News Archive for Sonoma Marin
Upcoming Summer and Fall 2025 Events
Upcoming Summer and Fall 2025 Events We’re thrilled to partner with local organizations to bring the community several engaging Waste Zero activities this Summer and Fall. This includes the Recology Village at Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa on July 30th; our new exhibit at the Children’s Museum, the TRASH art exhibits on September 4 and […]
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.
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 […]
2025 Recology Spring Newsletters
The 2025 Recology Spring Newsletters are ready to read! Our Spring Newsletters are an excellent resource for customers to learn about important laws, events, and sorting information. In this edition, we took the time to connect with a driver from each jurisdiction and ask them how their experience has been as an employee-owner. Explore the […]
The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH): Applications Due May 2nd!
The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) is a unique opportunity for student artists in Sonoma and Marin counties to expand their existing creative practice by working with materials that would have otherwise gone to the landfill to create an impactful body of work. This program is inspired by Recology’s Artist in Residence Programs across multiple […]
Reflecting and Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond
As the New Year begins, we reflect on our accomplishments with gratitude and embrace the exciting future ahead. We deeply appreciate our valued cutters and community partners for making it all possible.
Holiday Service Schedule Reminder
Hello, Recology customers! As a reminder, we will not be providing regular service on the upcoming winter holidays. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will delay your service by one day for the remainder of that holiday week. You can always look up your address on our collections calendar and quickly see what day your service […]
Lisa Clarke’s Journey to Founding Sustainable Marin Schools
In Novato, California, a revolution is underway in the realm of school sustainability, led by an unlikely champion. Lisa Clarke, a trained epidemiologist with a decade of experience in cancer research, has pivoted her career path to tackle an equally pressing global concern: climate change. Driven by a desire to create a better future for […]
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 […]