Des Moines residential customers may set up to 3 extra bags (32-gallon or kitchen garbage bag size) or cans of garbage for collection at no additional cost on their regular collection service day. This event will run during the week of November 8th to November 12th. Read more
New Payment Portal Information Effective 7-15-21 Recology King County’s new payment portal is operational. Please visit to sign up for an online account, make payments, and view invoices. Information Regarding Late Fees In March 2020, Recology King County temporarily suspended late fees, credit holds, and cancellation of service for all customers due to the COVID […] Read more
Recology Stores & Customer Service Office Closed Until Further Notice Due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak, all Recology Stores will be closed until further notice. We are committed to keeping our customers and employee-owners safe during this critical time. We understand that the stores serve as an important resource, not only […] Read more
As a 100% employee-owned company, Recology employees are united in a vision for a better world. One where racial, social, and environmental justice is embedded in the fabric of the communities where we live, work, and serve. Recology King County will be honoring the vision and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January […] Read more
Recology King County Inclement Weather Service Delay FAQS Due to recent snow and icy road conditions in the Puget Sound region, Recology delayed service for many customers between 12/27/21 – 1/7/2022. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to catch up. In the meantime, below are answers to many of […] Read more
Regularly scheduled collection will resume this week although some services may still be delayed. If any of your carts are not collected this week, Recology will return on your next regularly scheduled collection day. Read more
Join us April 22nd from 6 – 9 PM at the Mutuus Studio 6118 12th Ave South Seattle, WA 98108 Come see the final collection of work created by our current Artists in Residence – Lee Davignon (@supposed_lee) and Satpreet Kahlon (@itssatpreet)! Lee Davignon (She/They) is a textile and installation artist living and working in […] Read more
Recology’s artists Sapreet Kahlon and Lee Davignon have been hard at work turning trash into treasure! As part of Recology’s effort to create “A World Without Waste”, we employ artists to reimagine materials into beautiful pieces of art. These two wonderful artists have been stationed at our recycling facility and visiting the North Transfer Station […] Read more
The weather situation is changing and this post may be updated periodically. Check back for additional updates. Last Update 12/6 Inclement weather has affected customers throughout Recology’s service area. Thank you for your patience as we work to catch up! Este mensaje está en español abajo Our primary message to customers is this – leave […] Read more
From March 28th - April 2nd Des Moines residential customers are allowed to set out up to 3 additional bags or cans of garbage at not additional cost! Read more
Recology’s artists Sapreet Kahlon and Lee Davignon have been hard at work turning trash into treasure! As part of Recology’s effort to create “A World Without Waste”, we employ artists to reimagine materials into beautiful pieces of art. These two wonderful artists have been stationed at our recycling facility and visiting the North Transfer Station […] Read more
Recology will be servicing all customers as normal on July 4th. No service disruptions. Read more
Recology King County’s 2023 Artist in Residence exhibition, featuring Alchemy by Haein Kang and Semiotics of a Box by Amanda Manitach. Opening reception at Mutuus Studio, September 8th, 6 PM – 9 PM. Georgetown Art Attack, September 9th, 1 PM – 6 PM and September 16th, 1 PM – 5 PM. To visit on weekdays, make an appointment by […] Read more
Recology sees a world without waste. This vision guides us in all that we do. As a hauler, recycler, and composter we strive to do all that we can to divert materials from landfills, and instead have them used, and reused over and over. Transforming that which is discarded into the building blocks of tomorrow. […] Read more
In three years, Recology has renewed long-term contracts with the City of Des Moines, the City of Issaquah, and the Seattle Public School District. The company was also awarded new contracts with the University of Washington, the City of Mercer Island, and now the City of Tukwila. On Monday, Sept. 19, the Tukwila City Council […] Read more
Des Moines Recology Customers, do you have extra rubbish you’ve been waiting to get rid of? Now is your chance! From March 27th – March 31st Recology Residential customers are allowed to set out up to 3 additional bags or cans of garbage on their regular service day at no additional cost! Just put your extra waste out […] Read more
Haein Kang : Through the lens of art, Haein Kang scrutinizes contemporary technologies closely intertwined with politics, the economy, and culture. Human aspirations for a better future often drive technological progress to deliver bigger and faster outcomes. However, this increase in economic efficiency provides only momentary gratification, not ultimate fulfillment. Kang’s art practice challenges that […] Read more
Dear Recology King County Customers, Recology recently experienced a cybersecurity incident which caused some of our systems and applications to be temporarily unavailable. Because of this outage, you may have experienced a delay in billing. Customers who are billed quarterly will be billed December 15th for their October, November, and December service. Customers who are […] Read more
Dear Recology King County Customers, Recology recently experienced a cybersecurity incident which caused some of our systems and applications to be temporarily unavailable. Because of this outage, you may have experienced a delay in billing. Customers who are billed quarterly will be billed January 12th for their November, December, and January service. Customers who are billed […] Read more
Recology King County will be honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, 1/15. There will be no service occurring on Monday, and collection will be delayed by one day this week. Please place your carts on the curb on the day after your normal day of service. Read more
Although Washington’s recycling system is working well, there’s always room for improvement. That’s why Anthony Brocato, General Manager of Recology King County, is encouraged to see the Washington State Legislature take up proposals that will improve circularity across the state. The Seattle Times, Jan. 8, 2024. Read more
