Educating Our Communities
Our Waste Zero education and outreach teams educate and inspire communities to recycle and compost.
Working closely with local community leaders, Recology Waste Zero teams contribute to our long-term goal of waste reduction. Teams evaluate community needs and educate residents and businesses on recycling and composting best practices through site visits and consultations, trainings and presentations, facility tours, and more.
Waste Zero Activities in 2025
Trainings and presentations
Site visits and consultations
Tabling events
Waste reviews¹
Local Action, Lasting Change
We work hand-in-hand with communities to bring circular practices to life — from sports teams to city streets. These partnerships help create scalable models for sustainability that start locally and grow outward.
Challenging Perspectives Through Creative Collaboration
Recology’s Artist in Residence (AIR) Programs invite local artists to transform discarded materials into inspiring works of art. Since 1990, these programs have connected creativity with sustainability through exhibitions, tours, and community engagement. Now active in six locations, AIR reaches thousands each year—reimagining waste and reshaping how we see our world.
Backing the Sacramento Kings’ Sustainability Goals
As the official Sustainability and Zero Waste Partner of the Sacramento Kings through the 2027–28 season, Recology provides expert waste, recycling, and composting services at Golden 1 Center and Downtown Commons — supporting the Kings in meeting their sustainability goals with reliable, high-impact solutions.
Driving Waste Diversion at Major Events
In San Francisco, Recology supports waste diversion programs at the Portola and Outside Lands music festivals, where Waste Zero staff lead planning and on-site coordination to improve recycling and composting performance. In 2025, these efforts diverted 266 tons of material from landfill increasing recovery rates by a combined 6 percentage points compared to the prior year.
Interested in a free consultation for your business or community group?
We work hand-in-hand with businesses and communities to help support your waste diversion goals. Contact your local Recology Customer Service team to schedule a meeting.
¹ Waste reviews improve recycling and composting by identifying contamination and providing targeted education to customers.