Category: Waste Reduction

Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Exhibitions: Work by Kate Rhoades, Weston Teruya and Cristina Velázquez

April 28, 2016

Locations Art Studio at 503 Tunnel Ave. Environmental Learning Center Gallery at 401 Tunnel Avenue When Reception–Friday, May 20, 2016, 5-9pm Reception–Saturday, May 21, 2016, 1-3pm Additional viewing hours-Tuesday, May, 2016, 5-7pm with gallery walk-through with artists at 6:00pm at 401 Tunnel Avenue Admission is free and open to the public, all ages welcome, wheelchair accessible. http://www.recologysf.com/AIR The Artist in Residence … More Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Exhibitions: Work by Kate Rhoades, Weston Teruya and Cristina Velázquez

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Recycling Economics: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

April 28, 2015

John Porter, Recology Guest Blogger San Francisco Region Group Controller Since I started at Recology a few years ago, one of the most common questions I receive surrounds both the environmental and economic impact of recycling. It’s usually in some form of: “How could the environmental and financial costs of sorting, shipping and processing of recyclables … More Recycling Economics: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

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California Passes Progressive Organics Recycling Bill

November 17, 2014

The last few months proved to be significant for California’s environmentalists and waste & recycling industry alike. In addition to signing SB 270, the nation’s first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1826 (Chesbro), requiring commercial businesses to begin recycling organics. According to Assembly Bill 1826, organics include “food waste, green waste, … More California Passes Progressive Organics Recycling Bill

Recology San Mateo County Congratulates BizSMART Award Winners

June 19, 2014

The BizSMART @ Work is an annual award program recognizing businesses and multi-family complexes that are leading the way to reduce waste and conserve natural resources. Recology San Mateo County (Recology) would like to congratulate this year’s BizSMART @ Work Award winners. Recology’s team thrives on working with the businesses and multi-family complexes to help … More Recology San Mateo County Congratulates BizSMART Award Winners

Recology Western Oregon Partners with Local Veteran to Restore and Donate Thousands of Bicycles in Yamhill County

May 12, 2014

Three years ago, Dean Williams, a retired Vietnam Veteran from Amity, OR, noticed a few perfectly good bikes on a pile of scrap metal at a nearby waste facility. At the time, his granddaughter’s bike was recently stolen, so he went in to ask about purchasing one. From that day on, Dean has been dedicated … More Recology Western Oregon Partners with Local Veteran to Restore and Donate Thousands of Bicycles in Yamhill County

Help California Save Water – Compost

May 6, 2014

In honor of International Compost Awareness Week (May 5 – 11), an initiative created by the US Composting Council, we’re sharing our thoughts on this years focus: “Compost: The Solution to Sustainable Soil and Water.” The traditional reasons to participate in a curbside compost program are to keep materials out of landfills and to return nutrients, … More Help California Save Water – Compost

SF Residents Can Recycle Old Clothes, Linens, and Other Textiles

April 30, 2014

Unwanted or worn out clothes and other textiles, such as fabrics woven from thread or yarn, can be recycled through Recology’s RecycleMyJunk program. SF Residents can call (415) 330-1300 to schedule a pickup or email us through the “contact us” form on our website, RecycleMyJunk.com. Our textile recycling program also accepts backpacks, purses, belts, and … More SF Residents Can Recycle Old Clothes, Linens, and Other Textiles

13 Compelling Reasons to Compost

April 7, 2014

Recology compost programs are designed to return nutrients back to our soils, and essentially back to our dining tables. Composting turns food scraps and yard trimmings into useful materials; the best and highest use of natural resources.  Compost is a viable alternative to chemical fertilizers because it adds many nutrients to soil and doesn’t pollute groundwater, … More 13 Compelling Reasons to Compost

Turning Municipal Waste into Energy: Recology Runs on Alternative Fuel

March 3, 2014

Guest blogger, Chris Choate, VP of Sustainability at Recology, leads us through the dynamic world of creating biofuels. Recology is driven to find the social, environmental, and economical solution to power our fleet of vehicles with fuel produced from the residual resources (waste material) from your trash. We’ve spent a lot of time evaluating and researching ways to … More Turning Municipal Waste into Energy: Recology Runs on Alternative Fuel

Building a Culture of Zero Waste

September 6, 2013

Guest blogger, Malaika Thorne, Sustainability Program Manager at Recology on WASTE ZERO and Zero Waste.  Yesterday, an independent panel consisting of former Mayors, architects and reps from the World Bank, the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and Siemens recognized ten cities around the world for their leadership in urban sustainability practices. San Francisco was recognized for it’s work in “waste management”. … More Building a Culture of Zero Waste