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.
Hello, North Bend residents! On April 1, 2024, Recology King County will officially be your new recycling, food & yard waste, and garbage hauler. Recology King County currently serves 11 cities in the region, including over 150,000 residential and 12,000 commercial and multifamily customers. In February, you will receive a mailer that will include more info regarding […]
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.