Please submit request here: Abandoned Waste
Please submit request here: Abandoned Waste
For small amounts of used cooking oil (1-3 cups), pour cooled oil into used paper towels, napkins, newspaper, pizza boxes, or other food soiled paper products so the oil can be absorbed. This mixture can then go into the green Organics cart. If you have larger amounts of cooking oil, visit HHW.org or call 408-299-7300 […]
As of 2020, plastic bags and wrap are no longer accepted in curbside recycling bins. Please check with your local grocery store to see if they offer a take-back program. Many stores have such programs and offer easy drop off near the check-out counter. You can also visit https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/ to view a list of drop-off […]
For small amounts of used cooking oil (1-3 cups), pour cooled oil into used paper towels, napkins, newspaper, pizza boxes, or other food soiled paper products so the oil can be absorbed. This mixture can then go into the green Organics bin. For larger amounts, collect oil in a container with a lid and take […]
C&D materials should NEVER be thrown into the garbage, recyclables, or organics bins; please visit our Debris Box & Dumpsters page here to request a Debris box for your project.
Electronic waste, or e-waste, including computers, monitors, and televisions, are not allowed in the garbage because they contain toxic materials that can be hazardous to human health and the environment. There are several options for safe disposal of these items. The Recology Store accepts e-waste and electronics for reuse and recycling. Items dropped off at the […]
Bulky Item Collection Recology offers on-call removal of large items, such as furniture or appliances, for a fee. Schedule a special pick-up for any of your large items or appliances by submitting a Bulky Item Request Form or calling 206.381.6980. To locate a drop-off location visit King County’s “What Do I Do With?” page.
Recology will collect natural, undecorated, unflocked trees in 4-foot lengths from customers who subscribe to curbside compost collection. No special arrangements are necessary; just put your tree curbside on your regular compost collection day. Flocked trees are not accepted in compost collection. The flocking can often contain non-compostable materials including adhesives, flame retardant, or additives […]
Recology accepts clean clothing and household textiles for recycling at The Recology Store. Additionally, many local second use or thrift stores will accept textiles for reuse.
Mercer Island residents may drop off clean Styrofoam™ blocks (polystyrene foam blocks and coolers) for recycling at The Recology Store. Otherwise, Styrofoam™ should be bagged and placed in the garbage.