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.

It’s spring cleaning! Come drop off a wide variety of times for recycling and reuse!  This year – for the first time ever – the City of SeaTac will be accepting the collection of latex paint and unbroken CFL light bulbs!  Other items for collection include: used appliances, tires, batteries, used motor oil and MORE!  […]  Read more.

Recology King County Artist in Residence Program Celebrates Five Years There is a saying that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.  In the case of two King County artists this is literally true. Thanks to a unique program offered by solid waste and recycling hauler, Recology King County, these artists will access the materials […]  Read 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.