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Recycling Guide
recycling guide
FOR LANE COUNTY
REDUCE
Why buy garbage? If you think
about it, you will notice that
everything in your garbage can is
something you paid for, either
directly or indirectly.
The three quickest ways to fill
your savings account instead of
your garbage are to reduce your
purchase of:
· individually packaged snacks
and condiments
· disposable eating/cleaning
products
· cheap items that break easily
Visit www.lanecounty.org/lessisbest
for lots of great ideas and resources
for living well with less waste.
Lane County Public
Works Waste
Management Division
maintains a priority
on Reduce, Reuse, and
Recycle by including
Reuse criteria in material
processing contracts wherever
possible. By partnering with the
community and contracting with
educators, we encourage waste
prevention (Reduce) and provide safe
disposal options for those materials
that cannot be reduced, reused, or
repaired. Visit:
www.lanecounty.org/recycle. Lane
County’s Master Recycler classes,
offered three times per year (one
class rotates in rural areas), educates
citizens all about how reducing waste
and recycling saves money and
builds a stronger community. Visit
www.lanecounty.org/masterrecycler.
REUSE
Lane County residents are so good
at taking old stuff to thrift stores
that many are overloaded and must
limit what they accept. Remember
to shop first at secondhand stores
and if your item is turned down at
thrift stores, try these ideas:
· list item for free on craigslist.com,
eugenefreerecycle@yahoo.com, or
freecycle.org
· post a note on bulletin boards
· announce to friends, in meetings
and gatherings
· set out the item (on your property)
with a “Free” sign
The City of
Springfield is
committed to
providing solid waste
management opportunities to the
citizens and businesses of Springfield
through local partnerships and
programs. The City of Springfield
Spring Clean-Up has been providing
free recycling and reuse opportunities
to Springfield residents for over
20 years, and the Springfield Leaf
Pickup Program gives households
an easy and environmentally friendly
disposal option for their fallen leaves.
For more information on these and
other programs, visit
www.springfield-or.gov and for
information on curbside recycling, visit
www.sanipac.com.
REPAIR
Repair2Reuse.org offers a
directory of who does repair on
a wide variety of items—from
coffee pots and radios to rocking
chairs; repair supports the local
economy while reducing the
environmental damage of new
product production.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Residential Recycling Services. . . . . . . 2
How to Prepare Your Materials. . . . . . 2
How to Get Curbside Service. . . . . . . . 2
Yard Debris Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Compost at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transfer Station Locations. . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recycling at Transfer Stations . . . . . . . 5
Hazardous Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . 6
“Sharps”/Needles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Televisions, Computers &
Electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fluorescent Bulbs & Paint. . . . . . . . . . . 7
Construction & Demo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Event Recycling Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Education & Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Community Cleanups .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reuse and Recycling Options. . . . . . . . 9
Garbage & Recycling Haulers. . . . . . 10
City & County Contact Info. . . . . . . . 10
Report Illegal Dump Sites . . . . . . . . . 10
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SPRINGFIELD, VENETA AND CRESWELL COLLECTION SERVICES
These cities ensure regular garbage and recycling collection for its residents through services provided by Sanipac, a private firm that has
been awarded an exclusive franchise to collect garbage and recyclables within the City limits. Any resident or business that needs garbage
or recycling collection services should contact Sanipac at (541) 736-3600. In addition to curbside collection services, city residents can take
advantage of several convenient recycling opportunities.
EUGENE, COTTAGE GROVE AND FLORENCE COLLECTION SERVICES
These cities regulate residential and commercial curbside services for waste, recycling and yard debris within their city limits to ensure
compliance with state laws. Cities develop service standards, set rates and license permits or franchise to ensure proper service standards. See
page 10 for a list of haulers and what areas they provide service to. Contact them directly to start up service, or for instructions, collection times
and prices.
ALL OTHER AREAS
Smaller cities either franchise with haulers, provide service through their public works department, or simply allow haulers to operate
unregulated. Cities of over 4,000 are required by state law to ensure that their residential garbage customers have recycling services at equal
convenience as trash services. In all other areas, private companies may or may not be available to provide services. See page 10 for a list of
haulers and the areas they serve. Lane County ensures that all residents have disposal and recycling options at 16 convenient transfer
stations throughout the county (see pages 4 and 5).
