News Archive for Eel River
Rethinking waste: Recology’s methane reduction strategy
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.
Crushing Cancer One Pink Can at a Time
Recology customers living in the city of Fortuna, you have the opportunity to show support for local cancer patients in a unique way! With a minimum tax-deductible donation of $100, Recology will provide you with a replacement for your personal can with either a 20- or 30-gallon pink can. Your new can will show your […]
Fees apply for certain items starting 7/1
Starting July 1st, fees will apply for e-waste disposal at our Fortuna Transfer Station. Residential Customers: $2 per item, regardless of size Commercial Customers: $780 per ton
Millions of Miles Driven; Zero Accidents
Recology is proud to announce that 5 Recology employee-owners were honored today at the 2022 Waste Expo conference for their outstanding safety records and commitment to the communities they serve.
Customer Service Offices Remain Closed
Please be advised: Due to impacts of COVID-19, the Recology Customer Service Office in Fortuna is closed to the public. In following local and statewide public health instructions, we encourage customers to pay their bills using online bill pay, pay by phone, or by mailing in bills. However, if you are unable to mail or […]
Read our 2023 Sustainability Report
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.
Best Practices for Recology Customers during COVID-19
Help keep yourself and Recology Eel River employee owners safe by following the guidance below. STOP & THINK What goes where? Sorting properly is critical to keeping recyclable material out of the landfill. Green waste materials go in the compost bin, while cardboard, paper, glass, metal, and plastic containers should go in the recycling. […]
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 […]