Free "Bring Your Own Bucket" Event

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

When: Saturday, May 3, 2014

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, contact 541-382-3940.

Deschutes Recycling Bulk Compost Sale

Now through April 30, 2014, Bulk Compost is 25% off at Deschutes Recycling.

ReGrow - now $22 / yard. Save $8 per yard.
This is our newest product and will be great for your garden, lawn and potted plants. This product contains 50% food based compost which enhances nutrients, especially nitrogen.

BioFine - now $19 / yard. Save $7 per yard.
Premium compost which is specifically designed for topdressing existing turf and where a finer blend is needed. For lawns, we recommend a spring and fall application each year. BioFine can also be used as a seed starter.

SoilBuilder - now $15 / yard. Save $5 per yard.
Perfect for amending soil before planting or sodding, tilling into garden spots, building up mounds for planting and for use as a decorative alternative to bark in all gardening areas.

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

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

Earth Day Fair

Join The Environmental Center for a fun and festive celebration of the natural world! There will be a parade followed by live music, art, local businesses, food, interactive displays and great hands-on activities for all ages.

When: Saturday, April 19, 2014
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Kansas Avenue in front of The Environmental Center (downtown Bend)

While you are there, be sure to stop by the Bend Garbage & Recycling booth for free compost samples.

For more information, visit envirocenter.org or call 541-385-6908.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Dates

The Hazardous Waste Facility is located at the Knott Landfill Recycling & Transfer Facility and is open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday and Saturday of each month. March drop off dates will be Friday, March 14, Saturday, March 15, Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29.

For more information, call Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste at 541-317-3163 or visit their website deschutes.org/Solid-Waste/Recycling/Hazardous-Waste-Management.aspx

Free Residential Document Shred Event

Free Residential Shred Event

Saturday, March 15 2014
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office in Bend
63333 W Highway 20, Bend, OR 97701

The free event is intended for residential shredding only, no commercial or business shredding.

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

Free Residential Document Shred Event

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

The free shred event will take place a 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. No sorting necessary, personal documents with staples and paperclips are fine.

When: Saturday April 19, 2014

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 Credit Union is asking participants to donate to Healthy Beginnings. For more information about Healthy Beginnings, visit www.myhb.org

For more information on SecureShred services, please call 541-382-2263

CAN Cancer Local Appeal

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 $135,000 for local cancer patients but more help is needed.

One hundred percent of your donations stay local and will help Central Oregon families manage day-to-day living expenses while receiving cancer treatment. Funds raised have helped with utilities, hotel stays, gas cards, grocery cards, rent assistance and more.

Please look for the CAN Cancer envelope in your March garbage statement. Every dollar counts! Your gift does make a difference.

For more information or to donate online visit, www.cancancer.org

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

If you need information on how CAN Cancer funds may be available, please contact 541-706-5864.