TO START CURBSIDE SERVICE:
Contact the garbage company listed as serving your area on page 10. Be
sure to follow their instructions regarding cart placement, materials collected, set-outs, schedules, etc.
CART PLACEMENT:
Carts should be spaced at least three feet apart from one another. Carts should be placed
for collection no earlier than 7 p.m. on the evening prior to collection day, and removed by midnight of the day of
collection. Carts may be placed into the street with the wheels up against the curb, but shouldn’t be placed where
they could block sidewalks or bicycle lanes.
COMMINGLED RECYCLING COLLECTION
The equipment used to sort commingled recycling is damaged when incorrect items are included.
Wishful recycling does NOT work. Be sure to follow your garbage hauler’s instructions. Please, DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN YOUR
RECYCLING THAT IS NOT specifically DESCRIBED AS OK.
HOW TO PREPARE RECYCLING—ALL MATERIALS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF FOOD RESIDUE
Recyclable Materials
Preparation
Aluminum—cans, foil, and trays
Clean thoroughly. “Ball-up” foil and trays into large ball.
Cardboard—corrugated boxes & paper bags
Flattening or folding optional, do not cut.
Cartons—milk cartons, soy milk and soup boxes,
1/2-gallon size or larger only
Curbside commingle sort systems cannot manage to capture and recycle anything
smaller than 1/2-gallon size. Lane County transfer stations can accept all sizes of
this material. Always open wide, rinse, and drip dry.
Glass Bottles and Jars ONLY—set out separately
DO NOT PLACE GLASS IN COMMINGLED BIN
Rinse containers. Don’t break. Remove lids. Labels are OK. Separate from
commingled recyclables according to your hauler’s instructions.
Motor Oil—NO other auto fluids, only motor oil
Store in unbreakable container with a screw top. Ask your hauler where to place
the container. DO NOT PLACE MOTOR OIL IN COMMINGLED BIN.
Newspaper—including glossy inserts
Paper—computer paper, junk mail, magazines, catalogs, gift wrap, and cereal,
soap, and shoe boxes. NO plastic-coated papers.
No paper plates, cups, napkins, towels, tissues. No foil-lined or tissue paper. No
to-go boxes. No pizza boxes. No food-contaminated paper.
Plastics—plastic bottles, tubs, jars and jugs ONLY. No other shape. It’s not about the
numbers at the curb, it’s bottles, tubs, jugs, jars only.
NO flat or flexible plastics at the curb.
Rinse, discard lids. DO NOT FLATTEN. Absolutely NO BAGS and nothing but
bottle, jar, jug, or tub shapes. Many grocery stores and all Lane County transfer
stations accept plastic bags.
Steel Cans
Clean thoroughly. Do NOT flatten or remove lids (if separated, discard lid).
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COMPOST AT HOME—
SAVE MONEY, GAIN VALUE
IN THE GARDEN
Composting in your own backyard produces
a valuable soil conditioner right on site and
reduces the need to purchase and haul soil, fertilizers, and other
products. Using compost reduces the need for water, fertilizers,
and pesticides. Lane County partners with BRING Recycling to
ensure that Earth Machine composters are available year-round, at
below-retail price. Stop by BRING at 4446 Franklin Blvd., visit their
website www.bringrecycling.org, or call
(541) 746-3023 for more information.
Lane County residents can purchase an
easy-to-use stacking Worm Box for $42.00 (plus
shipping) at www.createcompost.com. Select
the purchase option without worms and go to www.lanecounty.
org/compost for a list of local worm retailers and info on how to
keep the worms working for you. Worm casting are known to be
an extremely valuable plant food.
SPRINGFIELD CURBSIDE YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION
The City of Springfield offers curbside yard debris recycling as a
subscription service for garbage customers. Sanipac, the franchised
hauler, will provide a 65-gallon roll cart labeled Yard Waste and will
empty it every other week. The cost is $5 per month. Springfield
Sanipac customers can call (541) 736-3600 to subscribe for this
service.
