Christmas Tree Recycling

Some of the local Boy Scout troops will be collecting Christmas trees for recycling in your community the weekends of December 31 & January 1 and January 7 & 8. They are asking for a tax deductible $5-$10 donation.

100% of the money raised will go directly to the individual Scout troops. Your donation is used to fund local troop activities, community service projects and to replace worn out outdoor gear. The mission of the Boy Scouts is to create the leader of tomorrow by building character through outdoor challenges and education.

Troops in your area will post door flyers specifying which days they will be picking up trees in your neighborhood. For more information, please call the numbers listed below:

541-385-3977 for pick up in SW Bend. West of 3rd Street and South of Newport/Greenwood

541-385-2692 for pick up in NW Bend. West of 3rd Street and North of Newport/Greenwood

541-385-2672 for pick up in NE Bend. East of 3rd Street and North of Greenwood/Hwy 20

541-385-3942 for pick up in SE Bend. East of 3rd Street and South of Greenwood/Hwy 20

541-385-3971 for pick up in La Pine

541-385-3989 for pick up in Redmond

541-385-2640 for pick up in Sisters

541-385-3935 for pick up in Sunriver

Bend Garbage & Recycling will collect your tree on your garbage day the week of January 9 - 13 for a $5 charge. Set your tree out next to your roll cart. For city customers with yard debris service, you can recycle your Christmas tree in your yard debris cart. Cut the tree down to smaller pieces and put it in your yard debris cart.

At no charge, Deschutes Recycling, located at Knott Landfill, will take Christmas trees Monday - Saturday, January 3 - 31, 2017.

Bend Garbage Office Closing 3pm, Friday, December 9

The Bend Garbage & Recycling office will be closing early on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

There are no changes in the collection schedule, only the office is closing early.

The office will reopen Monday, December 12, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 541-382-2263. Thank you and happy holidays!

Holiday Collection Schedule

This year Christmas Day and New Year's Day both fall on Sunday. There will be no interruption in garbage & recycling collection both holiday weeks. Please have your carts out on your normal collection day by 6:00 a.m.

The Bend Garbage & Recycling office will be closed Monday, December 26, 2016 and Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. The office will reopen the following Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.

If you have any questions please call our office at 541-382-2263.

Normal Operations on Thanksgiving

Bend Garbage & Recycling will be operating on a normal collection schedule on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2016.

Customers who have garbage and recycling collection service on Thursday's should have their carts out by 6:00 a.m. or the night before.

The Bend Garbage & Recycling office will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2016 and will reopen on Friday, November 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Bend Garbage & Recycling collects on all holidays except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

For more information, please call our office at 541-382-2263 or visit bendgarbage.com

Reduce Waste over the Holidays

It’s estimated that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, more than 1 million tons of additional waste is generated each week nationwide – and that doesn’t even take into account all the waste and resources used upstream to make all that new stuff we’re buying.

Here’s a list of ideas to help reduce waste - Try one or all of these ideas:

Send eCards or recycled-content cards
Recycle paper cards and send electronic holiday cards to reduce paper waste.

Give the gift of togetherness
Consider making a charitable donation in someone else's name. Or, give an experience or an event to remember, such as: Tickets to a concert or sporting event or memberships to a museum or zoo.

Take reusable cloth bags on shopping trips
Thousands of bags end up in our landfills during the holidays. Reduce the number of bags by bringing reusable shopping bags for holiday gift shopping.

Use earth-friendly gift wrapping alternatives
Try the following instead of traditional wrapping paper:
Scarves, handkerchiefs and bandannas, old posters and maps, newspapers (the comic sections works great), etc.

Use rechargeable batteries
About 40 percent of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. Rechargeable batteries reduce the amount of potentially harmful materials thrown away, and can save money in the long run.

Turn off or unplug holiday lights during the day
This saves energy and lights last longer.

Recycle your live Christmas tree
Bring yours to Deschutes Recycling at no charge or have The Boy Scouts pick it up and make a small donation!

For more tips and ideas, visit ReThink Waste of Deschutes County's website.

America Recycles Day is November 15

America Recycles Day is November 15!

Fall Repair Cafe at DIYcave is holding on an event on America Recycles Day to connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff. Repairing instead of replacing prevents waste and saves resources. Doing it with other people makes it fun and cultivates community.

Details:
When: November 15, 2016, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: DIYcave, 444 SE 9th, Suite 150, Bend

For more details about the event please visit ReThinkWaste's website.

