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Free Recycling Workshop at The Recology Store

Become a recycling expert! You want to do the right thing, but the rules around recycling can be confusing. We are here to help! Join us at The Recology Store in Burien on Saturday, September 14, 9-10am for a free “What Goes Where?” workshop. In this free, one-hour session you’ll learn: Which materials are accepted […] Read more.

The Best Tools to Pack a Zero-Waste Lunch

Excited to send your kids back to school but dreading the lunch prep that’s involved? Or are you realizing that the convenient items you’ve been tossing in their lunchbox aren’t the most sustainable options? Either way, we’ve got you covered. Kid-tested and parent-approved, the following guide makes it easy to pack a lunch that both […] Read more.

Recology King County Artist in Residence Exhibition

Recology Artist in Residence Program Susan Robb & Hernan Paganini Thursday, September 5 109 S Washington Street 6PM – 9PM Come celebrate the Recology 2019 Artist in Residence (AIR) program, showcasing new work from Susan Robb, Luxury Waste and Hernan Paganini’s, Retrato del Mundo Project. Join us for the exhibition opening at 109 S Washington […] Read more.

Better at the Bin – Painless Ways to Recycle More

Globally, we produce 3.5 million tons of rubbish a day. If we packed all those discards into garbage trucks and parked them end to end, the line would stretch across the United States, a distance of 3,000 miles. The typical American produces 4.5 pounds of trash per day. That’s higher than in any other country. We can […] Read more.

Artist in Residence Program

The Artist in Residence Program at Recology King County 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 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 the Recology Beyond Waste Bulletin, Charlie answers a question. Find out more.