Recology CleanScapes
317 NW Gilman Blvd, #22 , Issaquah, Washington, United States

Recology CleanScapes began operations in October 1997 (as CleanScapes) providing exterior cleaning and maintenance for Seattle's Historic Pioneer Square District. In October 2011, CleanScapes merged with San Francisco-based and employee-owned Recology in order to enhance our waste zero capacity. Recology is a 90-year old company, a pioneer in waste reduction and recovery, and one of the largest operators of material recovery and organics processing facilitates in the western United States.

Proud to be a 100% employee-owned company
Recology is 100 percent owned by the Recology Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and not by any outside investors.Recology is the largest employee-owned company in the industry and has been honored multiple times by the national Employee Stock Ownership Plan Association for the quality of its ownership program and its positive impact on corporate performance.The Recology ESOP makes it easy for Recology to focus on providing long-term, sustainable solutions to our customers. It strengthens teamwork and collaboration by tying employees' performance to the overall success of the company.

 Our Mission

Recology companies operate in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington coordinating dozens of recycling programs to recover a variety of materials. Recology programs have been replicated throughout the country and serve as a national model for resource recovery initiatives. We are:

• The largest employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, partnered with over 113 communities;
• Parent to over 40 subsidiaries that provides integrated services to over 670,000 residential and 95,000 commercial customers in California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington; and
• Recognized as the industry leader in resource recovery, having established the first and largest curbside yard trimmings and food scraps collection program in the country.

Our Vision

Recology, an employee-owned company, sees a world without waste, where resources are used and re-used in a sustainable ecosystem that strives for their best and highest use.

Our Mission

Recology is a company dedicated to building exceptional resource ecosystems that protect the environment and sustain our communities. We strive for the best and highest use of all resources.

Our Commitment

WASTE ZERO is our rallying cry to make the best and highest use of all resources. Our commitments are to provide first-class customer service, to positively contribute to the quality of life within the communities we serve and to reduce our negative impacts on the environment. Our achievements are driven by our awareness of the impact on our children, the communities we serve and the planet we all share.

BEYOND WASTE Services

Recology CleanScapes offers consultation and waste audits to help businesses and organizations save money and conserve resources. Because recycling service costs significantly less than garbage collection, most businesses and organizations save money by wasting less and recycling more. Customers save even more by separating food and yard waste or by reducing waste altogether.

E-Waste

Electronic waste, or E-Waste, includes computers, monitors, and televisions. These products contain toxic chemicals that, if not disposed of correctly, cause environmental contamination and serious health impacts.

The resources below will help you dispose of E-Waste safely.

• Residents of the state of Washington can call 1.800.RECYCLE or visit the E-Cycle Washington website for E-Waste Disposal Information.
• The Take It Back Network provides information on how to dispose of hazardous waste materials, including E-Waste.

Roll Off Containers

CleanScapes provides tailored services and various size containers for your projects. We provide exceptional service for your large and small construction projects, interior and exterior remodels, demolition sites, landclearing, and special event. Let us make it easy for you. We'll provide a container and haul it to our recycling center.

Free Special Item Recycling (outside cart)

Recology CleanScapes also offers a curbside Special Item Recycling program for items that that are not accepted inside your recycling container and are hard to properly dispose of otherwise. Special Recycling Items include: small electronics & appliances, Styrofoam™ blocks, compact fluorescent light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, infant car seats, small camping propane canistershousehold batteries, clean wood, Nalgene bottles, PVC pipe, used cooking oil and used motor oil. Items require special preparation and/or a scheduled collection. Please see the links below for material preparation instructions.  Some of these items require special preparation. Please see the links below for materials preparation instructions.

The items listed below are not allowed in the garbage; as they are not accepted in the King County landfill system.

• Computers, TVs, monitors, laptops
• Concrete, rocks and dirt
• Oil-based paint, varnish, paint thinner, solvents
• Insecticides, herbicides, household cleaners
• Vehicle batteries and household batteries (alkaline, button, rechargeable)
• Motor oil and other vehicle fluids