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.

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.

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 San Francisco Artist in Residence Exhibitions: Work by Miguel Arzabe, Sherri Lynn Wood, Paula Morales and Kathy Sirico San Francisco, CA--The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Miguel Arzabe, Sherri Lynn Wood, and student artists Paula Morales and Kathy Sirico on Friday, September 23, from 5-9pm and Saturday, September 24, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, September 27, from 5-7pm, with a gallery walk-through with the artists at 6:00pm. This exhibition will be the culmination of four months of work by the artists who have scavenged materials from the dump to make art and promote recycling and reuse.   Read more.

April 19, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Kate Rhoades, Weston Teruya and student artist Cristina Velázquez on Friday, May 20, from 5-9pm and Saturday, May 21, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, May […]  Read more.

  April 23, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Michael Arcega, Ma Li and student artist Eden V. Evans on Friday, May 22, from 5-9pm (with performance by Ma Li at 7:30pm) and Saturday, May 23, from […]  Read more.

August 18, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Jenny Odell, Chris Sollars, and student artist Roger Ourthiague on Friday, September 18 from 5-9pm and Saturday, Sept 19, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, […]  Read more.

December 15, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Jeremiah Barber, Alison Pebworth and student artist Robb Godshaw on Friday, January 22, from 5-10pm and Saturday, January 23, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, […]  Read more.

April 16, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, January 24, 2014, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, January 25, 2014, 1-3pm Additional viewing hours-Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 5-7pm Artist panel discussion- Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 7pm Where: Art Studio, 503 Tunnel Avenue and Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA Admission is free and open to the […]  Read more.

August 20, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, September 26, 5-9pm Saturday, September 27, 1-3pm Additional viewing hours-Tuesday, September 30, 5-7pm, with gallery walk-through with artists at 7pm Where: Art Studio, 503 Tunnel Avenue and Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, […]  Read more.

December 17, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, January 23, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, January 24, 1-3pm Additional viewing hours-Tuesday, January 27, 5-7pm with gallery walk-through with artists at 6:30pm at 503 Tunnel Avenue Where: Art Studio, 503 Tunnel Avenue and Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA Admission is free and open to the […]  Read more.

December 19, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, January 24, 2014, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, January 25, 2014, 1-3pm Additional viewing hours-Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 5-7pm Artist panel discussion- Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 7pm Where: Art Studio, 503 Tunnel Avenue and Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA Admission is free and open to the […]  Read more.

December 16, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, January 20, 2012, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, January 21, 2012, 1-5pm Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave. Environmental Learning Center Gallery at 401 Tunnel Ave. Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology […]  Read more.

April 5, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, May 18, 2012, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, May 19, 2012, 1-5pm Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave. Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception […]  Read more.

August 20, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, September 21, 2012, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, September 22, 2012, 1-5pm Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave. Environmental Learning Center Gallery at 401 Tunnel Ave. Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology […]  Read more.

January 2, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, January 25, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, January 26, 1-3pm Additional viewing hours-Tuesday, January 29, 5-7pm Artist panel discussion- Tuesday, January 29, 7pm at 401 Tunnel Ave. Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco, CA Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair […]  Read more.

December 7, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, January 21, 2011, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, January 22, 2011, 1-5pm Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave. Environmental Learning Center Gallery at 401 Tunnel Ave. Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology […]  Read more.

April 19, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, May 20, 2011, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, May 21, 2011, 1-5pm Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave. Environmental Learning Center Gallery at 401 Tunnel Ave. Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology […]  Read more.

August  20, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Reception-Friday, September 23, 2011, 5-9pm Reception-Saturday, September 24, 2011, 1-5pm Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave. Environmental Learning Center Gallery at 401 Tunnel Ave. Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology […]  Read more.

April 12, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When: Friday, May 14, 2010, 5-9pm Saturday, May 15, 2010, 1-5pm Where: Art Studio located at 503 Tunnel Ave. San Francisco, CA 94134 Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host […]  Read more.

The most modern recycling line in the country is running full speed in San Francisco. The upgraded system is fully functional in time to sort San Francisco’s recyclables from the coming holiday season, a period when trash generation historically surges by 15 percent.  Read more.

One of the great things about the holidays is giving someone a gift they truly enjoy. And if that gift comes without generating any trash, it is even better. The environmental side of gift giving is an important consideration. The amount of trash generated in San Francisco increases about 15 percent during the holidays. We […]  Read more.

