With wood waste making up around 40% of the infeed to mixed C&D recycling facilities, we see a lot of it! In 2020, The United Group took in over 100,000 tons of clean and mixed wood debris. But where does it all go? Well at least part of it is turned into the twelve organics…
Metal for Meals
On Saturday, United Metals, a division of The United Group focused on recycling, buying and selling metals, hosted a Metal for Meals: Scrap Metal Drive benefitting Sound Generations and their food programs for older Americans. Over 140 community members brought their scrap metals, appliances and literal kitchen sinks to our containers at the Shoreline/Lake Forest…
Your Mulch Horoscope
Different Organics and What They Mean Like tea leaves or tarot cards, the same can be said about what type of organic you choose. These products from Clearview Nursery & Stone and United Recycling & Organics can you give insight into your personality. 3-Way Topsoil: Like the Premium Topsoil, you are two birds of…
Earth Day 2021: The R(E)volution of Residential Construction Standards
Hope. The desire for a positive change, a universal belief that keeps us going. We all hope for a better future, a clean planet where we can all live and thrive. But that hope must create drive and action, especially now. This year’s Earth Day theme “Restore Our Earth” rejects the idea that our only…
Tiny Homes for Veterans: Carriage Houses Northwest
February 26, 2021 Marysville, Wash. — Kurt Galley, owner of Carriage Houses Northwest, towers above the rest. Standing at around 6’2”, it’s interesting that such a big presence is in the business of making tiny houses. Thirty-five, in fact, for Quixote Communities, a nonprofit that provides permanent supportive housing to people experiencing homelessness. These houses…
Stanwood Area Historical Society Expansion
United Recycling & Container’s Commitment to Local Historical Preservation February 18, 2021 The Stanwood Area Historical Society (SAHS) is one of the focal points of the community and life in Stanwood, a town of 7,000. It is a block of blue gray buildings and historical residences that host exhibits, war memorials and holiday events for…
Construction & Demolition Recycling: Climate Pledge Arena
Committed to stewardship. Driven by hope. With a pledge to be one of, if not the most, sustainable arena in North America, the Climate Pledge Arena will the be the center of art, culture and sports for Seattle. The United Group has been on site since 2019, assisting with the demolition of the iconic Key…
Drive-Through Food Pantry
In Collaboration With VOAWW (Volunteers of America Western Washington) We’re working with VOAWW (Volunteers of America Western Washington) again this coming Friday, November 20th to provide the community with a drive-through food pantry at the Everett mall. Stop by between 2:00pm-5:00pm if you’re in need of food! Located at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett,…