Deschutes Recycling will be Closed on Veteran's Day

Deschutes Recycling will be closed Friday, November 11, 2016 for Veteran's Day. Please remember that Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will be on their winter schedule and will be closed Sundays as well (beginning November 1)

They will reopen Saturday, November 12 at 7:00 a.m.

For more information on the products and services Deschutes Recycling has to offer, please visit their website or call 541-388-1910.

Compost Sale at Deschutes Recycling

Deschutes Recycling is offering 10% off bulk SoilBuilder and BioFine compost. The sale will run October 1 - October 31, 2016.

BioFine - $23/yard. Save $3 per yard.

SoilBuilder - $18/yard. Save $2 per yard.

Pick up your compost today to top dress your lawn and mulch your plants. Compost is an essential ingredient to winterizing your lawn and garden.

Main uses for compost include: soil amendment, mulch, lawn top dressing and potting soil.

Deschutes Recycling is located at Knott Landfill, 61050 SE 27th Street in Bend.

Offer not valid on ReGrow or compost bags.

For more information, call 541-388-1910 or visit our website

Half Price Yard Debris Recycling at Deschutes Recycling

Monday, October 31, 2016 - Saturday, November 12, 2016 (closed Sunday, November 6 and Friday, November 11 for Veteran's Day), residents can recycle their yard debris at Deschutes Recycling for half price - only $2.00 per cubic yard. The yard debris will be recycled into compost.

FireFree encourages residents to complete their fall clean up and maintenance of defensible space by bringing branches, shrubs, grass clippings, plant prunings, pine cones, weeds and pine needles to Deschutes Recycling during their event.

Stumps must be smaller than 12" in diameter or they will not be accepted. Branches no larger than 2" in diameter and 36" in length. Rocks, lumber, metal, trash or plastics of any kind are not accepted. 

For more information on FireFree and creating a defensible space around your home, visit firefree.org

For more information about the products and services Deschutes Recycling has to offer, visit our website.

Deschutes Recycling is located at Knott Landfill in Bend, 61050 SE 27th Street.

Deschutes Recycling will be back on their winter schedule starting November 1.

Winter Schedule

Monday - Saturday

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Winter Schedule at Deschutes Recycling Begins November 1

Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will be back on their winter schedule beginning November 1, 2016.

Winter Schedule

November 1 - April 30

Monday - Saturday

7:00 am - 4:30 pm

(Closed Sundays and Holidays)

For more information, please visit out website or call 541-388-1910

Normal Operations of Labor Day

Bend Garbage & Recycling will be operating on a normal collection schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016.

Customers who have garbage and recycling collection service on Monday's should have their carts out by 6:00 a.m. or the night before.

The Bend Garbage & Recycling office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016 and will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 at 8:00 a.m.

Bend Garbage & Recycling collects on all holidays except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

For more information, please call our office at 541-382-2263 or visit bendgarbage.com

Free Shred Event at Whole Foods Market in Bend

SecureShred is offering free residential shredding on Saturday, August 20, 2016!

Where: Whole Foods Market, 2610 NE Highway 20, Bend

When: Saturday, August, 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

This free event is intended for residential shredding only, no commercial or business shredding provided. There is no cost to the public for up to 4 medium size boxes of personal documents. No sorting necessary, staples and paperclips are fine. 

For more information on SecureShred services, click here or call 541-382-2263. 

Madras Rodeo Fans Show Their Support For CAN Cancer!

Thanks to everyone who donated to CAN Cancer at the Madras Rodeo on Saturday, July 30. Rodeo fans donated over $400!!

In addition, Madras Sanitary Service owners said they would match the funds raised which brought the total up to $867.37!

100% of these funds will go toward helping Central Oregon families manage day-to-day expenses, including fuel, travel and food costs, while receiving cancer treatment.

A big thank you to Madras Sanitary Service employees and their families for volunteering to pass the cans around and raise money for CAN Cancer!

For more information, visit the CAN Cancer Facebook Page.

Help Support CAN Cancer at the Jefferson County Rodeo

The Jefferson County Rodeo is supporting CAN Cancer by helping us raise money at the rodeo on Saturday night.

When: Saturday, July 30, 2016, 7:00 pm

CAN Cancer volunteers will pass purple garbage cans throughout the stands asking spectators to donate their spare change.

CAN Cancer provides assistance to help cover non-medical living expenses for Central Oregonians fighting all forms of cancer. 100% of the funds raised go directly to the patient.

For more information or to donate, please visit our Facebook page or visit CANcancer.org. For more information on the rodeo, please visit their website.

