Recology Butte Colusa Counties
Chico
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2025 Sustainability Update Web News Release
Recology is proud to release our 2025 Sustainability Update, marking another year of progress in building a more sustainable and circular future. We’re not just collecting materials—we're reshaping systems, deepening community partnerships, and creating real momentum toward a more sustainable, circular economy.
Batteries can spark trouble
Every week, more and more everyday electronics make their way into the waste stream—and many of them contain lithium-ion batteries. Found in items like kids’ toys, smartphones, power tools, vapes or e-cigarettes and more, these small but powerful batteries can pose big risks if they’re not disposed of safely. Remember: batteries never go in […]
Honoring America’s best sanitation workers at the “Oscars of Garbage”
Sanitation workers from across the country converged in Las Vegas last week for what’s been dubbed “the Oscars of Garbage.” Itay Hod took a ride with David Barbagelata, Recology Driver and one of this year’s nominees. CBS News, May 11, 2025.
More from Recology Butte Colusa: Chico
Commercial Organics Recycling
Recology Butte Colusa Counties offers organics (food waste) recycling services to commercial customers in Chico.
Drop Off EWaste
Electronic waste, such as fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash. Please drop them off at one of our transfer stations for safe disposal.
Hard-to-Recycle Items
There are several items that we can’t take in our recycling program, but we don’t want to see them end up in the landfill either. Learn where to dispose of them nearby.