Recology: A World Without Waste
We seek to eliminate waste by developing and discovering sustainable resource recovery practices that can be implemented globally.
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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.
Composting law aims to tackle climate change by reducing food waste by 75%
Californians throw away nearly six million tons of food scraps each year, according to data from CalRecycle. A new state law that went into effect this year requires cities and counties to separate organic matter from other trash in hopes of reducing food waste in landfills. Spectrum News 1, Apr. 22, 2022\
San Francisco Green City: Reducing Plastic
As San Francisco leads the nation as one of the greenest cities, we celebrate the efforts to reduce plastic through education, business, and government. Recology’s robust recycling facility, San Francisco’s ReThink Disposable program, and Dispatch Goods’ reusable container program for restaurants are examples of the environmental ethic that is instilled in San Francisco. SFGovTV, Apr. […]
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Artist in Residence Programs
Recology believes that art plays a unique role in educating and inspiring the public. By supporting artists who create work from materials that have been thrown away, the AIR Programs encourage us to see discarded materials in a new light and reflect on our own consumption practices.
Where We Serve
Recology has 26 collections companies that provide integrated services to more than 2.5 million individuals and more than 100,000 commercial customers in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Sustainability
Recology is proudly committed to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our employee-owners, and partnering with local communities to advance resource recovery and achieve our shared goals.