Tee Off for CAN Cancer!

Pitch in and tee off for CAN Cancer! CAN Cancer, Community Assistance for Neighbors with Cancer helps local cancer patients. 100% of your donation stays local and goes directly to the patient.

Join us for a fun day of golf to help cover non-medical living expenses for Central Oregonians fighting cancer.

When: Sunday, August 21, 2016, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Where: Quail Run Golf Course, 16725 Northridge, La Pine, OR 97739

Entry Fee - $80.00 per person
Quail Run Members - $50.00 per person
Lunch Only - $12.00

For more information on the golf tournament, please see the registration form or call Barb at 541-536-1498 or Linda at 541-536-3997. For more information about CAN Cancer, please visit our Facebook page or CANcancer.org

Support CAN Cancer at the Crooked River Roundup in Prineville!

Friday, June 24, 2016 the Crooked River Roundup in Prineville will donate $1.00 of every paid admission ticket to CAN Cancer at Friday night's rodeo!

The Crooked River Roundup will also donate $1.00 of every paid admission ticket on Friday, July 15, 2016 for the horse races.

CAN Cancer, Community Assistance for Neighbors with Cancer, was established by the local Central Oregon garbage haulers.

100% of donations help local families manage non-medical living expenses including fuel, travel and food costs while receiving cancer treatment.

"We are excited for the opportunity to raise money for CAN Cancer from the Crooked River Roundup. We're very proud of this program and the ability to provide assistance to our neighbors in need. Over 750 patients across Central Oregon have received assistance through CAN Cancer," Steve Holliday, Owner Prineville Disposal.

For more information about CAN Cancer or to donate, please visit CANcancer.org or visit our Facebook page.

To buy tickets to the Crooked River Roundup, please visit crookedriverroundup.com

Normal Operations on Independence Day

Bend Garbage & Recycling will be operating on a normal collection schedule on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2016.

 Due to the holiday collection schedule, customers who have garbage & recycling collection on Monday's should have their carts out by 6:00 a.m. (or the night before) as collection times may vary.

The Bend Garbage & Recycling office will be closed on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2016 and will reopen Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

Bend Garbage & Recycling collects on all holidays expect for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

For more information, please call our office at 541-382-2263 or visit our website. 

Free Residential Shred Event to Benefit The Bloom Project

SecureShred is offering free residential shredding on Saturday, June 4, 2016.

Where: Old Mill District - Bend in the Hampton Inn parking lot

When: Saturday, June 4, 2016, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This free event is intended for residential shredding only, no commercial or business shredding provided. There is no cost to the public for up to 4 medium size boxes of personal documents. No sorting necessary, staples and paperclips are fine.

This event will benefit The Bloom Project. They are asking for a suggested $5.00 donation per box (Cash or checks, checks payable to: The Bloom Project). The Bloom Project gives the gift of fresh floral arrangements to hospice and palliative care patients. For more information about The Bloom Project, please visit www.thebloomproject.org

For more information on SecureShred services, click here or call 541-382-2263. 

Normal Collection Schedule on Memorial Day

Bend Garbage & Recycling will be operating on a normal collection schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016.

Customers who have garbage and recycling collection service on Monday's should have their carts out by 6:00 a.m. or the night before.

The Bend Garbage & Recycling office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016 and will re-open Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

Bend Garbage & Recycling collects on all holidays except for Christmas Day and New Years Day.

For more information, please call our office at 541-382-2263 or visit www.bendgarbage.com

Yard Debris Subscription

Customers within the city limits of Bend can add the yard debris subscription for only $4.90 a month!

Yard debris includes grass clippings, brush, weeds, pine needles, plant prunings, branches (no larger than 2" in diameter and 36" in length). You can also put raw fruits & vegetable scraps such as apple cores, banana peels, potato skins, pumpkins, coffee grounds & filters, tea bags, etc.

Please keep yard debris loose in the roll cart. Do not put your yard debris in bags.

Not accepted in the yard debris cart: plastic bags, plastic wrap or containers, fruit/vegetable stickers, processed or cooked fruits or vegetables, animal product, sod, rocks, dirt, or garden hoses.

Please contact our customer service department at 541-382-2263 for additional information regarding this subscription service.

Free Residential Shred Event

SecureShred is offering free residential shredding on Saturday, April 30, 2016. 

