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:

TIRE RECYCLING

Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You can bring your old, stored tires to the Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility free of charge. Tires can be on or off the rim just please keep them separate as they will go into different piles. Limit 12 tires per household. If you have more than 12 tires, you must call the Solid Waste office prior to the event at 541-317-3163 for approval.

NO BUSINESSES, RETAILERS OR AUTO DISMANTLERS

 

FIRE FREE

May 1-9 - Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility


May 15-16 - All Transfer Stations

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.