In honor of this year’s Earth Month theme: “Planet vs. Plastics”, Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, recently sat down for a Q&A to dispel some of the myths around recycling, discuss the complexities around the recycling process, and explain the importance of contributing to the circular economy. Read on for Julia’s answers to […] Read more
Hello, Recology King County community! As a reminder, service will remain as scheduled on the week of July 1st and we will be servicing all customers as normal on July 4th. We wish you a very happy Fourth of July and hope you are enjoying your summer. Sincerely, Recology King County Read more
We are thrilled to announce that Recology King County has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Recycling Public Education award by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA)! This prestigious and competitive award recognizes Recology King County as a true leader in public education within the waste and recycling industry. Recology King County (RKC) […] Read more
We are pleased to announce Gleanings, an exhibition of work created by 2024 Artists in Residence Margie Livingston and Kalina Winska. Please join us to celebrate: Opening reception at Mutuus Studio, September 6th, 6 PM – 9 PM. Closing reception on September 14th, 1 PM – 5 PM, artist talk at 2 PM Additional exhibition […] Read more
Recology Diverts 1.4 Million Tons of Materials from Landfills, Delivers on Key Sustainability Goals in Latest Sustainability Update Highlights Include a 27 Percent Increase in Composting, Investments in Landfill-Gas-to-Energy systems SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2024 – Recology, a leading resource recovery company on the West Coast, has released its 2024 Sustainability Update, showcasing the company’s […] Read more
Hello, Des Moines Residents! Recology is hosting a drop-off event to collect extra bags of trash for Recology Des Moines customers. The event is free of charge, and proof of residency is required to participate, with limits as described below. Event: Free Waste Collection Event for Des Moines Residents* When: Saturday, October 19th, 8:00 […] Read more
Hello, Recology customers, With storm season underway and severe weather causing significant impacts such as fallen trees and debris, we want to provide a few reminders and tips for you to manage your yard debris. Please note that you must be subscribed to Food & Yard Waste service to receive collection for your yard debris. […] Read more
Hello, Recology customers! As a reminder, we will not be providing regular service on the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Martin Luther King Jr. Holidays. Service will be rescheduled by one day on the days of the week which follow the holidays. Thanksgiving Schedule: Christmas Schedule: New Year’s Schedule: Martin Luther King Jr. Day […] Read more
Greetings, Recology Residential Customers! With the holiday season coming to a close, we want to provide some reminders and tips for when you compost your natural holiday tree. For customers already subscribed to yard waste services, we will collect your unflocked, undecorated natural holiday tree on your regular yard waste service day. For customers not […] Read more
Attention, Des Moines Residents: We have updated direction regarding the rescheduled yard waste service collection from Monday, February 3rd. Please note that due to continued winter weather conditions, we have determined that Monday’s yard waste collections will be rescheduled to your next scheduled service day, Monday February 10th. Any extras you have from the service […] Read more
Attention Recology Customers: Please be aware that services on Wednesday (2/5) have been suspended due to icy and snowy conditions making roads dangerous for travel and for operating collection vehicles. Residential customers: your services will be collected on your next regular service day next week and any accumulated extras will be serviced at no cost. […] Read more
Hello, Recology King County customers! Please note that we will be completing regular Friday collections today, 2.7. Though weather conditions have cleared, there may still be some areas that are inaccessible due to icy or other dangerous conditions. Where applicable, please help us best prepare for collections with the following reminders: Please be sure to […] Read more
Artist in Residence Program The Recology King County AIR Program is a four-month art and educational residency that provides King County artists administrative support, a stipend, and access to discarded materials from the waste stream to create artwork. During the four-month residency, artists scavenge at the Recology Material Recovery Facility, the North Seattle Transfer Station, […] Read more
Recology has installed artificial intelligence (AI) robotic sorters from San Francisco-based Glacier at its King County material recovery facility (MRF) in Seattle to improve the quality of the materials the MRF is recovering for recycling and to address material loss. Recycling Today, Apr. 28, 2025. Read more
Every week, more and more everyday electronics make their way into the waste stream—and many of them contain lithium-ion batteries. Found in items like kids’ toys, smartphones, power tools, vapes or e-cigarettes and more, these small but powerful batteries can pose big risks if they’re not disposed of safely. Remember: batteries never go in […] Read more
There will be no service disruptions and routes will continue on their regular schedules on Monday, May 26th. Read more
Recology is proud to release our 2025 Sustainability Update, marking another year of progress in building a more sustainable and circular future.
We’re not just collecting materials—we're reshaping systems, deepening community partnerships, and creating real momentum toward a more sustainable, circular economy. Read more
There will be no change in collection services for our customers on Friday, July 4th. Please set out containers as usual for service. Read more
Recology is proud to announce the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report! This year’s report showcases our company-wide commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our diverse employee-owners, and partnering with local communities to achieve our shared goals. Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2023 – To celebrate Earth Month, Recology announced that it achieved its goal to power its fleet with more than 90 percent renewable or alternative energy in 2022. “We made a commitment in 2019 to significantly reduce our use of conventional fossil fuels. In hitting this mark, we achieved one of […] Read more