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Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Schedule

Service Reminder: Recology does not collect on Thursday, November 22 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. If your normal collection day is Thursday, you will receive collection on Friday, November 23. If your normal collection day is Friday, you will receive collection on Saturday, November 24. Read more.

2019 Services and Rates

Recology service rates are increasing, beginning January 1, 2019. For a full list of upcoming service rates, view the 2019 Service Guides below. 2019 Residential Rates and Services 2019 Commercial Rates and Services 2019 Apartment and Condo Rates and Services Questions about upcoming rate changes? 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.

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.