Recology is piloting the first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse truck in the U.S.! Partnering with @newwaytrucks and @hyzon, we're bringing cutting-edge technology to SF, advancing our efforts to reduce waste and use clean energy. Read more:

We're constantly seeking ways to improve recovery, increase efficiency, and reduce contamination in our recycling and composting processes. Read more about our continuous sustainability efforts at

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We’re excited to share our 2025 Sustainability Update! This year’s update highlights our continued efforts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, support our employee-owners, and partner with communities to promote recycling and composting. Learn more at

Marcelino Ramirez’ work ethic and big heart are just two of the reasons we’re proud to spotlight him during #WWRW. In his 10 years, he has earned the respect and appreciation from his fellow employee-owners. He enjoys the crew he works with and helping them whenever needed.

We’re excited to highlight Lindsay Rotteveel during #WWRW! As a Recology Safety Manager, Lindsay plays a vital role in promoting our safety culture throughout the region where she works. She works with employee-owners to advocate for best practices towards a safer workplace.

Join us in celebrating Waste and Recycling Workers Week! From our drivers, customer service representatives, skilled mechanics, Waste Zero teams, and every employee-owner in between, our waste and recycling workers go above and beyond to serve our communities. Thank you!

Curious to know how our organics facilities turn your apple core and grass into nutrient-rich compost? This #LearnAboutCompostDay, follow as we show you the process your green bin materials go through to become healthy soil that’s good for your food, the soil, and the planet!

The Recology team had an amazing time at the @carnavalsf Grand Parade, the largest multi-cultural celebration on the West Coast! As always, our drill team brought the energy alongside Binny, Buddy, and our amazing employee-owners. See everyone at the celebration next year 🎊

This past week, 3 former Recology San Francisco artists—Rania Ho, Josh Short, and Karrie Hovey—collaborated on a live art installation crafted entirely from discarded materials collected at a downtown San Francisco conference and the Recology Public Reuse & Recycling Area.

In just 60 days, our Recology Organics team carefully cures, tests, and screens your green bin material as it transforms it into nutrient-rich compost. This high-quality soil amendment supports healthier crops by improving soil structure, fertility, and water retention!

Our historic Green DeMartini and White Truck were showered with love at #WasteExpo this week! These retired trucks—displayed alongside our recognizable Recology truck—highlight the remarkable progress we’ve made in waste collection.

12 Recology Driver of the Year honorees were celebrated by the NWRA for their commitment to safety, years of service, route difficulty, and community engagement. Congratulations on your well-earned recognition, and thank you for the work that you do.

It’s International Compost Awareness Week, which means it’s the perfect time to celebrate one of the easiest ways to help the planet—composting! Learn more about the power of composting at

As #EarthMonth comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate our hard-working Waste Zero teams. Year-round, they lead in-person trainings and community outreach events to help educate customers on how everyday actions like recycling and composting protect our planet.

It was inspiring to connect with passionate individuals during @SFClimateWeek! We had an amazing time hosting visitors at our SF facilities and providing a special viewing and artist talk with KALW radio at our Mills Building AIR exhibition. Thank you to everyone who came out!

As we celebrate #EarthDay, it’s important for us to recognize the role landfills play for items that can’t be recovered. Through investing significant resources to minimize their environmental impact, Recology is dedicated to managing landfills responsibly.

Last year, we became the first waste and recycling company in North America to pilot a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection truck! We’re excited to continue advancing sustainable operations while we focus on making the best use of energy to get the job done.

This #EarthMonth and every month, we’re committed to lowering our carbon footprint, especially throughout our network of material recovery facilities, like our newly upgraded Santa Rosa MRF in collaboration with Machinex. Video credit: Alexandre Zacharie

We’re still buzzing about this year’s Driver of the Year awards, where we had 5 Honorable Mentions across our SF operations alone! To maintain perfect safety records across SF’s hilly neighborhoods and narrow streets is truly something to be proud of.

Happy #EarthMonth! We've come a long way from our early days of horse-drawn carts and the first fleet of vehicles from 100 years ago. Since then, we’ve been prioritizing the use of renewable and alternative fuel, perfectly aligning with this year’s theme: “Our Power, Our Planet".

Proper battery disposal isn’t just about fire safety, it’s about protecting real people. Every time you set batteries aside for safe disposal, you’re taking an active role in protecting your community. Learn more about safe battery disposal at