Where: Ameriprise Financial, 214 SE Vine Street - Bend

When: Saturday, April 30th, 2016, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This free event is intended for residential shredding only, no commercial or business shredding provided. There is no cost to the public for up to 4 medium size boxes of personal documents. No sorting necessary, staples and paperclips are fine. 

For more information on SecureShred services, click here or call 541-382-2263. 

Earth Day Tips

Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd this year. Listed below are some small ways to go green that have a big impact:

1. Switch all your lightbulbs to CFLs.
2. Stop using disposable bags. Use reusable bags!
3. Stop buying disposable plastic bottles and buy an inexpensive reusable water bottle instead. 
4. Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot. 
5. Line dry your laundry.
6. Be mindful of the light switch - turn off lights when you're not in that room or make use of natural light for as long as possible.
7. Use cloth napkins instead of paper.
8. Re purpose glass jars as leftover containers and bulk storage.
9. Lower the temperature on your hot water heater.
10. Unplug unused chargers and appliances.

These are just a few ways you can go green at home. Be sure to stop by the Earth Day Parade and Fare in Bend on Saturday, April 23 and visit the Bend Garbage & Recycling booth! Visit The Environmental Center's website for more information. 

Free "Bring Your Own Bucket" Event

Newport Avenue Market and Deschutes Recycling are sponsoring the annual 'Bring Your Own Bucket' Event.

When: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016

Where: Newport Avenue Market (1121 NW Newport Avenue, Bend)

When: 9:00 a.m. - while supplies last

Customers are invited to come down to Newport Avenue Market on Saturday and bring their own 5 gallon bucket to fill with Deschutes Recycling's ReGrow compost for free (while supplies last).

ReGrow compost is a nutrient rich product made from locally recycled yard trimmings, recycled food and vegetable trimmings. ReGrow compost is a perfect supplement to the sandy Central Oregon soils.

Cubic Foot Bags of ReGrow will also be available for sale.

For more information, please contact Newport Avenue Market 541-382-3940.

Free Yard Debris Recycling

Residents can recycle yard debris for free during the FireFree event. Yard debris must be clean; no rocks, dirt, garbage or plastic bags.

Bend
Knott Landfill - 61050 SE 27th Street
May 7 - 15, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Westside Collection Site - 19755 SW Simpson Ave.
May 6 - 7, 2016 & May 13 - 14, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Redmond
Negus Transfer Station - 2400 NE Maple Way
May 20 -21, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sisters
Northwest Transfer Station - 68200 Fryrear Road
May 20 - 21, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

For more information and a list of other locations, call 541-322-7129 or visit www.firefree.org

Compost Sale at Deschutes Recycling

Our sister company, Deschutes Recycling, is offering 25% off bulk SoilBuilder and BioFine compost. The sale will run April 1 - April 30, 2016.

BioFine - $19/yard. Save $7 per yard.

SoilBuilder - $15/yard. Save $5 per yard.

Pick up you compost today and give your garden a boost! Main uses for compost include: soil amendment, mulch, lawn top dressing and potting soil.

Deschutes Recycling is located at Knott Landfill, 61050 SE 27th Street in Bend for pick up or we also offer convenient delivery anywhere in Central Oregon.

Offer not valid on ReGrow or compost bags.

For more information call 541-388-1910 or visit deschutesrecycling.com

Pitch In for CAN Cancer!

CAN Cancer, Community Assistance for Neighbors with Cancer, was founded by your Central Oregon garbage haulers and once again we are asking for your support!

Our communities have helped raise over $245,734 and helped 747 local patients across Central Oregon.

100% of your donations will help local families manage day-to-day non-medical expenses, including fuel, travel and food costs while receiving cancer treatment.

For more information or to donate online, visit cancancer.org. You can also follow us on Facebook.

Tax deductible donations are administered through our partnership with St. Charles Foundation.

Together we CAN make a difference!

Earth Day Celebration

2016 Earth Day Fair & Parade
Join us Saturday, April 23, 2016

The Parade - Downtown Bend
11:00 a.m. Assemble on Louisiana Avenue next to McMenamin's
11:30 a.m. Parade starts (about 8 blocks through downtown and ends at the fair)
The day of festivities kicks off with a colorful, creative parade filled with children and adults costumed as their favorite species.

The Fair
Following the parade, there will be live music, art, local businesses, a variety of food, and more. The fair takes place on Kansas Avenue in front of The Environmental Center (downtown Bend).

Be sure to stop by the Bend Garbage & Recycling and Deschutes Recycling booth! The activities will be going on until 3:00 p.m.