San Francisco, CA--The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Ramekon O’Arwisters, Anja Ulfeldt, and student artist Jinmei Chi on Friday, January 20, from 5-8pm and Saturday, January 21, from 11am-1pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, January 24, from 5-7pm, with a gallery walk-through with the artists at 6pm. This exhibition will be the culmination of four months of work by the artists who have scavenged materials from the dump to make art and promote recycling and reuse.   Read more.

The holiday spirit came to life at the Willie Mays Boys and Girls Club in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon when Recology employee-owners dropped off more than 100 toys and games and three new bicycles. The gifts were all donated by Recology employees who work in San Francisco. There were enough so all of the kids […]  Read more.

Recology driver, Roberto Zamudio, helped this gentleman cross the street after noticing the man was hesitant to cross. The gentleman was afraid he wouldn’t be able to cross the street before the light changed.  Thank you to Roberto for making him feel comfortable and safe in our community, and also to Recology driver, Joe Goldstein […]  Read more.

If you live in a house, duplex, or multifamily building with five or fewer units and need to recycle household batteries, follow these simple steps: Please put your expired AA, AAA, C- and D-sized batteries in a clear, seal-able plastic bag, and place the bag on top of your black trash bin. Your Recology trash collector will pick up the bag and toss it in a bucket designated for used batteries on the side of the route collection truck.  Read more.

April 20, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Carrie Hott and Cybele Lyle, and SFSU student artist Nathan Byrne on Friday, May 19, from 5-8pm and Saturday, May 20, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held […]  Read more.

Calling all Giants fans attending the home games at AT&T Park from May 11th – 17th! Win an official Giants Zero Waste jersey by tagging Recology on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter in a photo (or selfie?) with the ballpark’s recycling and compost bins, OR in a baseball related photo that shows how you’re helping San […]  Read more.

Recology Sunset Scavenger and Recology Golden Gate residential customers will see a few service adjustments beginning July 2017. These improvements will help prevent the landfilling of material that is otherwise recyclable, increase recycling and composting participation, and further support San Francisco’s goal of zero waste and the mandatory recycling and composting ordinance.   We’re moving […]  Read more.

Recology Golden Gate and Sunset Scavenger customers are now able to pay their bills over the phone, as well as online, by mail, and in-person. Pay-by-phone is free for customers to use at any time. Call 628-201-0077 to make your payment (please have your account number nearby). We accept, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or we can debit […]  Read more.

August 16, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Cathy Lu, Erik Scollon, and SFAI student artist Curtis Reid Henderson on Friday, September 22, from 5-8pm and Saturday, September 23, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, September 26, from 5-7pm, with […]  Read more.

Recology and SF Environment announced that new items can now be tossed in the blue bin, including paper coffee cups, bundled plastic bags, and aseptic containers.   Plastic bags, plastic wrap: You can now recycle clean plastic bags. Collect bags inside a plastic bag and put in your blue recycling bin. Paper coffee cups: Put […]  Read more.

Customer service will be closed for maintenance on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.  Read more.

August 16, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Kristin Cammermeyer and Chad Hasegawa, and visiting artists Claudel Casseus, Romel Jean Pierre, and Racine Polycarpe on Friday, September 20, from 5-9pm and Saturday, September 21, from 1-3pm. Additional […]  Read more.

April 18, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Benjamin Cowden, Ian Treasure, and student artist Hannah Quinn on Friday, May 17, from 5-9pm and Saturday, May 18, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, […]  Read more.

There will be no service on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. If your regular collection day falls on or after the holiday, your service will be delayed by one day.  We wish you a safe and fun holiday!  Read more.

San Francisco Christmas Tree Collection runs from Jan 2, 2018 – Jan 12, 2018 Please place clean, unflocked trees at the curb next to your recycling bins before 6 a.m. on your regular collection day. Remove all tinsel, decorations, plastic bags, stands, and lights. If your tree measures more than 6 feet tall, please cut […]  Read more.

January 3, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Rodney Ewing, Beth Krebs, and Santa Clara University student artist Ciaran Freeman on Friday, January 26, from 5-8pm and Saturday, January 27, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, January 30, from 5-7pm, with […]  Read more.

April 13, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA–The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artist-in-residence Neil Mendoza, and CCA student artist Emily Budd on Friday, May 18, from 5-8pm and Saturday, May 19, from 1-3pm. Additional viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, May 22, from 5-7pm, with a gallery walk-through with […]  Read more.

August 14, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA—The Artist in Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will host an exhibition and reception for current artists-in-residence Bonanza, Kari Orvik, and San Francisco City College student artist Rabbit Garcia, and special residency artists Hughen/Starkweather on Friday, September 21, from 5-8pm, and Saturday, September 22, from 1-3pm. […]  Read more.