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What Does Washington’s ORCA Legislation Mean for Communities?

November 24, 2025

ORCA is coming. Is your community prepared? ORCA will require many Washington communities to offer expanded organics collection in the coming years.

Spokane County's Waste to Energy facility

Spokane has the only Waste to Energy Facility in Washington State!

November 13, 2025

Spokane’s Unique Role in Waste-to-Energy Did you know that Spokane is home to the only waste-to-energy facility in Washington State? It sits on the West Plains near Spokane International Airport…

Anaerobic Digestion

April 1, 2025

Why is anaerobic digestion so cool? It’s a great solution to the challenges we face with waste management. This process takes waste that would otherwise occupy a landfill, emitting potent…

Long Island Landfill

October 7, 2024

The imminent closure of the Long Island landfill will force 13 communities to make monumental waste management decisions, very quickly.

A bucket of food waste that will be used as compost in an organics management plan.

It’s International Compost Awareness Week!

June 3, 2024

It’s International Compost Awareness Week! Composting is a virtuous cycle that benefits all parties involved, including: BioCycleWe’re partnering with several regional businesses, from Rockwood Retirement to the Snoqualmie Casino, to…

A picture of a dairy cow meant to signify using food well and food waste.

Using Food Well – Washington HB2301 enhances HB1799

March 22, 2024

In 2022, Washington House Bill 1799 set a goal of diverting 75% of organic waste by 2030 (with a baseline of 2015 data) and diverting at least 20% of edible…

Beyond the Bin: How Seattle Schools Revolutionized Waste Management

March 19, 2024

As the Resource Conservation Manager for Seattle Schools, I’ve always been on the lookout for innovative solutions to enhance our waste management practices. When we discovered dumpster monitoring, it redefined…

A picture of a city of Spokane dumpster meant to signify how municipalities can navigate rising waste costs.

Navigating Rising Waste Costs

March 1, 2024

Since starting Resource Synergy in 2015, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of waste management and its financial impact on businesses in Spokane. The journey towards sustainability has been marked…

A Resource Synergy employee installs dumpster monitoring equipment at a Portland Public School.

Portland Public Schools Dumpster Monitoring Case Study

September 19, 2023

Seeking Efficiency Through Dumpster Monitoring Portland Public Schools is the largest school district in the state of Oregon. With a total of 81 schools serving almost 50,000 students, managing waste…

A picture of updated LED lighting outside a hospital.

Avista and Resource Synergy Partner to Retrofit Existing Lighting in Businesses

May 17, 2023

Resource Synergy partnered with Avista Utilities on a new Small Business Lighting Program.

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