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Please be advised on changes and updates to Recology Western Oregon services as we navigate the impacts of COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our number one priority is the safety of our employees and the public.     Customer Service Center Effective Monday March 16, 2020, our offices will temporarily close […]  Read more
Recology is proud to announce that 5 Recology employee-owners were honored today at the 2022 Waste Expo conference for their outstanding safety records and commitment to the communities they serve.   Read more
The following message addresses both Valley and Coast customers.  Recology Western Oregon – Valley customers: All collection activities will continue as normal on Friday, January 19, but some areas may still not be able to be serviced due to ice. If that happens, garbage customers may place up to twice the amount of materials out on […]  Read more
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.   Read more
Help keep yourself and Recology Western Oregon employee owners safe by following the guidance below.    STOP & THINK What goes where? Sorting properly is critical to keeping recyclable and compostable material out of the landfill.  Yard debris should go in your green-lidded cart, while cardboard, paper, metal, and plastic bottles should go in the […]  Read more
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.  Read more
Recycle Right!   Our Waste Zero Teams perform regular audits of incoming recyclable material at our McMinnville and Astoria Transfer Stations. We’ve compiled a list of the five most common contaminants. Questions about what goes where? Visit WhatBin.com! Top 5 Recycling Contaminants: Plastic Wrap – Plastic that doesn’t hold its shape (frozen food packaging, chip […]  Read more