EUGENE CURBSIDE YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION
Yard debris recycling is provided by all licensed garbage haulers as
part of regular garbage service. The cost of this service is included
in the monthly cost for most customers. Customers with less than
32-gallon biweekly trash service must pay to subscribe to the service.
Customers with no garbage service may subscribe to the service (see
page 10 for a listing of haulers).
LEARN HOW to Compost at several demonstration gardens
featuring self-guided tours and workshops offered by the OSU
Extension Service in cooperation with the City of Eugene. Contact
the Master Gardener Hotline at (541) 344-0265 or visit
www.eugenerecycles.org for composting information and
workshops schedules throughout Lane County.
Leaf Collection Programs
Leaves are a valuable resource for your landscape. You can
benefit from using them as mulch or in a compost pile. Use your
yard debris bin if you have that option, or haul leaves to compost
collection site. As a last resort, use a street leaf program if your
city provides it.
Springfield Leaf Pickup Program
Beginning shortly after Thanksgiving, city residents may bag
their fallen leaves and place them at curbside for free collection.
Route schedules are published in the Register Guard. Go to
www.springfield-or.gov or www.sanipac.com for more
information or call (541) 726-3637.
Other Cities’ Leaf Pickup Programs
City leaf program schedules are published in local newspapers.
Eugene offers free street leaves at www.eugene-or.gov/leaf or
call (541) 682-4800.
Contact your city using the list on page 10 or the city’s website.
FLORENCE YARD DEBRIS
Seasonal program (March-November, except May) accepts yard debris
on the third Saturday of every month, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at end of 27th
Street (west of Kingwood). $10 per pickup truck load, call for prices for
extra loads. Exact change or checks accepted. Call (541) 997-4106
for more information.
OTHER RURAL CITIES
Several rural cities offer periodic or special event collections of yard
debris. Contact the city in which you live to find out what recycling
options they currently provide for yard debris (see page 10 for a listing
of city contacts).
Lane County transfer stations in Glenwood, Cottage Grove, and
Florence offer a yard debris and wood waste option for a fee less than
that of garbage.
Drop-off locations offered by Lane Forest Products and Rexius
Sustainable Solutions are generally the lowest cost option. See Page 9.
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Lane County drop-off recycling
and refuse centers
LANE COUNTY TRANSFER SITES
www.lanecounty.org/waste
Glenwood Eugene/Springfield (541) 682-4120
3100 East 17th Ave., Eugene, 97403
Hours: Summer, Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Winter, Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sun.
Cottage Grove (541) 942-8986
78760 Sears Rd., Cottage Grove, 97424
Hours: Wed.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. all year
Creswell (541) 895-3274
34293 Cloverdale Rd., Creswell, 97426
Hours: Wed.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. all year
Florence (541) 997-6243
2820 N. Rhododendron Dr., Florence, 97439
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. all year
London (541) 942-0120
73111 London Rd., Cottage Grove, 97424
Hours: Sat. only, summer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Low Pass (541) 998-8215
22377 Hwy. 36, Cheshire, 97419
Hours: Fri. & Sat., summer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mapleton (541) 729-4787
13570 Hwy. 126, Mapleton, 97453
Hours: Sat. only, summer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Marcola (541) 933-2823
38935 Shotgun Creek Rd., Marcola, 97454
Hours: Wed.-Sat., summer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
McKenzie Bridge (541) 822-3748
55805 McKenzie Hwy., Blue River, 97413
Hours: Summer, Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon. & Thur. 1 p.m.-6 p.m.,
winter, Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon. & Thur. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Oakridge (541) 782-3923
48977 Kitson Springs Rd., Oakridge, 97463
Hours: summer Wed.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rattlesnake (541) 937-3403
82572 Rattlesnake Rd., Dexter, 97431
Hours: Wed.-Sat., summer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sharps Creek (541) 946-1029
74540 Sharps Creek Rd., Culp Creek, 97427
Hours: Sat. only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all year.
