News Archive for Clackamas
The Truth About Recycling: 7 Questions with the Recology Head of Sustainability
In honor of this year’s Earth Month theme: “Planet vs. Plastics”, Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, recently sat down for a Q&A to dispel some of the myths around recycling, discuss the complexities around the recycling process, and explain the importance of contributing to the circular economy. Read on for Julia’s answers to […]
Rethinking waste: Recology’s methane reduction strategy
Landfills, the third-largest source of methane emissions globally, significantly contribute to the climate crisis. While the waste management industry traditionally relies heavily on landfills, an alternative approach that focuses on resource recovery—diverting material from landfills for recycling into new products or returning to the earth—is paramount in methane reduction. Reuters, Dec. 12, 2023.
Inclement Weather Update 1/22
Due to inclement weather conditions, all customers experienced delayed pick-ups of garbage, recycling, and yard debris last week. Clackamas customers will be able to place up to twice the amount of materials on your regularly scheduled collection day at no charge, and Portland every-other-week customers with delayed services last week will receive services this week. […]
Holiday Tree Disposal
Happy holidays, Recology Clackamas community! Not sure what to do with your holiday tree? Follow these City of Portland guidelines or check out the city’s site to learn more. For real trees, first remove all trimmings from your tree, including lights, ornaments, tinsel, and tree stand. Then, you have two options: Set out your whole tree […]
Welcome to Recology!
Welcome Portland, Clackamas County, and Happy Valley residents! As of November 1, 2023, Recology Clackamas will officially be your new recycling, food waste, and garbage hauler.
Read our 2023 Sustainability Report
Recology is proud to announce the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report! This year’s report showcases our company-wide commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our diverse employee-owners, and partnering with local communities to achieve our shared goals.
Sunset Garbage is Being Acquired by Recology Clackamas
Starting November 1, 2023, Sunset Garbage is being acquired by Recology Clackamas, and Recology will be your new collection services provider.