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Rethinking waste: Recology’s methane reduction strategy Image
Rethinking waste: Recology’s methane reduction strategy

Landfills, the third-largest source of methane emissions globally, significantly contribute to the climate crisis. While the waste management industry traditionally relies heavily on landfills, an alternative approach that focuses on resource recovery—diverting material from landfills for recycling into new products or returning to the earth—is paramount in methane reduction. Reuters, Dec. 12, 2023. 

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Crushing Cancer One Pink Can at a Time

Recology customers living in the city of Fortuna, you have the opportunity to show support for local cancer patients in a unique way! With a minimum tax-deductible donation of $100, Recology will provide you with a replacement for your personal can with either a 20- or 30-gallon pink can. Your new can will show your […]

Fees apply for certain items starting 7/1 Image
Fees apply for certain items starting 7/1

Starting July 1st, fees will apply for e-waste disposal at our Fortuna Transfer Station.  Residential Customers: $2 per item, regardless of size Commercial Customers: $780 per ton  

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Hazardous Waste

There are several items that we can’t accept in our recycling program, but we don’t want to see them end up in the landfill either. Many of these items can be taken to special recycling locations...

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Construction & Demolition (C&D)

C&D waste is made up of wood, steel, concrete, gypsum, masonry, plaster, metal, and asphalt. We would be glad to go over the project with you to see where you can save money by recycling.

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What Goes Where?

Find out how to properly dispose of your items below. You may also drop off CRV and non-CVR recyclables at the Fortuna Transfer Station and the Redway Transfer Station.