Recology King County

We celebrated Public Works Week in Issaquah by showcasing our newest EV sideload garbage truck! This exciting step demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, while helping us reduce emissions and provide reliable service to the community. ♻️

It’s !♻️ Composting helps keep waste out of landfills, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and returns valuable nutrients to the soil. Healthy soil supports healthy plants and healthy people, while also conserving water and storing carbon.

Do you have a hole in your favorite sweater? Instead of tossing it, try repairing it! Save the date for an upcoming mending workshop at the Recology Store nearest you to save you money, reduce waste, and minimize the demand for new products! Bring an item you’d like to repair, and we’ll provide the supplies and guidance for free:

🧶 Shoreline: Sunday, June 7th from 10AM - 1PM
🧶 Bothell: Sunday, June 7th from 2PM -5PM
🧶 Burien: Saturday June 13th from 10AM- 1PM
🧶 Issaquah: Saturday June 13th from 2PM- 5PM
🧶 Redmond: Saturday, June 27th from 10AM -5PM

Seattle Residents! Do you have hard-to-recycle items cluttering your space? We’ve got you covered! Stop by our free drop-off event on May 30, from 9 AM to 1 PM at St. Joseph Parish. Bring your items from our approved list and help us keep Seattle clean and green. ♻️

Hello Recology King County Customers! There will be no service disruptions this Memorial Day. Please remember to place your carts out on your regularly scheduled collection day as usual.

Magazines are often printed on glossy paper, which can make disposal confusing. Magazines are recyclable! Be sure to remove any plastic inserts, samples, or stickers before placing them in your recycling bin to help keep materials clean and decrease contamination.

As we anticipate the launch of our new Maple Valley Recology Store, we are continuing to host pop-up events. On Friday, May 22nd, May 29th, and June 6th, Maple Valley residents can drop off limited quantities of the following hard-to-recycle items: batteries, fluorescent bulbs, textiles, books, electronics, small appliances, Styrofoam, and small propane canisters. Please note: we will not accept any other hard-to-recycle items beyond those listed.

Place metals and aluminum, hard/rigid plastics, paper and cardboard, and food-grade glass into your blue recycling bin to keep these materials out of the landfill.♻️

Seattle Residents! Do you have hard-to-recycle items cluttering your space? We’ve got you covered! Stop by our free drop-off event on May 30, from 9 AM to 1 PM at St. Joseph Parish. Bring your items from our approved list and help us keep Seattle clean and green.♻️

Did you know that pillows belong in the garbage and not the recycling bin? Pillows are made from a mix of materials like foam, feathers, and synthetic fibers, which are not recyclable.