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Watch: “Back to the Core: A Compost Story” Image
Watch: “Back to the Core: A Compost Story”

A new video released by Recology follows the journey of food scraps from curbside green bins to compost facilities to local farms.

Recology achieves goal to power fleet with 90 percent renewable or alternative energy  Image
Recology achieves goal to power fleet with 90 percent renewable or alternative energy 

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2023 – To celebrate Earth Month, Recology announced that it achieved its goal to power its fleet with more than 90 percent renewable or alternative energy in 2022.  “We made a commitment in 2019 to significantly reduce our use of conventional fossil fuels. In hitting this mark, we achieved one of […]

Cardboard Information Sheet Image
Cardboard Information Sheet

Do not leave your cardboard out on the sidewalk unless you have an active Recology account for the amount of cardboard you need collected.

2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Image
2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment

To address increased costs of service over the last 18 months, Recology has submitted a request and the SF Controller, as rate administrator, has authorized a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 8.86% for Recology’s collection services, effective January 1, 2023.

Recology, SF Controller Reach Agreement on Improved Rate-Setting Process, Resolve Past Issues Image
Recology, SF Controller Reach Agreement on Improved Rate-Setting Process, Resolve Past Issues

Recology and the City Controller’s Office have agreed to the terms of an agreement to improve the rate-setting process for waste hauling services in San Francisco and resolve issues related to past rate-setting processes.

Driver of the Year Aaron Meier Says “Be Proud of What You Do” Image
Driver of the Year Aaron Meier Says “Be Proud of What You Do”

Inspiring many of us within Recology, and many more in our communities, with his words, Aaron was awarded the prestigious 2021 Regional Driver of the Year award from the National Waste & Recycling Association.

Millions of Miles Driven; Zero Accidents Image
Millions of Miles Driven; Zero Accidents

Recology is proud to announce that 5 Recology employee-owners were honored today at the 2022 Waste Expo conference for their outstanding safety records and commitment to the communities they serve.

We verify SF recycling becomes new products Image
We verify SF recycling becomes new products

In the course of one year, Recology sends materials collected from San Francisco’s curbside recycling program to 25 mills, foundries, and manufacturing plants.

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Resolution with the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Recology Inc. and its San Francisco companies today announced that they have entered into an agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California to resolve an investigation into Recology’s San Francisco companies’ actions related to the San Francisco Department of Public Works.