Recycling
How much waste is produced in the United States each year?
In 2001, U.S. residents, businesses, and institutions produced more than 229 million tons of municipal solid waste.
*http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/facts.htm
How many pounds of waste is produced per person, per day in the United States?
In 2001, approximately 4.4 pounds of waste was produced per person per day. This number is up from 2.7 pounds per person per day in 1960.
*http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/facts.htm
How much waste is diverted away from landfills through recycling each year in the United States?
Recycling, including composting, diverted 68 million tons of material away from landfills and incinerators in 2001, up from 34 million tons in 1990. *http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/facts.htm
Where are the recycling drop-off depots in Central Oregon and what recyclables do they accept?
CROOK COUNTY:
1. Prineville Disposal (541) 447-5208, 1751 N Main St. Prineville, OR
Recycles: newspaper, corrugated cardboard, magazines, catalogs, clear glass, and motor oil. This service is for customers only as space is available and offers curb-side recycling across county.
2. Crook County Landfill (541) 447-2398, 5601 SW Houston Lake Rd. Prineville, OR
Recycles: motor oil, car batteries, tin cans, milk jugs, clear and colored glass, newspaper, and cardboard.DESCHUTES COUNTY:(For more specific directions to the following locations call Deschutes Recycling, LLC at 388-1910.)
1. Knott Landfill Site (541) 383-4388 (541) 317-3163 office, 61000 27th St. Bend, OR
Recycles: aluminum, cardboard, brown bags, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, batteries, plastic bottles, scrap metal, tin cans, and motor oil.
2. Deschutes Recycling (541) 388-1910 61020 27th St. Bend, OR
Recycles: computers, televisions, tires, appliances, paper, aluminum, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles, glass, medical waste. Click here for a complete list of recyclable materials
3. Negus Transfer & Recycle Station (541) 548-7232 East of Canal Blvd. On Negus Way Redmond, OR
Recycles: aluminum, cardboard, brown bags, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, batteries, plastic bottles, scrap metal, tin cans, and motor oil.
4. Northwest Transfer & Recycle Station. Between Tumalo and Sisters on Fryrear Rd.
Recycles: aluminum, cardboard, brown bags, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, batteries, plastic bottles, scrap metal, tin cans, and motor oil.
5. Southwest Transfer & Recycle Station Between Sunriver and La Pine off Hwy 97
Recycles: aluminum, cardboard, brown bags, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, batteries, plastic bottles, scrap metal, tin cans, and motor oil.
6. Alfalfa Transfer & Recycle Station. At the end of Johnson Rd. in Alfalfa
Recycles: aluminum, cardboard, brown bags, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, batteries, plastic bottles, tin cans, and motor oil.OTHER DROP OFF STATIONS in Deschutes County:
(For more specific directions on the following locations call Deschutes Recycling, LLC at 388-1910.)
1. Black Butte Ranch: Storage yard
Recycles: aluminum, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, plastic bottles, and tin cans.
2. Eagle Crest: Maintenance/Housing area
Recycles: aluminum, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, plastic bottles, and tin cans.
3. La Pine: Industrial park
Recycles: aluminum, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, plastic bottles, and tin cans.
4. Sisters: Fire Station
Recycles: aluminum, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, plastic bottles, and tin cans
5. West Bend: on Simpson Rd. west of Century Drive
Recycles: aluminum, glass bottles, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, plastic bottles, and tin cans.JEFFERSON COUNTY:
1. Madras Sanitary Service (541) 475-2071, 1778 NW Mill St. Madras, OR
Recycles: newspaper, cardboard, glass, tin, aluminum, motor oil, magazines, milk jugs, and large pieces of metal.
2. Box Canyon Transfer Station (541) 475-1983 McTaggart Rd. east of Madras
Recycles: newspaper, cardboard, glass, tin, aluminum, motor oil, magazines, milk jugs, and metal. They take recyclables for free.