Swisshome (541) 268-4841
13711 Hwy. 36, Swisshome, 97480
Hours: Summer, Fri. & Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, Sat. only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Veneta (541) 935-1297
24444 Bolton Hill Rd., Veneta, 97487
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. all year
Vida (541) 896-3643
43843 McKenzie Hwy., Leaburg, 97489
Hours: Wed.-Sat., summer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walton (541) 935-5348
18585 Transformer Rd., Walton, 97490
Hours: Sat. only, summer, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., winter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer hours are April 1 to Sept. 30
Winter hours are Oct. 1 to Mar. 31
TIPS FOR SELF-HAULERS
If you’re coming in to visit one of our 16 transfer sites, keep these tips
in mind:
• Garbage costs money to dispose; talk to the fee collector or
recycler, or pick up a brochure for tips on reducing, reusing, and
recycling your garbage instead.
• Cover your load. Garbage fees double for loads that are
uncovered. This is to help keep our roads free of litter
and hazards.
• If you have a pick-up truck, pack your garbage toward the cab of
the vehicle, so you can easily drop off your recyclable materials
before you dump.
LANE COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION: (541) 682-4120
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recycling at transfer sites
RECYCLING IS GREAT, WASTE PREVENTION IS
BETTER! Learn how at www.lanecounty.org/lessisbest.
Low Pass
Mapleton
Marcola
McKenzie Bridge
Oakridge
Rattlesnake
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Antifreeze (households only, no businesses)
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Corrugated Cardboard
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Computers, TVs, Laptops (7 items or less)
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Glass Bottles & Jars
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High-Grade Paper (put in low grade paper if separate bin
not available)
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Juice & Milk Cartons
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Batteries—Auto and Household
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Low-grade Paper
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Magazines
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Motor Oil (household only, no businesses)
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Newspaper
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Oil Filters
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Plastics: Bottle, Tub & Jar shapes ONLY
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Plastic Milk Jugs (put in Plastics if separate bin not
available)
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Plastic Bags & Film (clean and dry--no black plastic)
X
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Walton
London
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Vida
Florence
X
Veneta
Glenwood
X
Swisshome
Creswell
Aluminum
Transfer sites are for residential
quantities only. Businesses call
(541) 682-4120 for referral.
Sharps Creek
Cottage Grove
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE CLEAN, WITH NO FOOD RESIDUE. Food
contamination of recyclable materials increases spread of disease,
creates unsafe working conditions, and turns recyclables into trash.
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Reusable Items (household goods, books, magazines, etc.)
Scrap Metal
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Sharps (hypodermic needles) (see page 6)
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Tin Cans
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Recovery Items with Fees
Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, etc.)
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Concrete
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Mattresses
Propane Tanks
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Tires
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Wood Waste
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Yard Debris
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hazardous waste disposal
Many common household products contain
hazardous ingredients. From paints and
hobby supplies to bathroom cleaners, pool
and lawn care products, anything with a
caution label such as Danger, Warning, or
Caustic can become a dangerous pollutant
to groundwater and streams when not
properly handled.
Avoid the use of these products to save
money and protect children and pets from
exposure.
When household chemical products are
leftover and unwanted, use Lane County’s
Hazardous Waste Facility for safe disposal.
It’s free to households.
www.lanecounty.org/hazwaste
Three Easy Steps to dispose of your
hazardous waste:
1.Call (541) 682-4120 to make an
appointment.
2.Keep wastes in their original labeled
containers if possible, or label known
items. Secure containers in a box to keep
them from tipping over in transit.
35 gallons Maximum, no commercial
quantities, no empty containers.
3.Enter the Glenwood disposal site through
the center lane and follow signs to
Collection Center. Please stay inside your
vehicle. Our staff will unload the waste for
you.
We CANNOT accept: asbestos, explosives (old
road flares OK), infectious waste, radioactive
waste, containers over 5 gallons.
Rural Collection Events are scheduled
several times a year. See our website or call
for dates and locations.
