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Local Recycling & Reuse Resources

These are small collection events at different locations
They accept:
  • Plastics #1 PET clamshells and other non-curbside, clear (no color) #1 plastic items

  • Plastics #2, 4, 5 and 6

  • Plastic utensils and straws

  • Plastic screw-on caps of all sizes

  • CD and cassette tape cases

  • Empty contact lens blister packs (with foil removed)

  • Empty tape dispensers

  • Plastic bread clips

     

     

Where to recycle 

Fluorescent tubes & other hazardous waste -

https://www.oregonmetro.gov/tools-living/garbage-and-recycling/find-a-recycler/recyclers/169?address=97222&materials%5B119%5D=119&type=home&lat=45.443962&lng=-122.615538&distance=25

     

Mama's & Hapa's Zero Waste Shop
             https://www.mamahapa.com

   Now located at 11122 SE Main St. Milwaukie!
we wanted to destroy the notion that eco-friendly has a price premium.  We’re the zero waste shop of the everyday person, so our prices won’t be too different from what you can obtain at the drugstore.  Have a look and compare yourself!





Okapi Reusables

https://www.okapi-reusables.com/
Borrow reusable cups from your favorite cafes and skip the waste!




Green Century Recycling
https://greencenturyonline.net/residential/items-we-recycle/

Recycling electronics and styrofoam!







Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act

Recycling program changes will start in July 2025.

https://www.oregon.gov/deq/recycling/pages/modernizing-oregons-recycling-system.aspx
       Waste Free Advocates

https://www.wastefreeadvocates.org/? fbclid=IwAR2WqDNNCBvRzQzega0lJqXCAWO-9R7v7tBdMOqg7iGfClz8mlwiCu-SZcI

Connecting Oregon communities to minimize over-consumption and waste

    



          Agilyx  ~~ CLOSED ~~
   https://www.agilyx.com/tigard/

   





   Community Warehouse
https://www.communitywarehouse.org/give-furniture/?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyq0nBZJ7FROUKvo3DXWDT7IpgVpv5Wetl9gDiu1hrz2yCUoT5vB4LcRoC60AQAvD_BwE

A place to take your gently used furniture and mattresses to help other families. 


     
          Senate Bill 543

          Phasing Out Expanded           Polystyrene Foodware, Packing
          Peanuts and Coolers 

      goes into effect Jan 1, 2025


https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB543/Introduced

 
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