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Recology Sonoma Marin highlights lower landfill tons, new local recycling facility and community programs
Summary
Recology staff told the Cotati council the company cut landfill tonnage by 17% since 2018, opened a new $35 million materials recovery facility and is running local education, reuse and audit programs to boost diversion.
Representatives from Recology Sonoma Marin presented service and program updates to the Cotati City Council, reporting lower landfill tonnage, a new materials recovery facility and several community-focused diversion initiatives.
Celia Ferber, Recology’s community relations and sustainability manager, told the council Recology has served Cotati since late 2017 and serves roughly 2,200 customers in the city. She said landfill tonnage for Cotati fell from 5,101 tons in 2018 to 4,245 tons in 2024 — a 17% reduction — while recyclable and composted tons rose from about 2,800 tons in 2018 to over 3,600 tons in 2024 (a roughly 29% increase).
Ferber said 54% of Cotati customers use 20- or 32-gallon garbage carts, a sign…
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