News Archive for Ashland
2025 Holiday Closures
Our Oak Street Office will be closed on Thanksgiving and the day after (11/27 – 11/28). Recycle Center and Valley View Transfer Station are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, and will re-open the following day, Friday. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the Transfer Station will be closing at 2 PM. Thank […]
Free Leaves Composting Event 11/23 and 12/7
On Sundays, November 23 and December 7, drop off your leaves for free at the Valley View Transfer Station (3000 N Valley View Road). The event is for Ashland and Talent residents only, and customers may be asked for proof of residency—no commercial landscapers or businesses. We will only accept leaves. Please do not bring […]
No Longer Accepting Lumber Recycling
Due to excessive contamination, we are no longer accepting lumber recycling at our Valley View Transfer Station. Please review the list of accepted recycled items on our page. All lumber will be directed to regular trash. If you’d still like to recycle your lumber, please take it to Bio Mass White City.
Open House 6/12
Recology Ashland and the Southern Oregon Master Recyclers in Action (SOMRA) are hosting an open house at the Ashland Recycling Center! Swing by Saturday, July 12th from 10 AM – 2 PM to celebrate this community resource and learn about recent changes to the statewide recycling program. Check out vendor booths, listen to live music, […]
Pushing Progress in Waste Innovation
Recology is proud to release our 2025 Sustainability Update, marking another year of progress in building a more sustainable and circular future. We’re not just collecting materials—we're reshaping systems, deepening community partnerships, and creating real momentum toward a more sustainable, circular economy.
Update on Curbside Recyclables
Effective July 1, the initial phase of Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) goes into effect. This means Recology Ashland will adhere to the new Unified Statewide Collection List (USCL) for curbside recyclables. Some NEW items that can be included in your blue recycling cart include: Nursery pots Plastic pails and buckets Aseptic and poly-coated cartons […]
Batteries can spark trouble
Every week, more and more everyday electronics make their way into the waste stream—and many of them contain lithium-ion batteries. Found in items like kids’ toys, smartphones, power tools, vapes or e-cigarettes and more, these small but powerful batteries can pose big risks if they’re not disposed of safely. Remember: batteries never go in […]
Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
There will be no service disruptions and routes will continue on their regular schedules on Monday, May 26. The Valley View Transfer Station will be open during regular business hours from 7:30 AM – 4 PM. The Ashland Recycling Center and Ashland Business will both be closed on Monday.
June – September: Please have carts out by 6 AM
Notice to Ashland and Talent customers: Due to high heat, Recology Ashland will be shifting to earlier summer start times from June to September. Residential collection routes will begin at 6 AM during these summer months to help create a safer working environment for our drivers and to align with new OSHA operating guidelines. Please […]