Des Moines residential customers may set up to 3 extra bags (32-gallon or kitchen garbage bag size) or cans of garbage for collection at no additional cost on their regular collection service day. This event will run during the week of November 8th to November 12th. Read more
New Payment Portal Information Effective 7-15-21 Recology King County’s new payment portal is operational. Please visit to sign up for an online account, make payments, and view invoices. Information Regarding Late Fees In March 2020, Recology King County temporarily suspended late fees, credit holds, and cancellation of service for all customers due to the COVID […] Read more
Recology Stores & Customer Service Office Closed Until Further Notice Due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak, all Recology Stores will be closed until further notice. We are committed to keeping our customers and employee-owners safe during this critical time. We understand that the stores serve as an important resource, not only […] Read more
As a 100% employee-owned company, Recology employees are united in a vision for a better world. One where racial, social, and environmental justice is embedded in the fabric of the communities where we live, work, and serve. Recology King County will be honoring the vision and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January […] Read more
Recology King County Inclement Weather Service Delay FAQS Due to recent snow and icy road conditions in the Puget Sound region, Recology delayed service for many customers between 12/27/21 – 1/7/2022. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to catch up. In the meantime, below are answers to many of […] Read more
Regularly scheduled collection will resume this week although some services may still be delayed. If any of your carts are not collected this week, Recology will return on your next regularly scheduled collection day. Read more
Please click this link to learn how Recology can assist with the collection of your Holiday Tree! Read more
Join us April 22nd from 6 – 9 PM at the Mutuus Studio 6118 12th Ave South Seattle, WA 98108 Come see the final collection of work created by our current Artists in Residence – Lee Davignon (@supposed_lee) and Satpreet Kahlon (@itssatpreet)! Lee Davignon (She/They) is a textile and installation artist living and working in […] Read more
Recology’s artists Sapreet Kahlon and Lee Davignon have been hard at work turning trash into treasure! As part of Recology’s effort to create “A World Without Waste”, we employ artists to reimagine materials into beautiful pieces of art. These two wonderful artists have been stationed at our recycling facility and visiting the North Transfer Station […] Read more
The weather situation is changing and this post may be updated periodically. Check back for additional updates. Last Update 12/6 Inclement weather has affected customers throughout Recology’s service area. Thank you for your patience as we work to catch up! Este mensaje está en español abajo Our primary message to customers is this – leave […] Read more
From March 28th - April 2nd Des Moines residential customers are allowed to set out up to 3 additional bags or cans of garbage at not additional cost! Read more
Recology’s artists Sapreet Kahlon and Lee Davignon have been hard at work turning trash into treasure! As part of Recology’s effort to create “A World Without Waste”, we employ artists to reimagine materials into beautiful pieces of art. These two wonderful artists have been stationed at our recycling facility and visiting the North Transfer Station […] Read more
Recology will be servicing all customers as normal on July 4th. No service disruptions. Read more
Recology King County’s 2023 Artist in Residence exhibition, featuring Alchemy by Haein Kang and Semiotics of a Box by Amanda Manitach. Opening reception at Mutuus Studio, September 8th, 6 PM – 9 PM. Georgetown Art Attack, September 9th, 1 PM – 6 PM and September 16th, 1 PM – 5 PM. To visit on weekdays, make an appointment by […] Read more
Recology sees a world without waste. This vision guides us in all that we do. As a hauler, recycler, and composter we strive to do all that we can to divert materials from landfills, and instead have them used, and reused over and over. Transforming that which is discarded into the building blocks of tomorrow. […] Read more
In three years, Recology has renewed long-term contracts with the City of Des Moines, the City of Issaquah, and the Seattle Public School District. The company was also awarded new contracts with the University of Washington, the City of Mercer Island, and now the City of Tukwila. On Monday, Sept. 19, the Tukwila City Council […] Read more
Des Moines Recology Customers, do you have extra rubbish you’ve been waiting to get rid of? Now is your chance! From March 27th – March 31st Recology Residential customers are allowed to set out up to 3 additional bags or cans of garbage on their regular service day at no additional cost! Just put your extra waste out […] Read more
Haein Kang : Through the lens of art, Haein Kang scrutinizes contemporary technologies closely intertwined with politics, the economy, and culture. Human aspirations for a better future often drive technological progress to deliver bigger and faster outcomes. However, this increase in economic efficiency provides only momentary gratification, not ultimate fulfillment. Kang’s art practice challenges that […] Read more
