King County solid waste advisory committees adopt first recommendations to make regional recycling more successful
Based on recommendations from the Responsible Recycling Task Force, King County and its 37 regional city partners are considering changes to recycling rules that would move plastic bags and wrap out of the residential comingled recycling bin and into alternate recycling channels.

Spanish-language classroom workshops are available for elementary schools
These Spanish-language workshops teach students how to properly dispose of waste and to make choices that reduce waste and protect the environment.

King County's Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station earns 'Best Project' award
The King County Solid Waste Division earned local honors for its newest recycling and transfer station, which advances the division’s commitment to environmentally and economically sound solid waste management.

New solid waste disposal rate to support facility upgrades, service improvements and low-income discount
A solid waste disposal rate that includes a discounted fee for qualifying low-income customers has won unanimous support from the King County Council.

King County Executive proposes discount for low-income solid waste customers
King County Executive Dow Constantine has proposed a discounted fee for qualifying low-income customers at County solid waste disposal facilities. This discount is meant to help low-income customers better afford the basic costs of living, including essential county services.

King County's Factoria Recycling and Transfer Station earns Solid Waste Association of North America's Gold Excellence Award
The King County Solid Waste Division has received national recognition for its newest recycling and transfer station, which advances the division's commitment to environmentally and economically sound solid waste management.

Recycling task force focusing on near-term solutions to market changes in King County
A new task force is developing a coordinated approach to improving recycling in King County.

King County Green Schools Program recognizes 83 schools, two districts for resource conservation
The King County Green Schools Program helps schools and school districts engage students and employees in learning about and practicing resource conservation.

"Secure Your Load Day" encourages everyone do their part, improve road safety
June 6 is "Secure Your Load Day," and King County encourages everyone to properly secure their loads to help save lives, keep roadways safe and clean, and avoid fees.

KOMO4 News: Earth Day – Youth innovators and leaders
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson's regular segment on KOMO4 News.

Seeking submissions: Be a force of nature with a camera lens
This Earth Day, we're looking for photographers to capture what makes King County so special – its natural beauty. We're holding a photo contest and the winner will get two tickets to a King County Parks Marymoor Park concert.

Draft Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (draft Plan) moves to next phase
The draft Plan and draft Environmental Impact Statement will be revised to address public comments, comments from the Department of Ecology and other agencies, and the King County Executive's recommendations.

King County Green Schools Program recognizes eight schools for resource conservation
The King County Green Schools Program is recognizing eight schools this month for increasing recycling, conserving energy and water, and reducing food waste and paper use.

KOMO4 News: Indoor air quality
King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson's regular segment on KOMO4 News.

Community invited to comment on future of recycling, transfer facilities, and disposal
King County releases Draft Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for public comment. Deadline to submit comments is March 8, 2018.

Nominations sought for King County’s Earth Heroes at School awards program
Teachers, students, school employees and others who are helping to reduce waste, save resources and improve the environment are eligible to receive recognition from King County through the Earth Heroes at School program.