While there is no charge for household
services, businesses are offered services
for minimal fees. Call (541) 682-4120 for
information.
sharps, pharmaceuticals, and prescriptions
Household hypodermic needles and lancets are accepted at most Lane County transfer sites free of charge (see p. 4 for locations). By state law,
needles and lancets must be contained in a red, rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant container for disposal. Sharps containers are available
at pharmacies and are strongly recommended as they provide the best protection for handlers. Other red/orange rigid containers may be
acceptable; call Lane County at (541) 682-4120 for specifics. Milk jugs, coffee cans, beverage containers, etc., are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Health-care facilities and other commercial sources must make special arrangements to dispose of sharps and other medical wastes and may
NOT use transfer sites for disposal. Call (541) 682-4120 for referrals.
Medical plastics are NOT ALLOWED in standard recycling systems. Special arrangements with plastics recyclers may be available, see page 9 for
listings.
Leftover and outdated pharmaceuticals are a growing problem, and disposal options are limited due to current laws regarding controlled
substances. Please do not flush medication down the toilet or throw in the garbage. Pharmaceuticals may be taken to various police
stations in Lane County: Coburg, Cottage Grove, Eugene, Florence, Oakridge, Springfield and Lane County Sheriff’s Department (125 E. 8th Ave.,
Eugene). DEA has two collection events per year. To learn more, go to www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback.
televisions, computers, and electronics
IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF TELEVISIONS, COMPUTER MONITORS, CPUS, AND LAPTOPS IN THE GARBAGE. New state laws
have created the Oregon E-Cycles program to prevent toxic materials such as lead and cadmium from entering the environment.
To learn more about the E-Cycles program visit www.oregonecycles.org or call (888) 5-ECYCLE.
All Goodwill Stores, NextStep Recycling and Garten Services accept these E-Cycles items for for free (see page 9).
Lane County provides free recycling of computers, televisions, laptops, and monitors at six locations: Glenwood, Veneta,
Cottage Grove, Florence, Oakridge, and Vida transfer stations. Lane County also collects computer peripherals, as well as
office and entertainment electronics. Maximum seven items per visit. NO floor standing copiers or commercial use equipment.
Larger quantities and items that have been dismantled are not accepted. See page 9 for computer and electronics recyclers; visit
www.oregonecycles.org or call (888) 5-ECYCLE for a full listing.
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Because reuse provides better social and environmental benefits than recycling, please put a priority on reuse when shopping for your next
electronic device and visit NextStep Recycling, the nonprofit computer reuse and recycling stores in Eugene: (541) 686-2366.
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fluorescent lightbulbs
All fluorescent lamps contain small amounts of mercury that should not go into the trash. The good news is—they are recyclable! Convenient
drop-off of compact fluorescent bulbs and short tubes (4 ft. or less) is available for residents at most lighting stores and hardware stores in the
Eugene/Springfield area. Check www.lanecounty.org/lamps for a full list or ask at your favorite store. Lane County’s Hazardous Waste program
accepts tubes and bulbs by appointment at (541) 682-4120. Disposal is free for households and minimal disposal fee for businesses.
paint disposal and recycling
Oregon is the first state in the nation to enact a law requiring paint manufacturers to safely manage
leftover house paint from consumer and contractor jobs.
Convenient drop-off of unused house paint is available at a many paint stores in Lane County. Ask
at your favorite paint store, or call (541) 682-4120 for a list of locations in Lane County. For more
information about the statewide program, visit www.paintcare.org or www.lanecounty.org/paint.
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construction and demolition recycling
Approximately one-third of all the garbage landfilled is construction and demolition debris. Much of this material is reusable or recyclable, but
is separated on the construction site or delivered to a local materials recovery center. Construction and demolition projects can reduce costs
by separating out reusable and recyclable wood, metals, paper, concrete, and plastics. For more information on construction and demolition
waste options, visit www.eugenerecycles.org.
