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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 […]
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.
Enjoying Western Oregon’s Parades this Holiday Season
On November 24th, Recology Western Oregon–Valley employee-owners had a great time participating in the annual McMinnville Downtown Association’s Santa Parade! Our Operations Supervisor Chris Breedlove and the Grinch (AKA Annette Middleton) drove the 1942 Dodge Recology Parade Truck as thousands of children and adults lined the streets. We’ve participated in this parade every year and […]
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Artist in Residence
Recology Western Oregon (RWO) and Astoria Visual Arts (AVA) are pleased to announce the fourth round of the Coastal Oregon Artist Residency Program.
Weather FAQs
Rain, snow, wind… nothing can deter us, but it might delay us by a few hours or even a few days. Here are some tips for customers who need to secure their trash and recycling on those days!
Recovery Zone
Recology Western Oregon's Recovery Zone accepts recyclables, bulky items, and a variety of other household materials. Check out our rates and disposal hours.