3. Other Drop-off Depots in Madras for newspaper only:
Les Schwab 475-3834, 28 NE Plum St.
Tiger Mart 475-7127, 1210 SW Hwy 97
Madras Coffee Station 475-6044, 118 SW 5th
Who do I call to get curbside recycling?
CROOK COUNTY:
All of Crook County: Prineville Disposal (447-5208)
Beyond Prineville city limits in Crook County: Crook County Disposal (416-0280)DESCHUTES COUNTY:
Bend area north of Greenwood, Newport, and Alfalfa Market Rd (Includes: Tumalo, Deschutes Junction, Cimmaron City, and Alfalfa): Bend Garbage & Recycling (382-2263). View recycling preparation guide here.
Bend area south of Greenwood Ave. and Sunriver: Cascade Disposal (382-6660). Redmond, Black Butte, Camp Sherman, Terrebonne, and Sisters area: High Country Disposal (548-4984)
La Pine: Wilderness Garbage & Recycling (536-1194)
Sisters: City of Sisters (549-6022)Recycling Preparation Guides for High Country Disposal Customers:
City of Redmond
Outside Redmond city limitsJEFFERSON COUNTY:
Madras, Culver, and Metolius: Madras Sanitary Service (475-2071)
Crooked River Sanitary - service in Crooked River Ranch (548-1542)
Where can I dispose of personal medical waste, such as diabetic supplies and needles?
Bend Garbage & Recycling takes medical waste, including needles. For more information, please call Bend Garbage & Recycling at 382-2263.
Can I recycle yogurt containers and dairy tubs?
Yes, effective September 1, 2007. This includes yogurt containers, margarine tubs, cheese tubs, etc. The recycling roll cart will be collected every-other week on the same day as your garbage service. The old red and blue bins will be used for glass only and will be collected on the same day as your commingle recyclables. Click here to view all acceptable curbside recyclables.
Where does the recycling go?
CROOK COUNTY: Recycling from the Crook County Landfill, which receives Crook County Disposal's recyclables, is sent to the following landfills and processing companies:
Newspaper: Knott Landfill in Bend, OR
Cardboard: Farwest Fibers in Portland, OR
Plastic: Farwest Fibers in Portland, OR
Glass: Knott Landfill in Bend, OR Tin: Knott Landfill in Bend, OR
Batteries: Prinefille Motor Supply Inc. in Prineville, OR
Motor oil: Central Waste Oil Haulers in Bend, OR
Prineville Disposal sends their recyclables to the following processors:
Newspaper: Blue Heron Paper Company in Oregon City, OR
Cardboard: Weyerhauser in Albany, OR Glass: Owens Illinois in Portland, OR
White paper: Smurfit in Portland, OR
Magazines and catalogs: Smurfit in Portland, OR
Phone books: Local Qwest company
Motor oil: Central Oregon Waste Haulers in Bend, OR
Scrap metal: Swift & McCormick in Redmond, OR
DESCHUTES COUNTY: Recyclables from Deschutes County are sent to the following processing companies:
Newspaper: Norpack (Weyerhauser) in Longview, WA.
Cardboard: Weyerhauser in Springfield, OR
Comingled: KB Recycling in Clackamas, OR
Plastic: KB Recycling in Clackamas, OR
Office paper: Garter Services in Salem, OR
Glass: Knott Landfill in Bend, OR
Aluminum: Central Oregon Recyclers (Haines/Central Oregon Distributors Inc.)
Computers: Computer Drives Connections in Cornelius, OR
Tires: Crider Construction in Prineville, OR
Batteries: Les Schwab in Prineville, OR
Motor oil: Central Waste Oil Haulers in Bend, OR
JEFFERSON COUNTY: Jefferson County's recyclables are sent to the following processing companies:
Newspaper: Norpack (Weyerhauser) in Longview, WA
Cardboard: Weyerhauser in Springfield, OR
Comingled: Farwest Fibers in Portland, OR
Plastic: KB Recycling in Clackamas, OR
Magazines: KB Recycling in Clackamas, OR
Glass: Owens Illinois in Portland, OR and Strategic Industries in Portland, OR
Tin and steel: Ira's Sales and Service in Madras, OR
Scrap wood: Bar Seven A Trucking Inc. in Redmond, OR
How can I get a recycling program started in a school or business?
