Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed the country's first "Extended Producer Responsibility" measure requiring paint manufacturers to manage leftover latex and oil-based paints from both consumer and commercial sources.
House Bill 3037 creates a statewide paint recycling program, beginning as a four-year pilot project. Paint companies will pay for and operate the program, with development assistance coming from DEQ.
The program will help manage an estimated 800,000 gallons of paint annually, a service valued at $6 million.
Source: Association of Oregon Recyclers, August 2009 Newsletter
www.aORr.org
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Deschutes Recycling is locally owned and operated by the Bailey & Crownover Family. Conveniently located at Knott Landfill in Bend, Deschutes Recycling is open 6 days-a-week (Monday - Saturday) accepting recycling materials and offering compost sales.