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Five Composting Questions Answered

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

A few months ago we posted about the top five compost misconceptions from a survey we administered. Since then, we continue to receive more composting questions and wanted to answer the top five questions here. Meat bones and dairy…

Five Green Resolutions to Make Today

Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

With 2020 just days away, what better way to start the new year and decade with some practical ways to make your life more sustainable? There are a lot of tips and information out there, but these are some…

2019 – 2020 Holiday Collection Schedule

Posted on December 13, 2019December 29, 2019

Recology San Mateo County is closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day so employees can enjoy the holidays with their families. Compost, recycling, and garbage collection will be delayed by one day for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday customers for…

Sustainable Gift Guide

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

For this holiday season, you can find many different ways to be more sustainable when gifting presents to loved ones, from gifting experiences, being more mindful of the gifts you purchase, and wrapping those gifts sustainably. Gifting Experiences Gifting…

Lithium batteries are a risk when mismanaged

Posted on November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

It's nearly impossible to scan a modern home and not spot electronic devices with lithium-based batteries. From smartphones, watches and fitness trackers, to toothbrushes and toys, they are increasingly the power source of choice. Those batteries are also increasingly…

The Hard Facts About Plastic

Posted on October 18, 2019October 30, 2019

The recycling industry is under a microscope with the recent market changes and the impacts are being felt by the community. Whether it’s buyback closures, pollution, or landfilling seemingly ‘recyclable’ material, plastic is at the forefront of these conversations.…