One option is to contact reSource's EarthSmart program for implementing a recycling program in a school. EarthSmart also has plans for waste prevention, composting, and reusing that cooperate with local garbage and recycling collectors. Call reSource at 383-3638 or go to www.resourceoregon.org for more information.
Central Oregon garbage and recycling collectors provide recycling services and information to local schools and businesses. Here is a list from Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties:
Crook County:
Powell Butte Disposal (548-3005), Prineville Disposal (447-5208), and Crook County Disposal (416-0280).Deschutes County: Bend Garbage and Recycling (for N. Bend 382-2263), Cascade Disposal (for S. Bend and Sunriver 382-6660), High Country Disposal (for Redmond 548-4984), and Wilderness Garbage & Recycling (for La Pine 536-1194).
Jefferson County: Madras Sanitary Service (475-2071)
Some good web sites to check out for tips on starting up recycling programs are:
www.resourceoregon.org. www.recyclemore.org (schools & businesses)
www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/edu.html (schools & businesses) www.oregongreenschools.org (schools)
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/teach_comp.htm (schools)
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/recycle.htm (businesses)
www.metro-region.org/index.cfm (businesses)There are several books in the Deschutes Public Library about recycling. Many of them are directed towards children, however some touch on reusing materials for arts and crafts in a classroom. The following books are good references for starting recycling programs in businesses:
50 Simple Things Your Business Can Do to Save the Earth by The EarthWorks Group, The McGraw-Hill Recycling Handbook by Herbert F. Lund. Easy Recycling Handbook by Dee McVicker. The Next Step: 50 More Things You Can Do to Save the Earch by The EarthWorks Group.If your business already has a recycling system and you would like to make your business more sustainable contact Melissa Toney and the WorkSmart program at reSource, 383-3638 or www.resourceoregon.org.
Where can I recycle my old or broken cell phone?
The drop-off cites in the Central Oregon area are as follows:
Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97701, (541) 385-6908.
Sprint 61302 South Hwy 97 Suite 27 Bend, Oregon 97702 (541) 317-5100.
You may also donate your cell phone to soldiers overseas by sending them to: OPERATION GRATITUDE , c/o GRC Wireless Recycling,11551 Interchange Circle South, Miramar, FL 33025
Please visit GRC Wireless Recycling at: http://www.grcrecycling.com/programs/operation-gratitude.cfm or call 877-744-3601 for more information about sending soldiers used cell phones.For more information on what to do with your old or broken cell-phone, and for addresses for places to send them to be recycled, please visit the following sites:http://www.recellular.net/home/home.asp
http://www.cashmyphone.com/scripts/cart.asp For information about starting a cell phone recycling program at your business, school, or organization, please visit: http://www.cellularcycle.com.
What are some other electronic devices that can be donated for recycling at the Central Oregon Environmental Center?
The Central Oregon Environmental Center, at 16 NW Kansas Avenue in Bend, will accept the following items for recycling:
cell phones, Ear Buds, Walkie Talkies (two-way radios), cell phone batteries, pagers, PDA's (e.g. Palm Pilot), cell phone cases and clips, DC car chargers, digital organizers, AC charge cords, desktop chargers, ink toner and cartridges.
Where can I dispose of my fluorescent lights?
Knott Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility accepts Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Tubes for recycling by appointment. Click here for more information
Where can I recycle antifreeze?
Deschutes Recycling now has a tank on site at the Knott Landfill to accept antifreeze on a daily basis. There is a $1/gallon fee, to cover their transportation costs. The antifreeze is eventually sent to a refinery in Salt Lake City, where it is recycled into an industrial lubricant.
