Yes; or you can wipe containers with a soiled paper towel or napkin. Please empty all food residue and liquids from your food containers, cans, bottles, and jars before tossing them in your recycling container. For example, if there is a small amount of ketchup remaining in the bottle, give it a quick rinse to […]

The shortest answer is that not all materials have an end-market. Remember that recycling is driven by economics – supply and demand. If there is demand by manufacturers for certain products, we will certainly make sure those materials can be used again. However, we’re always looking for solutions for hard-to-recycle items, such as plastic bags […]

Recology Western Oregon (RWO) and Astoria Visual Arts (AVA) are pleased to continue to offer the Coastal Oregon Artist Residency Program.  RWO and AVA aim to support the creation of art from recycled, repurposed and discarded materials recovered from the Recology Astoria Recycling Depot and Transfer Station.  The Residency provides two selected artists with access […]

Electronic waste, such as fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash or landfill bin because they contain poisonous heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium that can pollute groundwater near landfills and pose harmful effects on public health. E-Waste Includes: CD-DVD players Cell phones Computer monitors Computer peripherals, including mice and […]

Hazardous Waste It is illegal to put items such as electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides, and other chemicals in any of your bins. These are items are not recyclable, compostable, nor allowed in our landfills. Paint, cleaning products, fertilizers and pesticides can create safety and environmental hazards if not disposed of properly. Please do not place […]

Bulky Items Accepted Bulky Items: Appliances Electronics Mattresses Furniture Washing Machine/Dryer Metal Items, including scrap metal Textiles For large items that don’t fit in your bins, like old furniture, appliances, or mattresses, residents may schedule a curbside Bulky Item Pickup for a service fee or drop off items at the Astoria Transfer Station. ASTORIA RESIDENTIAL […]

Go box-less! Choose products with minimal packaging. Many convenience items create more waste than the economy size. Buying in bulk can help you get the biggest bang for your buck. Sell out! Have a garage sale, donate to a local charity thrift shop, or post items online. Say no to gift wrap! Give gifts of […]

Our Schools In the Classroom We’re happy to provide your class with presentations, books, videos or lesson plans regarding waste reduction, reusing products and materials, recycling or any other energy or resource conservation topic. On the Bus… We also offer tours of our facilities – we can even reimburse your school for the cost of […]

We provide debris boxes and commercial recycling services throughout Yamhill, Tillamook, Clatsop, and Polk Counties. These containers can be used for temporary projects or for permanent use. We offer 10, 20, 30, and 47 cubic yard boxes for temporary jobs or for permanent services. Boxes can be used for garbage, construction and demolition material, cardboard, […]

Commercial Technical Assistance, Waste Audits, & Waste Consulting Our Waste Zero Team helps businesses apply best management practices to the collection of recycling, composting and landfill materials. We provide a single point of contact to help you implement new recycling programs or improve your existing program and make sure you have the resources you need. […]