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53% recovery rate in 2005;

Thanks to your efforts, Lane County has the 4th highest recovery rate in the state.

Lane County recovered 243,561 tons of material in 2005 -- enough to fill Autzen Stadium over 7 times.

The average Lane County citizen recycles 1,320 pounds of material per year.

The 2004 Lane County Fair achieved a 72% recycling rate.
 
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Lane County Public Works, Waste Management Division diverts waste from Short Mountain Landfill by offering a wide variety of options in waste reduction, reuse and recycling.  From disposal appointments for difficult items like chemicals and computers to education programs for schools and groups ,  Our commitment to waste reduction is reflected by Lane County's 53% recovery rate.

 For information on convenient recycling options for  compact florescent lamps (CFLs) or florescent tubes 4 ft or less, Click here to view  PDF brochure.

NEW!  Begining January 2009,  Electronic waste (computers, TVs, laptops and monitors,  stereo, printers, phones, etc) can be recycled for free!  5 locations only: Glenwood, Cottage Grove, Florence, Vida, and Veneta.  More than 7 items require a dispoal appointment,            call 682-3111. 

Several other options are available in our area, some may be more convenient.  Please see www.oregonecycles.org for more information regarding this new state-wide program.

Please Note:  As of September 1st 2007, new disposal fees will be in effect.  Click here to view new rates.

 
 >    Information  
 
NEW!!!  Plastics Recycling Brochure
Recycling Web Links
Brochures/Publications
Recycler's Handbook
Recyclers Handbook in Spanish -Espanol
Recycling article: Beyond the Bin
Waste Management Brochures
 
 >    Services  
 
Disposal and Recycling Locations
Waste & Recycling
Electronics Recycling Program
Event Recycling Bins - Loan Program
K-12 Green School Incentive Grant
Less is Best - Waste Prevention for All
Master Recycler Program
Recycling at Transfer Stations
Recycling Education Programs
 
 >    Forms  
Most forms require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
 
Other Applications
Master Recycler Class Application
NEW!!  Master Recycler Class in Florence
Trashbuster Award Application
 
 >    Contacts  
 
 Master Recycler Programemail    682-2059 
 Waste Reduction Specialistemail    682-4339