Free Residential Shred Events

SecureShred has teamed up with Mid Oregon Credit Union to provide Central Oregonians a safe method for disposing of personal documents.

The free shred events will take place at 4 Mid Oregon Credit Union branches in Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond. This free event is intended for residential shredding only, no commercial or business shredding provided. There is no cost to the public for up to 4 medium size boxes of personal documents. No sorting necessary, personal documents with staples and paperclips are fine.

When: Saturday, April 16th, 2016

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bend Branch - 202 NE Olney Avenue (near Black Bear Diner)
Madras Branch - 395 SE Fifth Street (at Fifth and F Street)

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Redmond Branch - 2625 SW 17th Place (next to Bi-Mart)
Prineville Branch - 305 NE Hickley Farms Rd. (in front of Bi-Mart)

Mid Oregon is asking event participants to consider bringing a donation to benefit Healthy Beginnings www.myhb.org. A representative will be onsite at event locations to answer questions about their no cost health and developmental screenings for local preschool children.

For more information on SecureShred services, click here or call 541-382-2263.

Free Residential Shred Event in Bend

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office - Bend
63333 W Highway 20
Saturday, March 12th, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The free event is intended for residential shredding only. No commercial or business shredding. There is no cost to the public for up to 4 medium size boxes of personal documents.

The Sheriff's office is asking event participants to bring non-perishable food to benefit NeighborImpact.

Drug Disposal - there will be a deputy on hand to collect outdated or unwanted prescription medication or over the counter drugs.

If you would like more information about SecureShred or would like to schedule us to come to your home or business to shred onsite, please call 541-382-2263 or visit bendgarbage.com

Looking for Qualified Drivers

Bend Garbage & Recycling looking for qualified drivers to join our team. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a great company and have your CDL, download the driver job description that will include the list of minimum qualifications and licensing requirements.

For more information, contact Bend Garbage & Recycling Human Resources at 541-323-4064.

Deschutes Recycling will be Closed on Presidents' Day

Deschutes Recycling will be closed on Monday, February 15th, 2016 for Presidents' Day and will reopen Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. Please remember that Deschutes Recycling and the Transfer Stations are also closed on Sundays.

For more information on the products and services Deschutes Recycling has to offer, visit deschutesrecycling.com or call 541-388-1910

Compost Bag Sale

Did you know Bend Garbage & Recycling offers locally produced compost from our sister company, Deschutes Recycling?

Soils amended with SoilBuilder, BioFine and ReGrow compost will provide the benefits of water retention and nutrients, requiring less watering and fertilizing. Our compost is produced from local yard debris waste.

Bend Garbage & Recycling offers cubic foot bags of all three products at our office and for a limited time, the compost bags are 50% off now through February 29th, 2016!

SoilBuilder - All Purpose Compost
Now only $1.50 per cubic foot bag

BioFine - Lawn & Garden Compost
Now only $2.50 per cubic foot bag

ReGrow - Nutrient Rich Compost
Now only $3.00 per cubic foot bag

If you have any questions, please call 541-382-2263 or visit deschutesrecycling.com for more information on our products.

Come pick up your compost bags today! Visit our office at 20835 NE Montana Way in Bend. Our office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Deschutes Recycling will be Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Deschutes Recycling will be closed on Monday, January 18th, 2016 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reopen Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. Please remember that Deschutes Recycling and the Transfer Stations are also closed Sundays.

For more information on the products and services Deschutes Recycling has to offer, visit deschutesrecycling.com or call 541-388-1910.

Winter Weather Guidelines

Your safety and our driver's safety is the number one priority at Bend Garbage & Recycling. Here are some reminders that you, our customer, need to know.

• Please maintain access to roll carts, containers and enclosures by clearing snow and ice. Our drivers are generally working by themselves and icy conditions or areas not shoveled can make it impossible for them to provide service. 
• Bag wet waste to help prevent garbage from freezing to the bottom of your roll cart.
• Fireplace ashes must be COLD. Warm ashes can flare up in our trucks.
• Bag packing peanuts, cold ashes, kitty litter and any other debris that could easily blow around while your roll cart is being emptied. 

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 541-382-2263. 

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show

6th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
Thursday, January 14th, 2016
Midtown Music Hall
51 NW Greenwood Ave - Bend

First Show - 6:00 p.m. (doors at 5:00 p.m.) - all ages
Second Show - 8:30 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.) - 21 and over

Tickets are on sale now for REALM's annual fundraising event! This creative event showcases designers turning waste into runway fashion.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit their website, www.rubbishrenewed.com/