News Archive for San Francisco
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 […]
Honoring America’s best sanitation workers at the “Oscars of Garbage”
Sanitation workers from across the country converged in Las Vegas last week for what’s been dubbed “the Oscars of Garbage.” Itay Hod took a ride with David Barbagelata, Recology Driver and one of this year’s nominees. CBS News, May 11, 2025.
Secret museum tells the history of San Francisco trash
Inside Recology’s garbage collection hub for San Francisco, located in nearby Brisbane, is a somewhat secret museum devoted to the history of the city’s trash. As modern garbage trucks lumbered by dumping their loads, Kenny Stewart raised a warehouse door to reveal the motherlode of garbage truck memorabilia. The collection featured nine vintage vehicles illustrating […]
Congrats 2025 Driver of the Year Honorees
We’re so excited to share that seven Recology drivers in San Francisco have been recognized in the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Driver of the Year awards, including two Driver of the Year winners and five honorable mentions! The NWRA Driver of the Year awards recognize waste collection professionals for their commitment to safety, years […]
Jamario Jackson recognized in Talented 25 class
We’re proud to announce that Jamario Jackson, our Government and Community Relations Manager at Recology, has been recognized in the Sun-Reporter’s Talented 25 Edition! This special edition features long-established Black and African American leaders alongside younger leaders who are making outstanding contributions to our community and the entire Bay Area, and we can’t think of […]
2025 Holiday Tree Collection
We hope that everyone has had a great holiday season! San Francisco customers, Recology will be collecting trees on your regular service day from January 2 – January 17. Trees can be composted, but only if they’re completely free of all tinsel, decorations, plastic bags, stands, and lights! Once your tree is bare, you can […]
Holiday Collection Schedule
There will be no recycling, compost, and garbage collection services on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Your service will occur one day after your regular service day. Regular collection service will resume the week of January 6, 2025. Thank you and happy holidays!
Become a Waste Zero Champion!
Residents play an important role in helping San Francisco combat climate change by sending less waste to landfill. Waste Zero Champions increase participation in recycling and composting programs, and we encourage you to get involved! Interested in becoming a Waste Zero Champion? Email wastezerosf@recology.com.
Recology Tests North America’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Refuse Collection Truck On Streets Of San Francisco
Recology, a 100-percent employee-owned company and industry leader in sustainable waste management, begins testing a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle in San Francisco this week, accelerating a U.S.-led, zero-emission energy transition transforming the global waste industry and addressing climate change. Hyzon, Aug. 26, 2024, News Release.