Problems with Plastic Bags in Commingle Carts

It is very important that materials we put into the 95-gallon commingle carts are acceptable items for recycling.

For example, plastic such as garbage & grocery bags, saran wrap, and plastic wrap of any kind cannot go into the commingle cart. Although plastic grocery bags are recyclable, they cannot go into the commingle stream. The grocery bags and other plastic film listed above cannot be separated out and otherwise contaminate the other commingle material.

Plastic grocery bags can be recycled at participating grocery stores. Download a Recycling Preparation Guide on Bend Garbage & Recycling's website for a list of acceptable and unaccepatable items.

Deschutes Recycling & Knott Landfill Closed for Memorial Day

Deschutes Recycling & Knott Landfill will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. They will re-open on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 a.m.

Recycler of the Year Awards

Bend Surgery Center and Altrec.com Awarded

Recyclers of the Year

Bend Surgery Center and Altrec.com/GreatOutdoors.com in Redmond were among the winners of the Bend Garbage & Recycling and High Country Disposal Commercial “Recycler of the Year” awards for their efforts in 2008. Nominated by recycling route drivers from Bend Garbage & Recycling and High Country Disposal, the winners are recognized for their recycling efforts.

Bethlehem Inn, Whispering Winds Retirement and St. Charles Medical Center (2005 Recycler of the Year Award) received special recognition for their excellent recycling efforts as well.

“Each year, we continue to be impressed with our customers’ recycling efforts and are still seeing an upward trend in our recycling numbers. Another important factor in our review process is that materials collected for recycling are free from contaminants. Our businesses nominated for this award have shown growth in the amount of their recycling, done a great job in keeping materials sorted properly as well as keeping it clean from contaminants,” Brad Bailey, President of Bend Garbage & Recycling & High Country Disposal.

Memorial Day Collection Schedule

On Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th, Bend Garbage & Recycling's collection schedule for garbage & recycling will be as usual.

Please have your carts out by 6:00 a.m.

The office will be closed and will re-open on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:00 a.m.

CAN Cancer - A Big Success!

CAN Cancer was founded by the Central Oregon Haulers, including Bend Garbage & Recycling to provide community assistance for our neighbors battling cancer.

In March, the Central Oregon haulers mailed out donation envelopes asking our customers if everyone could donate $1.00, we'd be able to raise $60,000.

To date, we've raised almost $10,000 and have been able to help several families here in Central Oregon. 100% of the donation stays local and helps families pay for non-medical expenses such as fuel, travel and food costs. 25% of those diagnosed with cancer lose their life savings trying to survive it!

For more information on how you can help, go to www.cancancer.org

FireFree Spring Clean up

FireFree encourages residents to get prepared for the upcoming wildfire season by cleaning up your yards and creating a defensible space around your home.

Now through May 10th, residents can bring in yard waste and debris to Knott Landfill located at 61050 SE 27th Street in Bend and recycle yard waste and debris at no charge.

Residents can also pick up some BioFine or SoilBuilder compost at Deschutes Recycling. Our compost will give your garden the nutrients it needs for healthy plants.

For information on additional dates and locations for FireFree in Deschutes County, go to www.firefree.org