News Archive for King County: Tukwila
2025 Sustainability Update Web News Release
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 […]
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.
Finalists for the 2025 Tukwila Earth Day Contest
Congratulations to the finalists for the 2025 Tukwila Earth Day Video & Photo Contest! This year, we received a number of unique applications and thoughtful perspectives of how to recycle right and reduce waste! The finalists for each category, elementary, secondary, and high school included: 1st place: Dmitriy K, “Save the Sea Life,” Katerina K, […]
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 […]
Tukwila Service Update 2.6
Attention Tukwila Customers: All regular Thursday scheduled services will be collected today (2/6). Delayed commercial services will be collected as well. Please be sure to place your cart on the curb where it will be readily accessible to our collection trucks. If your road has been plowed, please move your bins past the snowdrift to […]
Tukwila 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. Residential customers: your services will be collected on your next regular service day next week and any accumulated extras will be serviced at no cost. […]