News Archive for King County: Carnation
No Service Disruptions on Memorial Day
There will be no service disruptions and routes will continue on their regular schedules on Monday, May 26th.
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 […]
Carnation Curbside Clean-Up Events: 2025
Mark your calendars and get ready for spring cleaning! Carnation’s Biannual Curbside Cleanup Events will be taking place on Tuesday, June 3rd and Tuesday, October 14th. On these two designated event days, residential Customers may place up to 8 bags or individual items at the curb, provided none of these items exceed 60 pounds in weight or 3-1/2 […]
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, […]
Service Update 2.7
Hello, Recology King County customers! Please note that we will be completing regular Friday collections today, 2.7. Though weather conditions have cleared, there may still be some areas that are inaccessible due to icy or other dangerous conditions. Where applicable, please help us best prepare for collections with the following reminders: Please be sure to […]
Service Update 2.5.25
Attention Recology Customers: Please be aware that services on Wednesday (2/5) have been suspended due to icy and snowy conditions making roads dangerous for travel and for operating collection vehicles. We will attempt collection as soon as weather permits on subsequent service days this week. For updates related to service, please check back to our […]
Carnation Residents: Weekly Recycling is Here!
Hello, Carnation Residents! Recology and the City of Carnation are implementing a new solid waste service agreement, and weekly recycling service is included! Starting the week of January 27, you will now receive weekly collection of your recycling. All residents currently subscribed to recycling service can place their recycle cart out on their regular collection […]
Holiday Tree Collection Reminders
Greetings, Recology Residential Customers! With the holiday season coming to a close, we want to provide some reminders and tips for when you compost your natural holiday tree. For customers already subscribed to yard waste services, we will collect your unflocked, undecorated natural holiday tree on your regular yard waste service day. For customers not […]