Recology

Ever wondered which types of plastics get recycled most? Do you want to know what happens to your blue bin materials after they’re collected at the curb? In honor of #EarthMonth, we sat down with Julia Mangin, our Head of Sustainability, to discuss the truth about recycling and some of the mysteries that surround it. Check out our conversation at https://bit.ly/3VRLKwU.

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, our AAPI Employee Network Group came together to celebrate by creating baskets full of delicious Asian goodies for Recology operations and taking field trips to the Tofu Factory and SF Asian Art Museum! Our AAPI employee-owners are a valued part of so many teams within our company, and we are proud to celebrate them this month!

We had an amazing time at the Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade this past weekend! We loved seeing everyone who came out to cheer for our enthusiastic drill team, Binny and Buddy, and our employee-owners, and we can’t wait to see everyone at next year’s parade! 🎉

Happy Learn About Composting Day! Did you know that composting your food scraps and organics at home comes with huge environmental benefits? By choosing to compost, you’re helping to: 🌱 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 🌱 Divert significant amounts of organic waste from landfills 🌱 Create a valuable product that enhances soil health and promotes sustainable agriculture Watch the full video through the link in our bio to learn how one simple decision can create a huge positive impact on our planet!

Jim Mendoza, Director of Equipment Procurement & Maintenance, joined energy suppliers, industry analysts, and fleet managers on the #WasteExpo fuels panel, “Now & Next” to discuss fleet fuels and what trends we might see looking forward. Jim discussed our efforts around using renewable or alternative fuels at Recology and touched on the opportunities zero emission vehicles will bring to our industry. Thanks for speaking on behalf of Recology, Jim, and thank you WasteExpo for having us this week. See you next year!

Big Red made a big splash at #WasteExpo this week! Over a century ago, this beloved truck marked the shift from waste collection in horse-drawn wagons to our first fleet of trucks. We were thrilled to showcase Big Red alongside the unveiling of the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse truck—a testament to our rich heritage and exciting future.

We’re honored to highlight Recology Ostrom Organics (ROO) as the National Waste & Recycling Association's 2023 Organics Management Facility of the year at #WasteExpo this week! Kirk Steed, General Manager, spoke on ROO’s impressive accomplishments at the “Breaking the Barriers of Recycling Through Innovation, Partnerships & Education” roundtable along with other NWRA Recycling Award winners. Kirk highlighted how ROO has successfully processed over 136,000 tons of organic material and produced over 80,000 tons of organic compost since opening in 2020. Thanks for proudly showcasing our amazing facility, Kirk!

Yesterday at #WasteExpo, Recology CEO Salvatore Coniglio participated on the National Waste & Recycling Association's Women’s Council Spotlight panel, "Empowering Engagement: Women's Affinity Groups as Catalysts for Organizational Success." Sal and his fellow panel members had the opportunity to discuss the significant role women's Employee Network Groups (ENGs) play in the workplace by fostering support, growth, and opportunities for women, particularly in industries like waste and recycling where women’s representation is crucial yet often under-recognized. Thank you for representing us, Sal, and thank you to our Women at Recology ENG for all the work that you do!

We’re excited to announce that Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability, has been recognized as one of Waste360’s 2024 40 Under 40 award winners at #WasteExpo! Julia has been a part of the Recology family for nine years, and we’re incredibly proud to have her on the team. As a rising leader in our industry, she’s already accomplished so much, and we can’t wait to witness her continued success in the future! Join us in congratulating Julia and read more about her award at https://bit.ly/3y8PGQb!

We’re thrilled to be joining New Way® Trucks and Hyzon in showcasing North America’s FIRST hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse truck at WasteExpo today! Following its debut at WasteExpo, the truck will come to Recology to test on routes in California. “This development is a major milestone, and we're thrilled to be the first to demo this technology to help move our business and the industry forward,” said Recology CEO Salvatore Coniglio. Read more at https://bit.ly/3wqDCZQ and stay tuned for more exciting updates!