Recology

Recology is a leading waste management company dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through sustainable practices. Established in the early 1900s in San Francisco, California, Recology has evolved into a 100% employee-owned organization committed to environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Comprehensive Waste Management Services

Recology offers a wide range of services designed to minimize landfill usage and promote recycling and composting.

• Residential and Commercial Waste Collection: Providing efficient and reliable waste collection services tailored to the needs of both households and businesses.
• Recycling Programs: Implementing programs that encourage the separation and processing of recyclable materials, reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills.
• Composting Services: Operating large-scale composting facilities that process organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, into nutrient-rich compost used to enrich soil.
• Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling: Offering specialized services to recycle materials from construction and demolition projects, diverting significant amounts of waste from landfills.
• Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs): Operating state-of-the-art facilities that sort and process recyclable materials, ensuring high-quality commodities are produced for reuse.
• Landfill Operations and Gas-to-Energy Projects: Managing landfill sites and converting landfill gas into renewable energy, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainability and Community Engagement

Recology is deeply committed to sustainability, as evidenced by its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights several key achievements and goals.

• Diversion of over 1.3 million tons of recyclable and compostable materials from landfills.
• A 12% year-over-year increase in composting activities.
• Achieving over 90% renewable or alternative energy use in its fleet and facilities.

The company also engages in community outreach through programs like the Artist in Residence Program, encouraging artists to create works from recycled materials to foster environmental awareness and creativity.

Employee Ownership and Corporate Culture

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the waste industry, Recology fosters a culture of accountability and dedication. This ownership structure ensures that employees are directly invested in the company's success, leading to high levels of customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Operational Footprint

Recology operates over 26 collection companies, serving more than 2.5 million individuals and over 100,000 commercial customers across California, Oregon, and Washington.

Locations

Recology has offices in multiple locations that support its mission to provide sustainable waste management solutions and contribute to the communities they serve.

• San Francisco, CA, USA
• Cheyenne, WY, USA