News Archive for San Mateo County
Community Shred, E-Scrap Recycling, & Compost Events
Residents are encouraged to participate in the Community Shred, Electronic Scrap (E-Scrap), and Compost Giveaway events, sponsored annually by Recology San Mateo County and coordinated through RethinkWaste. Event schedules are subject to change throughout the year. Please visit the RethinkWaste website for the most up-to-date schedule of events. {lease not that some events may require […]
Pressure Treated Wood Waste Now Accepted
Starting August 21, 2021, local options are available for pressure-treated wood waste disposal. To properly and safely dispose of pressure-treated wood waste visit the California State Water Recourse Board‘s list of approved landfills. Treated wood is any wood that has been pressure treated with a chemical preservative to protect the wood against attacks from insects, […]
Recology achieves goal to power fleet with 90 percent renewable or alternative energy
SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2023 – To celebrate Earth Month, Recology announced that it achieved its goal to power its fleet with more than 90 percent renewable or alternative energy in 2022. “We made a commitment in 2019 to significantly reduce our use of conventional fossil fuels. In hitting this mark, we achieved one of […]
Recology in the News: LA Times’ Take on SB1383
Recology is in the news! Check out the LA Times article “California goes to war with food waste. Composting is its next climate crusade” to learn more about SB 1383, California’s groundbreaking new legislation set to change the waste management landscape in 2022. link to the article