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How to Recycle Plastic Bags in San Francisco

San Francisco passed an ordinance that included a ban on single-use plastic bags at checkout counters, and many other cities and the State of California are following our City’s lead. Still, plastic bags and film plastic come into our lives. So, Recology and the City have instituted a recycling program enhancement to address this. You […] Read more.

China Tightens Recycling Import Rules

We have all seen the pictures of cities in China with air pollution so bad citizens have resorted to wearing masks. To help improve the environment, the Chinese government recently implemented new rules severely restricting the import of recycled plastics and recycled paper. With the paper mill industry declining in the US, we have been […] Read more.

Recology Community & Environmental Benefit Report

Recology sees a world without waste™. In this Community and Environmental Benefit Report, you will learn about the ways in which Recology contributes to environmental and community initiatives in the areas we serve. Included are highlights of our company’s diversion achievements, innovative service offerings, environmental stewardship, and commitment to our customers, communities, and the planet. […] Read more.

Artist in Residence Program

Since 1990, over 100 professional artists and twenty student artists have completed residencies in San Francisco. The studio is located at Recology San Francisco, a 47-acre facility that is also home to a three-acre sculpture garden containing work by former artists-in-residence. Find out more.

Environmental Learning Center

Learn more about resource recovery and landfill diversion at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). At the ELC you can take a tour, host a field trip, check out recycled art pieces, and meet our staff. Find out more.

RecologySF Newsletter

Check out the latest customer newsletter. Learn more about upcoming collection calendars, what goes where, and how you can help our City achieve zero waste. Find out more.