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Service Updates due to Inclement Weather

We are back up and running in the City of Des Moines. For those who were impacted by the inclement weather the past two weeks, extras will be collected at no additional cost. For tips on how to store extras, please refer to the FAQ “What am I supposed to do with extra material?” We […] 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 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.