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.
With spring’s arrival in Issaquah, bears and other wildlife are becoming more active — and your waste can easily attract them. To prevent unwanted encounters and protect both people and animals, please follow these simple waste management tips: Set Out Waste Responsibly Only place your garbage, recycling, and compost carts at the curb by 7 AM […]
Food Waste Prevention Week is a national and statewide campaign to educate and inspire action in reducing food waste. In Washington, an estimated 1.1 million tons of food waste is generated annually, including 400,000 tons of edible food that gets disposed of in landfills. Food waste is a huge challenge with significant environmental, social, and […]
The Artist in Residence Program at Recology King County 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 Material Recovery Facility in Seattle.
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