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Recycling

King County Residentail Recycling Tips (PDF, 23 K)

"Project Driveway" Recycling Bins (PDF, 2.1 MB)
Twenty-two local organizations teamed with King County to decorate curbside recycling bins as works of art.

Best Workplace for Recycling – Criteria for selection (PDF, 54 K)
Increase recycling at your workplace with suggestions from this list.

Recycling Guidelines for King County Transfer Stations (PDF, 186 K)
Recycling is available at all county stations EXCEPT Algona and Factoria. Learn what can and can't be recycled at King County transfer stations.

Seadrunar Recycling Facility Tour (PDF, 3.54 MB)
A photo tour of the Seadrunar recycling plant in South Seattle.

Summary Report of the 2001 Survey of Washington State's Recycling Industry (PDF, 553 K)
Results of the 2001 Survey of Recycled Material Collectors and Haulers, Transporters, Processors, and Re-Manufacturers.

Food Scraps and Food Waste Recycling

Renton Residental Pilot Report (PDF, 1.26 MB)
The city of Renton and 1,500 households completed an every-other-week collection of 3 solid waste streams - garbage, recycling and organics.

Food Scrap Recycling FAQ's (PDF, 53 K)
Frequently asked questions and answers about residential food scrap recycling in King County—from the "Recycle Food. It's Easy To Do" education campaign.

Tips for Recycling Food Scraps in King County—How to Get Started at Home (PDF, 52 K)
From King County's "Recycle Food. It's Easy To Do" education campaign.

King County Food Scrap Recycling Factoids (PDF, 52 K)
Interesting facts, figures and information about food scrap recycling in King County—from the "Recycle Food. It's Easy To Do" education campaign.

Half of US food goes to waste (PDF, 26 K)
Article reprinted from http://foodproductiondaily.com (external)

Food Scrap Recycling: The Endless Cycle (PDF, external)
Alameda County, CA photo essay of the food scrap loop.

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