smithers' condition for allowing the railroad to cut through his farm. Mr. Smithers gave the railroad permission under the condition they build him a passageway "four cows wide" to move his livestock between pastures. It features four cows in various poses surrounded/hidden by trees, bushes and rocks. It is the ideal place for that off-beat family photo or one-of-a-kind selfie. You can find the mural on the east wall of the Renton Printery Building at 315 S. Third St.

National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. This month promotes family and community disaster planning. This year's theme is "Disasters: Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today", which could not come at a better time as we all respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How can you be more prepared? Make a plan, build a kit that will last several days after a disaster for your entire household, prepare for disasters and teach your children about preparedness. Learn more about what you can do from the Department of Homeland Security.

Barrier-Free Survey Closes September 15

If you haven't provided input on the city's barrier-free mobility plan, make sure you do before the survey closes on September 15. Learn more in the online open house or take the survey, available in English and Spanish. The survey is intended for those who reside in Renton city limits.

Renton LIVE! Episode 21

Tune in to this week's episode of Renton LIVE, tonight, Wednesday, September 9 at 6 p.m. The show is streamed live on the Renton Chamber of Commerce's YouTube channel or Facebook page.

City Council Update

The city council did not meet on Monday, September 7 due to the Labor Day holiday. The city council will meet next week on Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m. The committee of the whole will meet at 6 p.m.

This press release was produced by the City of Renton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.