NEWSPAPER: Anything that comes in the newspaper can be recycled with the newspaper. Please remove any string or banding.

MAGAZINES, CATALOGS, PHONEBOOKS:
As is.

PLASTIC BOTTLES: (neck smaller than base)
Rinse clean. Discard lid and ring. No need to flatten. Note: If the plastic is not a bottle shape, it is not recyclable.

TIN/ALUMINUM: Cans, jar lids, foil, TV dinner trays, beverage cans. Rinse clean. Remove labels. No need to flatten.

PAPER BAGS:
As is.

MIXED PAPER:
Paper, envelopes, white & colored paper, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper (no foil or ribbon), shredded paper (strips ONLY, NO CONFETTI). No paper ream wrappers, tissue paper, waxed paper, candy wrappers, snack food bags.

PAPERBOARD: Cereal/cracker/shoe boxes (discard liners), soda and beer cartons, paper egg cartons, (no plastic or Styrofoam) paper towel tubes. No frozen food boxes, paper cups/plates/towels/napkins, pet food bags

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD:
Flatten, recycle in containers in designated area. No waxed cardboard.

 

Important Dates:

FireFree Dates for 2011:

Wilderness Garbage encourages residents of Central Oregon to take the opportunity to recycle yard waste and debris at no charge at area landfills and transfer stations.
 
Transfer Stations: Southwest
Friday & Saturday May 20 & 21
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Knott Landfill - 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend
Friday May 6 to Saturday May 14
 (not open Sunday May 8)
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Sunriver Compost Site
Saturday & Sunday May 7 & 8
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For other recyclable materials or more information on recycling, see the Deschutes County Solid Waste website. Visit Recycling Depot Locations for drop offs within Deschutes County. For locations and procedures in Klamath County, click here.

Residential Curbside Pickup Commercial Container Service Recycling Depot Drop Box Service

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday 8 am to 1 pm