Author: Joe Basile
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10 years of repair: Solid Waste Division celebrates 100 community repair events across King County, providing free repair services to keep household items out of the landfill
Darren Moffatt has always loved tinkering. Although it’s not his day job, several times a year you’ll find him volunteering as a “fixer” at King County-sponsored repair events. He can be spotted working a screwdriver, applying glue, or even rewiring…
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Update: Factoria Recycling and Transfer Station reopens after completion of critical infrastructure improvements
The Factoria Recycling and Transfer Station is back to normal operations following a months-long floor resurfacing project to keep this critical public facility operational for years to come. The Solid Waste Division is grateful to the community and our customers…
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New law will strengthen statewide recycling, reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions
King County’s longstanding leadership in recycling will become stronger through the recent passage of Washington’s Recycling Reform Act – a comprehensive law that modernizes the state’s recycling system and promises to slash waste while boosting recycling rates. At the center…
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Final environmental review completed for new transfer station, making waste disposal and recycling more convenient for northeast King County
King County’s Solid Waste Division has completed the final environmental review for the new Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station Project. The new facility is part of the County’s long-range plans to support regional climate action goals by increasing access to…
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King County partners with Second Use to reduce waste – one door, lamp, or kitchen sink at a time
Whether you’re a DIY home repair expert, a vintage furniture aficionado, or just in the market for some lightly used plumbing fixtures, home reuse stores are an irreplaceable resource to find hidden gems at a reasonable price. They also give…
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King County’s Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station achieves zero energy certification, with more climate successes on the horizon
With installation of a new solar array and other energy-saving features completed, the Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station has been Zero Energy Certified by the International Living Future Institute, meaning that over the course of a year the facility generates…
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King County partners with Hopelink to help reduce food waste
One of the easiest actions we can take to help the planet is to reduce food waste. Our Solid Waste Division partnered with regional non-profit Hopelink for Food Waste Prevention Week – April 1-7 – to help spread the word…