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The Truth About Recycling: 7 Questions with the Recology 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.
Inclement Weather Update 1/19
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 […]
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Artist in Residence
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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.