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Bi-annual Curbside Clean Up Event

During the week of October 29, residential customers in Des Moines may set out up to three extra bags or cans of garbage for collection at no additional cost. Questions about what’s acceptable? Call our Customer Service team at 206.762.4900. Read more.

China Tightens Recycling Import Rules

THE SITUATION The environmental impacts from industrial production in China are both well-known and widespread. In an effort to protect the environment and address public health concerns, the Chinese government recently implemented new rules that severely restrict the import of recycled plastics and recycled paper. The decline of paper mills and plastics recycling facilities in […] Read more.

2018 Artist Exhibition

Come celebrate Recology CleanScapes’ 2018 Artist in Residence (AIR) program, showcasing new work from Philippe Hyojung Kim, Typology of Absence and Maria Phillips, Second Nature. Join us at the exhibition opening at 109 S Washington Street on Thursday, September 6 from 6pm – 9pm! Maria and Philippe’s work will be on display through Sunday, September […] Read more.

Fall Recycling Collection Event

Stop by Des Moines Marina on Saturday, October 27 from 9am – 3pm to drop off unwanted items for recycling! Accepted items include: tires, lead acid batteries, alkaline batteries, cardboard, propane tanks, household goods and clothing, porcelain toilets and sinks, appliances and scrap metal, refrigerators and freezers, bulky wood, electronic equipment, mattresses and box springs. […] Read more.

Artist in Residence Program

The Artist in Residence Program at Recology CleanScapes is a unique art and education program that provides King County artists with access to discarded materials, a stipend, and a studio space at the Recology CleanScapes Material Recovery Facility. Find out more.

Paint Recycling

In partnership with GreenSheen, The Recology Stores now accept limited quantities of water-based latex paint for recycling! Find out more.

Ask Charlie

Questions about recycling, composting and waste diversion? Why not Ask Charlie? Charlie's been in the recycling biz for quite some time, and enjoys answering questions from all over King County. Each month, as part of Recology CleanScapes' Beyond Waste Bulletin, Charlie answers a question. Find out more.