News Archive for King County: Carnation
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 – […]
New Customer Account Portal Coming Soon!
Starting November 2025, payment processing and account management will be managed by our new online Customer Account Portal. Pay your bill, view your service calendar, access statements, and more, all in one place!
No Service Disruptions: 4th of July
There will be no change in collection services for our customers on Friday, July 4th. Please set out containers as usual for service.
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.
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, […]