Category: Re+
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King County’s new recycling and transfer station in Algona nears completion and features improved water quality, restored habitat
When the South County Recycling and Transfer Station in Algona opens this summer to replace its 60-year-old predecessor, customers of King County’s newest solid waste facility will find convenient waste disposal and a wide range of recycling options. Built with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship to ensure long-lasting service for communities in and around…
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National food waste solutions summit provides King County Solid Waste Division opportunity to highlight local efforts
Nationwide, between 30-40% of all food and beverages are wasted and in King County, about 17% of what goes to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is food, much of it still edible. All that food emits methane, a potent greenhouse…
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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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Investing in climate solutions: King County awards $2.3 million to 14 innovative projects that reduce waste
King County last spring announced the Re+ Circular Economy grant recipients, awarding $2.3 million to 14 innovative projects aimed at reducing waste and increasing reuse and recycling. Each funded project contributes to Re+, King County’s initiative to reinvent the region’s…