News Archive for Mountain View
Recology Hits 2028 Sustainability Target Three Years Early
Recology Releases 2026 Sustainability Update: Hits 2028 Sustainability Target Three Years Early Recology is proud to share that we’ve reached one of our 2028 sustainability targets three years early. Ninety-five percent of the fuel powering our vehicles and equipment came from renewable or alternative sources in 2025. For more than a century, Recology has pushed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recycling Rules of Thumb
It can be tough to know exactly what is and isn’t recyclable, so it’s best to avoid single-use plastics when you can! Keep all recyclables empty, clean, and dry Rigid and hard plastics are usually recyclable – throw out flimsy plastics Chasing arrows doesn’t mean an item is recyclable Remember, each community has different recycling […]
The Truth About Recycling: 7 questions with Recology’s 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.
Changes to the Beverage Container Recycling Program
Starting January 1, 2024, California’s Beverage Container Recycling Program adds new beverages and new containers. Certified Recycling Centers must accept all CRV containers, even though some new additions may not have CRV labels until July 1, 2025. Check out the new beverages and containers added to the program.
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.