Recology Releases 2026 Sustainability Update: Hits 2028 Sustainability Target Three Years Early
Recology is proud to share that we’ve reached one of our 2028 sustainability targets three years early. Ninety-five percent of the fuel powering our vehicles and equipment came from renewable or alternative sources in 2025.
For more than a century, Recology has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in resource recovery. This year’s progress reflects years of investment, operational excellence, and an unwavering focus on the safety and well-being of our employee-owners and the communities we serve.
In our 2026 Sustainability Update, we’re celebrating other notable achievements:
- 95% renewable or alternative fuels used to power our vehicles and equipment – achieving our 2028 target three years ahead of schedule
- 1.6 million tons of recyclables and compostable materials processed
- 49% more material recovered than discarded in our landfills
- 1.7 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions avoided through our recycling and composting operations – that’s nine times the emissions generated by our operations
- More than 95,000 metric tons of CO2e reduced through stronger methane capture at our landfill – generating enough renewable energy to power nearly 20,000 homes
These results reflect our ongoing work to keep materials in use through recycling and composting, advancing the circular economy.
Looking ahead, we will keep building on Recology’s long-standing leadership and remain on track to meet our 2028 Sustainability Targets to:
- Power our facilities with 100% renewable or carbon-free electricity
- Use 75% of collected landfill gas to generate renewable energy
Recology’s progress reflects the dedication of our employee-owners and the strength of our partnerships with the customers and communities we serve.
Read the full 2026 Sustainability Update to learn more about how we’re advancing resource recovery and environmental responsibility.