THE GORGE — It’s changed again.
Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties — and every other Oregon county — are now able to recycle more items, be it curbside or at the transfer station. In July, Oregon moved to a statewide program with one list of what is and is not recyclable, according to Tri-County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program.
Accepted plastic items has expanded to include aseptic gable-top cartons (like alternative milk and juice cartons), plastic tubs larger than 2-by-2 inches (like cottage cheese containers; the lids are not recyclable), and bottles and jugs also larger than 2-by-2 inches (clear or transparent blue or green), as well as buckets, pails, and storage containers.
Metals — aluminum, tin, and steel cans, scrap metal weighting 10 pounds or less and measuring 18-inches or less in length — can also be recycled.
As in the past, paper products continue to be recyclable. Glass must be placed in a separate bin without lids.
All items must be rinsed, dried, and clean, said a to Tri-County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program media release.
Not recyclable are tin foil, aluminum foil, and aerosol cans. “Shredded paper and clamshell containers still continue to be our greatest source of contamination,” said the media release.
The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act became Oregon law on Jan. 1, 2022, and was implemented this past July, with a goal to “make recycling easier for the public to use, expand access to recycling services, upgrade the facilities that sort recyclables, and create environmental benefits while reducing social and environmental harms, such as plastic pollution,” according to oregon.gov/deq.
For questions, call Tri-County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program at 541-506-2529 or email kristinaf@wascocountyor.gov. To sign up for the monthly newsletter, visit www.tricountyrecyle.com.
Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?)
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published.
Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today!
Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices.
Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News
Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections.
Receive weekly updates on local sports news.
Sorry, an error occurred.
Already Subscribed!
Cancel anytime
Thank you .
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.
Check your email for details.
Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.
An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.
No promotional rates found.
Secure & Encrypted
Thank you.
Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
| Rate: | |
| Begins: | |
| Transaction ID: |
A receipt was sent to your email.
Commented