Have you ever wondered if an item is recyclable? Perhaps you’re an avid recycler, but are you tired of driving around town dropping off hard-to-recycle items at various drop-off locations? Or are you looking for sustainable replacements for everyday items?
No matter where you are on your sustainable living journey, The Recology Store (located in Shoreline, Issaquah, Burien, and Bothell) is the place to shop for hard-to-recycle items, learn about recycling options, and find sustainable, low-cost products. It’s your one-stop shop for purchasing. waste products.
“A lot of people are surprised,” said Krista Jefferson, Recology retail sales manager. [that the stores] We also offer recycling at return stations. ”
At the Recology Store, you can bring in and return items that are difficult to recycle. For free (or a small fee), Recology collects items like used bicycles, hardback books, and Styrofoam and diverts them from landfills. In 2023, Recology Store collected more than 13,000 fluorescent light bulbs, more than 42,000 pounds of textiles, more than 9,000 electronics, just under 3,000 small appliances, and more than 11,000 pounds of batteries.
“We work with vendors whose operations have been thoroughly vetted, so you can be confident that what you bring to us is being recycled properly,” emphasizes Mr. Jefferson.
This store accepts a variety of categories and is convenient for recycling items that are difficult to recycle. Instead of driving across town to separate drop-off locations, you can return multiple items at the Recology Store.
Mr. Jefferson points out that there is a lot of confusion in the recycling industry. Although there are guides and resources available, it’s not always easy to understand what can be recycled and where. If you have any questions about recycling, the staff at the Recology Store is ready to answer them. You can bring your items in bags to find out what recycling options are available to you. If The Recology Store cannot accept them, we can often refer you to other local recycling resources.
Recology Store carries a variety of sustainable (locally sourced or produced) products. Mr. Jefferson said the store is filled with “a wide variety of products carefully selected to support our zero-waste mission: household items, health and hygiene products, toys and books, accessories, candles, cards, and more.” , we have it all. Whether you’re looking to kick your paper towel habit, fill containers with household cleaning products like laundry detergent or dishwasher detergent at our bulk station, or find a unique gift, we’ve got you covered. You can be confident that our products have been selected with sustainability in mind.”
Products sold at Recology Store go through a careful vetting process, so you can shop with confidence knowing you’re making a thoughtful, sustainable, and low-waste purchase.
Jefferson recommends getting organized and creating a designated space in your home to collect hard-to-recycle items. For example, there are boxes in the underground warehouse for collecting used textiles. That way, he can have all of his items in one place when dropping them off at The Recology Store.
She also says, “Our stores are here to provide real solutions to living more sustainably,” and that “every little switch adds up.” reminds us. Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle is a process and a journey, and it doesn’t happen overnight.
Be sure to check out The Recology Store and take advantage of their recycling services, knowledge, and products to continue reducing your impact on the planet.
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Ellie White is a freelance writer for Seattle Refined. Follow her adventures here.
