Have you heard of the National Sword Policy? Recent Chinese policies have resulted in a global campaign to reduce contamination (material that does not belong in the recycling container). The resulting new standards have impacted recycling efforts throughout the United States, and require a renewed focus on how and what to recycle. Enhanced education & […]  Read more.

Last year Americans spent almost $15 billion on unwanted presents! What a waste! If you’re looking for gifts that are sure to be a hit and will help your loved ones waste less in 2020, we’ve rounded up our favorite zero-waste essentials, plus a few fun-but-still-sustainable finds to add to your shopping list this year. […]  Read more.

Looking for a fright this Halloween? Consider that 1.3 of the 1.9 billion pounds of pumpkins grown each year end up in landfills, secreting methane and contributing to climate change. Scarier still is that American household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day adding an additional 1 million tons a week to […]  Read more.

The Plastic Bag Problem Plastic bags and wrap have long been a problem at recycling facilities. Due to the lightweight, flexible nature of plastic bags and wrap, this type of material is difficult to separate from other recyclables, rendering other types of recyclable material less valuable to manufacturers. Another problem they pose is to the […]  Read more.

Recycling contamination has a direct impact on our ability to recycle materials and keep them out of landfills. Contamination, defined as non-recyclable material inside of your recycling container, can take many forms, but these are the most common materials we see improperly placed in curbside recycling. Please keep these top 10 contaminants out of your […]  Read more.

The Artist in Residence Program at Recology King County is a unique opportunity for King County artists to work with recycled materials and promote new ways of thinking about art and the environment. The five-month residency includes access to discarded materials at the Recology Material Recovery Facility in South Seattle, Recology Stores and the North […]  Read more.

Before you wrap your gifts, check out this guide! You can avoid adding to landfills if you reuse all that you can (save those ribbons and bows!) and avoid glitter or metallics when you purchase new bags, paper or tissue.  Read more.

Recycling Reminder: Please flatten all cardboard when placing recyclables at the curb! Flattened cardboard saves space in your recycling cart and allows our drivers to move more efficiently through your neighborhood.  Read more.