Mixed Loads of Construction Debris:
EcoSort Material Recovery Facility: (541) 726-7552
McKenzie Recycling: (541) 342-4254
Source-Separated Wood: Rexius Sustainable Solutions: (541) 342-1835
Lane Forest Products/Action Drop Box: (541) 345-9085
Source-Separated Concrete:
Eugene Sand and Gravel: (541) 485-1084
Delta Sand & Gravel: (541) 688-2233
Lane Forest Products: (541) 345-9085
Source-Separated Metal and Wire Scrap:
Schnitzer Steel: (541) 686-0515
Pacific Recycling: (541) 461-3443
Mid Valley Metals Recycling: (541) 726-9420
Usable Construction Materials and House Parts: BRING Recycling: (541) 746-3023
Habitat for Humanity ReStore: (541) 344-4809
Source Separated Corrugated Cardboard, Paper, Plastic Film and Wrap:
large quantities: International Paper Recycling: (541) 744-4100
small quantities: Lane County Transfer Stations: (541) 682-4120
event recycling options
Lane County Waste Management, in
partnership with City of Eugene, offers
recycling and compost collection bins to
events that wish to recycle. Call to reserve
the type and number of bins you will
need—one for each trash can you plan
to provide. Ask your garbage service to
provide recycling or take the collected
materials directly to a recycle station. To
reserve the bins for your event, call
(541) 682-2059. Bins are available on a
first come, first serve basis. A cleaning and
damage deposit may be required.
Zero-Waste Events!
For small events, Lane County Master
Recyclers lend out picnic kits of washable
utensils, plates, cups, napkins, etc. 4 kits
of 25 each are available on first come, first
serve basis. Neither matching nor elegant,
the kits are popular nonetheless. Call to
make a reservation: (541) 682-2059.
Larger events can go Zero Waste too.
Compostable food service items are
widely available. Local composter Rexius
Sustainable Solutions will accept event
material with prior arrangement only.
A new local
company, Waste
Free Oregon,
offers full
zero-waste
management
services—even
durable utensils—
at reasonable rates.
(541) 232-2834.
See page 9 for
more event
recycling resources.
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free education and resources
MASTER RECYCLER PROGRAM
COMMUNITY AND K-12 RECYCLING EDUCATION
This free nine-week course offers Lane County citizens a chance to
learn all about recycling: what goes where and
why, opportunities in this growing industry,
and how citizens can make a difference. Master
Recyclers “pay” for the course by volunteering
30 hours in the community. Volunteer
opportunities vary according to program needs
and the desires and abilities of each individual.
Lane County Master Recycler Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 682-2059
Website: www.lanecounty.org/masterrecyclers
BRING Recycling provides free waste reduction and recycling
education and activities for classrooms and community events in
Lane County. Offerings include slide show presentations, paper
making or reuse art activities, waste audits, worm composting, and
tours of recycling and garbage facilities.
BRING Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 746-3023
Website: www.bringrecycling.org
MECCA—MATERIALS EXCHANGE CENTER FOR
COMMUNITY ARTS
A nonprofit arts, education and reuse
organization with a unique, low cost, recycled
art supply store and open studio. Art classes
for kids and adults, summer day camps and
free materials for teachers. Located next to the Amtrak Station at 449
Willamette. Call (541) 302-1810 or visit
www.materials-exchange.org for more information.
Repair2ReUse IN LANE COUNTY
Choose to repair and reuse to build a healthier
local economy and environment. Visit
repair2reuse.org for a directory of who repairs
what in Lane County and to add your voice
to the discussion. Pick up a brochure at Lane
County’s Public Service Building or some city halls; (541) 682-4339.
.org
Repair
2ReUse
OREGON GREEN SCHOOLS
All K-12 schools that become Oregon Green Schools receive technical
assistance, grants, local and statewide recognition, and sponsorship
for students and teachers to attend an inspiring annual conference.
Green Schools include recycling and waste prevention in school
operations (basic level), inform and involve other schools (merit
level), and inform and involve their local community (premier level).
For more information, www.oregongreenschools.org.
For direct assistance, contact:
Partners for Sustainable Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 636-0096
Website: www.partnersforsustainableschools.org
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY ASSISTANCE FOR
BUSINESSES
RE:think Business offers this free
program providing advice and resources
to minimize waste and save money.
Certified businesses receive public
recognition and access to further
resources.
