News Archive for King County
9:30 AM Update: Winter Weather 3.13
Recology King County customers, As of 9:30 this morning we are continuing to monitor impacts to service due to the winter weather experienced across the region. Please stay tuned for updates regarding service disruptions that may result from the weather today. Thank you and stay safe, Recology King County
Welcome 2026 Recology King County Artist in Residence Program Residents!
The Recology King County AIR Program is a four-month art and educational residency that provides King County artists administrative support, a stipend, and access to discarded materials from the waste stream to create artwork. During the four-month residency, artists scavenge at the Recology Material Recovery Facility, the North Seattle Transfer Station, and the Recology Stores […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Update
Recology King County will be honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 19th. There will be no service occurring on Monday, and collection will be delayed by one day throughout this week. Please place your carts on the curb on the day after your normal day of service.
2025 Recology King County Artist In Residence Exhibition
We are pleased to announce Beautiful and Perfect, an exhibition of work created by 2025 Artists In Residence Colleen Louise Barry and Julia Monté. Please join us to celebrate: Opening reception at Mutuus Studio: September 5th, 6 PM – 9 PM Additional exhibition hours: September 6th, 11 AM – 4 PM Open by appointment: September 8th – […]
Pushing Progress in Waste Innovation
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 […]
Data-driven insights enhance recycling operations at Recology
Recology has installed artificial intelligence (AI) robotic sorters from San Francisco-based Glacier at its King County material recovery facility (MRF) in Seattle to improve the quality of the materials the MRF is recovering for recycling and to address material loss. Recycling Today, Apr. 28, 2025.
2025 Recology King County Artist in Residence Program Welcomes Residency Recipients
Artist in Residence Program The Recology King County AIR Program is a four-month art and educational residency that provides King County artists administrative support, a stipend, and access to discarded materials from the waste stream to create artwork. During the four-month residency, artists scavenge at the Recology Material Recovery Facility, the North Seattle Transfer Station, […]
Read our 2024 Sustainability Update
Recology Diverts 1.4 Million Tons of Materials from Landfills, Delivers on Key Sustainability Goals in Latest Sustainability Update Highlights Include a 27 Percent Increase in Composting, Investments in Landfill-Gas-to-Energy systems SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2024 – Recology, a leading resource recovery company on the West Coast, has released its 2024 Sustainability Update, showcasing the company’s […]