Recology King County
USDOT 1461419 · Seattle, Washington · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Recology King County (dba Cleanscapes Inc) is a company based in Seattle, Washington, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 184 power units and 270 drivers, which ranks it #27 by fleet size among 186 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Washington. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 12 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 8.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 2.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Recology King County |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Cleanscapes Inc |
| USDOT number | 1461419 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 7303 8Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 |
| Phone | (206) 859-6700 |
| First registered | Feb 9, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1461419.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 184 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.47 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2,999,030 miles reported for 2023 – about 16,299 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 241 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Washington carriers with 50+ units (186).
| Measure | Recology King County | Same size, US | WA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 219% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 39% lower than average |
| Inspections | 12 | 12 with a driver check, 8 with a vehicle check, 9 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Recology King County?
Recology King County is registered with USDOT number 1461419.
How many trucks does Recology King County have?
It reports 184 power units (0 tractors, 184 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 270 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 29, 2024).
Where is Recology King County located?
Its registered physical address is in Seattle, Washington 98108.
What is the out-of-service rate of Recology King County?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 8.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.