Website: www.rethinkbusiness.org
E-mail: info@rethinkbusiness.org
Phone: (541) 746-3023 x 309
community cleanup events
Many cities and communities throughout the county offer annual clean-up events. With assistance from Lane County, these events are usually
free. To learn of cleanup events in your area, contact the city government or neighborhood association nearest you (see page 10 for listing).
EUGENE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS
SPRINGFIELD ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP
The City of Eugene Neighborhood Services Program provides advice
and support for neighborhood cleanup events. For assistance and
more information on your neighborhood and to find out whether
they have a cleanup scheduled, call (541) 682-5272.
At the spring cleanup, typically held in April or May, Springfield
residents may bring bulky debris to a drop-off location for
no charge. For details on this
program, watch for information
in the Register Guard, or go to
www.springfield-or.gov or
www.sanipac.com.
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additional reuse and recycling options
SELF-HAUL REUSE AND RECYCLING OPTIONS
Appliances **
Free Appliance Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 844-6867
Habitat Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 344-4809
Pacific Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 461-3443
St. Vincent de Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 687-5820
Schnitzer Steel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 686-0515
Asphalt & Concrete **
Delta Sand & Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 688-2233
Eugene Sand and Gravel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 485-1084
Lane Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-9085
Auto Batteries **
Battery Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 683-1310
Battery X-Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 689-9134
Batteries Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 349-5030
Interstate Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 302-6176
Batteries **
Batteries Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 349-5030
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Coalition . . . . . . . . . . call2recycle.org
Bicycle Tire and Tube Recycling
Big B Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 746-4193
Block Foam Recycling (Styrofoam)
St. Vincent de Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 687-5820
Cell Phones**
WomenSpace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 485-6513
St. Vincent dePaul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 687-5820
NextStep Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 686-2366
Clothing
Goodwill Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-1801
St. Vincent de Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-0595
Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 343-3341
College and University Recycling
Lane Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 463-5569
www.lanecc.edu/recycle
University of Oregon Campus Recycling Program. . . (541) 346-1545
darkwing.uoregon.edu/~recycle
Reusable Construction Materials
BRING Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 746-3023
Habitat for Humanity ReStore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 344-4809
Construction and Demolition Material Recycling
EcoSort LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 726-7552
McKenzie Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 342-4254
Electronics Reuse and Recycling **
Garten Services (E-cycles). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 868-1550
Goodwill Industries (E-cycles). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-1801
NextStep Recycling (E-cycles, reuse). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 686-2366
St. Vincent de Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 687-5820
Event Recycling
Elysium Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 789-2018
Lane County Master Recyclers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 682-2059
Waste Free Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 232-2834
Printer, Inkjet, Fax & Other Cartridges
Office Imaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 343-0303
Rapid Refill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 334-4465
Redundant Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 302-1444
Furniture
BRING Warehouse (no upholstered furniture). . . . . . . (541) 746-3023
Goodwill Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-1801
Habitat Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 344-4809
St. Vincent de Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-0595
Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 343-3341
Glass *, Reusable Jars
BRING Warehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 746-3023
Mattresses **
American Mattress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 343-2690
Goodwill Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-1801
St. Vincent de Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-0595
Newspaper Recycling *
International Paper Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 744-4100
Office Paper and Cardboard Recycling *
International Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 744-4100
Pallets **
Eugene Pallet Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 485-0549
Pacific Pallet Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 688-2887
Plastic Bag and Film Recycling **
Agri-Plas (commercial quantities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 390-2381
International Paper Recycling
(commercial quantities). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 744-4100
Plastic Packing Peanuts
Most mailing stores accept,
or call The Peanut Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-828-2214
Propane Tanks *
St. Vincent de Paul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-0595
Scrap Metal Recycling **
Mid Valley Metals Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 726-9420
Pacific Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 461-3443
Schnitzer Steel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 686-0515
Shoes
Goodwill Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-1801
St. Vincent de Paul (any shoe, any condition). . . . . . . (541) 345-0595
Tires **
Big B Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 746-4193
Delta Sand & Gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 688-2233
Tire Disposal & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-653-8973
Tyvek Recycling Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-338-9835
Yard Debris & Wood Recovery **
Lane Forest Products, Eugene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-9085
Lane Forest Products, Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-9085
Rexius Sustainable Solutions, Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 342-1835
* indicates material accepted at ALL OR MOST of Lane County’s
transfer stations (see page 5 for locations).
