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The Truth About Recycling: 7 Questions with the Recology Head of Sustainability
In honor of this year’s Earth Month theme: “Planet vs. Plastics”, Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, recently sat down for a Q&A to dispel some of the myths around recycling, discuss the complexities around the recycling process, and explain the importance of contributing to the circular economy. Read on for Julia’s answers to […]
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.
Holiday Tree Recycling
Recology accepts holiday trees for recycling! Be sure to place your tree on your curb for pickup by January 31, 2024. Remove decorations and tinsel. Cut trees to five feet or less. Place smaller pieces in the organics cart with the lid closed. Place your tree pieces and carts roadside on your collection day and […]
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Electronic & Universal Waste
Electronic waste, such as fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash.