Ashland, Ore. — With so many changes in the recycling world right now, Recology Ashland is no longer accepting plastic bags. Waste Zero Specialist Jamie Rosenthal says Recology Ashland couldn’t determine with certainty the bags were getting recycled. “We would ...
Medford, Ore.– An Oregon bottle law will be expanding to include more types of bottles and cans come the new year. That means for many that trade in their empty recyclables for cash, it could be much more lucrative in ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – A local organization is changing the way it handles some donations to help keep trash from going to the landfill. Habitat for Humanity and the Department of Environmental Quality are joining forces, hoping to teach people how ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – After Christmas Day, recycling bins will be filled to the brim with wrapping paper and cardboard Amazon prime boxes. But due to the current “recycling crisis,” you may want to give extra scrutiny to materials you decide ...
Medford, Ore.– The recycling crisis is already hitting home. In the month of November, after having nowhere to send its commingled recyclable material, one company that deals with several cities recycling was forced to dump 800 tonnes into the local ...
Ashland, Or.- Ashland residents could see an increase in their monthly rates. Ashland city councilors are working with recology to continue the current program. Recology is researching the cost of rerouting recyclables to a plant in Northern California, which would ...
Medford, Ore. – Starting January 1st of next year, China plans to ban the import of 24 varieties of solid waste and recyclables. That includes mixed waste paper and specific types of plastic. “That would be your yogurt tubs, your ...
A global problem is having a local impact. China – which takes in recycled material from the West Coast – is proposing a ban of certain recyclables. That means Southern Oregonians could have recycling rates increase or certain items that ...
Jackson County, Ore. – A Rogue Valley man, tired of seeing litter around town, is making it his mission to keep Oregon green. His method–and what he collects–is a little unconventional. George Eberly, also known as the “Tube Dude,” is ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – While recycling may help to save the environment, the cost of recycling programs isn’t cheap…and a fire one year ago drove recycling costs up even more in Klamath Falls. Recycling programs are here to stay – ...