** indicates material accepted at SOME of Lane County’s transfer
stations (see page 5 for locations).
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garbage and recycling haulers
Action Drop Box* (Lane Forest Products) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 345-9085
Service area: Eugene
City of Junction City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 998-2153
Service area: Junction City
Central Coast Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 902-7554
Service area: Florence, Mapleton
Coburg Sanitary Service, Inc*.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 683-5929
Service area: Coburg & surrounding, Eugene (drop box only)
Cottage Grove Garbage Inc*.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 942-8321
Service area: Cottage Grove, Saginaw, South Lane County
Countryside Disposal & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 687-1259
Service area: Crow, Lorrane Hwy, Eugene, Fox Hollow
County Transfer & Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 997-8233
Service area: Dunes City, Florence, Mapleton
Ecosystems Transfer & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 935-2655
Service area: Cheshire, Elmira, Crow, Noti, Walton, Lorane, Alvadore
Eugene Drop Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 689-6892
Service area: Eugene, (commercial only)
Lane Apex Disposal Service* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 607-2042
Service area: Eugene, Santa Clara
McKenzie Disposal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 988-3016
Service area: McKenzie, Camp Creek and Marcola areas
Oakridge Sani-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 782-3411
Service area: Oakridge, Westfir
Royal Refuse Service*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 688-5622
Service area: Eugene & surrounding rural areas
Sanipac Inc*.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 736-3600
Service area: Creswell, Eugene, Springfield, Veneta, Lowell
Star Garbage Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 485-8740
Service area: Lowell, Pleasant Hill and surrounding Springfield
rural areas
* Provides residential drop boxes
Garbage and recycling haulers operate every day in Lane County, often in the early morning or at night. Their trucks
are very large and stop frequently, and the job often requires drivers to leave the safety of their cab. Please keep an
eye out for these individuals, and drive extra attentively when you see a garbage or recycling vehicle.
city, county contact info
City Contacts
County Recycling Contact
City of Coburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.coburgoregon.org. . . . . . . . . . . (541) 682-7852
City of Cottage Grove. . . . . . . . www.cottagegrove.org. . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 942-3349
City of Creswell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ci.creswell.or.us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 895-2531
City of Eugene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.eugene-or.gov. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 682-5224
City of Florence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ci.florence.or.us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 997-8237
City of Junction City. . . . . . . . . . www.junctioncityoregon.gov. . . . . . (541) 998-2153
City of Lowell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ci.lowell.or.us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 937-2157
City of Oakridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ci.oakridge.or.us. . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 782-2258
City of Springfield. . . . . . . . . . . . www.ci.springfield.or.us. . . . . . . . . . . (541) 726-3693
City of Veneta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ci.veneta.or.us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 935-2191
Lane County Waste Mgmt Division. . . . . . . . . (541) 682-4339
www.lanecounty.org/recycle
State Recycling Contacts
Oregon DEQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (541) 686-7838
www.deq.state.or.us/lq/sw
Association of Oregon Recyclers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aorr.org
Oregon Refuse and Recycling
Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.orra.net
report illegal dump sites
Lane County’s Nuisance Abatement Program cleans up illegal dump sites along county roads.
When identified, illegal dumpers face civil citations and may be ordered to pay the cost of
cleaning up the site. You can help by reporting illegal dumping on County right-of-way.
Record the date, time and exact address. Write down the license plate number and vehicle
description if possible. DO NOT TOUCH OR REMOVE ANYTHING! To report a dump site on a
road maintained by Lane County, call Lane County Waste Management Division at
(541) 682-4533 or email us at lanecountydumpsitereporting@co.lane.or.us
To report dump sites inside a city or on a state or federal highway, please contact the city or
the Oregon Department of Transportation (see blue pages for contact information).
DO NOT TOUCH OR REMOVE ANYTHING!
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