Attention Des Moines Customers! Last November, Recology provided a mailer to customers that flips the recycling/yard waste service weeks starting in July. This mailer was incorrect. Customer’s biweekly recycling and yard waste collections will continue as normal through the end of the year. Please continue to put your recycling and yard waste out for collection […] Read more
Attention, Des Moines residential customers! During the week of November 6th through the 10th, Des Moines Residential customers can set up to 3 extra bags (32-gallon or kitchen garbage bag size) or cans of garbage for collection. Place your extra waste out next to your existing garbage can on your garbage service day and we’ll […] Read more
Attention, Des Moines residents! We were unable to collect a portion of yard waste and a portion of recycle on Wednesday, 11/8. If you typically receive service on this day, please leave your cart(s) at the curb to be collected on Thursday, 11/9. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please be assured, we are doing everything possible to service all […] Read more
Attention, Des Moines residents! We were unable to collect recycle on Wednesday, 12/6. If you typically receive service on this day, please leave your cart(s) at the curb to be collected on Thursday, 12/7. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please be assured, we are doing everything possible to service all of our customers as quickly […] Read more
Dear Recology King County Customers, Recology recently experienced a cybersecurity incident which caused some of our systems and applications to be temporarily unavailable. Because of this outage, you may have experienced a delay in billing. Customers who are billed quarterly will be billed December 15th for their October, November, and December service. Customers who are […] Read more
Dear Recology King County Customers, Recology recently experienced a cybersecurity incident which caused some of our systems and applications to be temporarily unavailable. Because of this outage, you may have experienced a delay in billing. Customers who are billed quarterly will be billed January 12th for their November, December, and January service. Customers who are billed […] Read more
Recology King County will be honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, 1/15. There will be no service occurring on Monday, and collection will be delayed by one day this week. Please place your carts on the curb on the day after your normal day of service. Read more
Although Washington’s recycling system is working well, there’s always room for improvement. That’s why Anthony Brocato, General Manager of Recology King County, is encouraged to see the Washington State Legislature take up proposals that will improve circularity across the state. The Seattle Times, Jan. 8, 2024. Read more
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 […] Read more
Hello, Recology King County community! As a reminder, service will remain as scheduled on the week of July 1st and we will be servicing all customers as normal on July 4th. We wish you a very happy Fourth of July and hope you are enjoying your summer. Sincerely, Recology King County Read more
Attention, Recology King County residential customers: Due to extreme heat in the forecast for Monday, 7/8 and Tuesday, 7/9, we will be starting residential collections at 6AM. Please have your cart(s) out by this time so that our drivers can collect your services. Thank you for your cooperation in this summer season, Recology King County Read more
We are thrilled to announce that Recology King County has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Recycling Public Education award by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA)! This prestigious and competitive award recognizes Recology King County as a true leader in public education within the waste and recycling industry. Recology King County (RKC) […] Read more
We are pleased to announce Gleanings, an exhibition of work created by 2024 Artists in Residence Margie Livingston and Kalina Winska. Please join us to celebrate: Opening reception at Mutuus Studio, September 6th, 6 PM – 9 PM. Closing reception on September 14th, 1 PM – 5 PM, artist talk at 2 PM Additional exhibition […] Read more
Recology Diverts 1.4 Million Tons of Materials from Landfills, Delivers on Key Sustainability Goals in Latest Sustainability Update Highlights Include a 27 Percent Increase in Composting, Investments in Landfill-Gas-to-Energy systems SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2024 – Recology, a leading resource recovery company on the West Coast, has released its 2024 Sustainability Update, showcasing the company’s […] Read more
Hello, Des Moines Residents! Recology is hosting a drop-off event to collect extra bags of trash for Recology Des Moines customers. The event is free of charge, and proof of residency is required to participate, with limits as described below. Event: Free Waste Collection Event for Des Moines Residents* When: Saturday, October 19th, 8:00 […] Read more
Recology is proud to announce the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report! This year’s report showcases our company-wide commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our diverse employee-owners, and partnering with local communities to achieve our shared goals. Read more
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 […] Read more