News Archive for Ashland
Updated Ashland Recycling Center Hours
Starting 1/6/25, the Ashland Recycling Center will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. Regular operating hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM. Customers needing recycling drop-off on Mondays are welcome to visit the Valley View Transfer Station (3000 N. Valley View Rd), 7:30 AM – 4 PM. Thank you!
Read our 2024 Sustainability Update
Recology Diverts 1.4 Million Tons of Materials from Landfills, Delivers on Key Sustainability Goals in Latest Sustainability Update Highlights Include a 27 Percent Increase in Composting, Investments in Landfill-Gas-to-Energy systems SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2024 – Recology, a leading resource recovery company on the West Coast, has released its 2024 Sustainability Update, showcasing the company’s […]
Recology-SOU Student Artist Partnership Work on Display!
Recology Ashland is thrilled to announce the artwork created through its innovative partnership with Southern Oregon University is now on display through mid-August. In 2023, Recology partnered with SOU student artists to raise public awareness of environmental needs such as source reduction of waste, recycling, and resource conservation. The current installation marks the second year […]
The Truth About Recycling: 7 questions with Recology’s Head of Sustainability
In honor of this year’s Earth Month theme: “Planet vs. Plastics”, Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, recently sat down for a Q&A to dispel some of the myths around recycling, discuss the complexities around the recycling process, and explain the importance of contributing to the circular economy. Read on for Julia’s answers to […]
2024-25 Holiday Schedule
Recology Ashland observes four (4) holidays each year where regularly-scheduled services may be disrupted. Please refer to the schedule below for upcoming holiday-related service disruptions.
Rethinking waste: Recology’s methane reduction strategy
Landfills, the third-largest source of methane emissions globally, significantly contribute to the climate crisis. While the waste management industry traditionally relies heavily on landfills, an alternative approach that focuses on resource recovery—diverting material from landfills for recycling into new products or returning to the earth—is paramount in methane reduction. Reuters, Dec. 12, 2023.
Inclement Weather Service Delays – Ashland
During periods of inclement weather, residential service may be delayed. If drivers are unable to return to your address for service within the same week, we will accept the equivalent of two weeks’ volume of bagged waste on your regular service day in the following week. Please note that even minimal snowfall can pose significant […]
Read our 2023 Sustainability Report
Recology is proud to announce the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report! This year’s report showcases our company-wide commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting our diverse employee-owners, and partnering with local communities to achieve our shared goals.
Community Leaf Composting Opportunities & Events
Recology Ashland offers compostable bags for your leaves. Call 541.482.1471 to make your payment by phone and arrange pickup. Inquiries may also be directed to customerservice103@recology.com. The biodegradable bags are $14.50 for a set of five bags, which include free curbside pickup. Each bag is nearly three feet tall and can hold up to 35 […]