Holiday Recycling Tips

This time of the year with gifts, holiday cards and catalogs, it can be difficult to figure out which items can be recycled and which ones are non-recyclable.

Holiday items you can recycle:
* Regular gift-wrapping paper * paper shopping bags * gift boxes * holiday cards and envelopes
* packing paper & cardboard packing pieces * holiday catalogs and advertisements

Holiday items you can’t recycle:
*Liners and tissue paper from shopping bags and shoe & gift boxes * ribbon * foil backed wrapping paper * plastic bags and wrappers * Styrofoam packing peanuts *rigid Styrofoam

Most mailing services will accept clean, bagged Styrofoam peanuts for reuse.

Christmas Tree Recycling Information

Boy Scouts troops 18, 25, 23, 60 and 460 will be collecting Christmas trees for recycling in your community on the weekends of December 31 & January 1 and January 7 & 8.

Individual Troops will post door flyers specifying which days they will be picking up trees in your neighborhood, starting mid-December. If you do not receive a flyer or need further assistance, please call and leave a message using the phone numbers below;

541-385-3977 for pick-up SW Bend; west of 3rd street and south of Newport/Greenwood

541-385-2692 for pick-up NW Bend; west of 3rd street and north of Newport/Greenwood

541-385-2672 for pick-up NE Bend; east of 3rd street and north of Greenwood/Highway 20

541-385-3942 for pick-up SE Bend; east of 3rd street and south of Greenwood/Highway 20

Please have trees cleaned of all lights, decorations, tinsel and out of the stand. Place trees at the end of the driveway by 9:00 a.m.

A tax-deductible donation of $5.00 is greatly appreciated. Make your check payable to “Boy Scouts of America.” Place the donation in a plastic bag and securely attach it to your tree with a rubber band. Proceeds go directly to Scouts and support their programs.

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

Deschutes Recycling Holiday Closures

Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will be closed for the following dates over the holiday season.

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2011
Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will reopen on Friday, November 25 at 7:00 a.m.

Christmas, Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26
Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will reopen on Tuesday, December 27 at 7:00 a.m.

New Year's Day, Sunday January 1 and Monday January 2, 2012
Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2012 at 7:00 a.m.

Please remember Deschutes Recycling and the county landfill are closed on Sunday's.

For more information on the services Deschutes Recycling provides, visit www.deschutesrecycling.com

Deschutes Recycling & Knott Landfill Closed for Veterans Day

Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2011 in observance of Veteran's Day.

The facilities will re-open on Saturday November 12, 2012 - also the last day for the half price yard debris recycling event ($2.00 / per yard).

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

Deschutes Recycling is open Monday - Saturday (closed Sunday's and Holidays)
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fall Cleanup Projects

Now is the time to get your yard cleaned up and ready for winter. You should plan to topdress your yard with BioFine compost and mulch your plants with SoilBuilder compost from Deschutes Recycling. Compost is an essential ingredient to winterizing your lawn and garden and will help your plants come back healthy and strong after winter.

For more information on the right product for your needs, contact Deschutes Recycling at 541.388.1910.

Deschutes Recycling is open Monday - Saturday from 7:00 am - 4:30pm.

Half Price Yard Debris Recyclilng Event

October 31 - November 12, 2011, residents can recycle their yard debris at Deschutes Recycling for half price ($2.00 per cubic yard).

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

FireFree encourages residents to complete their fall cleanup and maintenance of defensible space by bringing branches, leaves, shrubs and pine needles to Deschutes Recycling during the event. "With the burn ban in place inside the Bend city limits, this is an excellent opportunity for Bend residents to recycle their debris inexpensively and legally," says Katie Lighthall, FireFree Coordinator.

Yard debris must be clean; no rocks, dirt, garbage or plastic bags.

Deschutes Recycling is open Monday - Saturday, (closed Sundays & Holidays)
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Deschutes Recycling will also be closed on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2011

Deschutes Recycling Donates Produce from Garden to NeighborImpact

This is the second year for the Deschutes Recycling Garden, located at Knott Landfill in Bend.

The garden was started with the goal of donating all of its' produce to local food banks in Central Oregon. Deschutes Recycling employees plant and maintain the garden throughout the spring and summer.

To date, Deschutes Recycling has donated over 815 pounds of produce to NeighborImpact. This is up from 160 pounds in 2010. NeighborImpact will distribute the fresh produce to local food banks, helping them to provide nutritious food to Central Oregonions.

"This has been a great project and our employees love being involved with the garden. NeighborImpact is a great partner and we look forward to watching this garden grow year over year," said Brad Bailey, President of Deschutes Recycling.

Free Tire Collection Event at Knott Landfill

Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 7:00am - 4:30pm, residents can bring old snow tires and balding retreads to Knott Landfill for recycling.

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

Tires up to 24.5" inside diameter will be accepted from households only. Tires can be on or off the rim but please keep them separated.

Limit of 12 tires per household. If you have more than 12 tires, please contact the Solid Waste office at 541-317-3163.

This event is not intended for businesses or retailers.

Deschutes Recycling & Knott Landfill Closed Labor Day

Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2011 in observance of Labor Day. These facilities are also closed Sundays.

The facilities will re-open on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 a.m.

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

Deschutes Recycling is open Monday - Saturday (closed Sundays and Holidays)
7:00am - 4:30pm

Free Appliance Recycling Event

The annual appliance recycling event held by Deschutes County Solid waste is scheduled for:

When: Saturday, August 20th
7:00am - 4:30pm

Where: Knott Landfill
61050 SE 27th Street, Bend

Acceptable appliances include:
air conditioners, dishwashers, dryers, furnaces, freezers*, heat pumps, ovens, refrigerators*, stoves, trash compactors*, washers and water heaters.

*Items noted with an asterisk will not be accepted if they contain food or food residue.

For more information, please contact the Deschutes County Solid Waste office at 541.317.3163 or visit www.deschutes.org/solidwaste.

Project Wildfire

With fire season here, Project Wildfire takes this opportunity to remind residents in Central Oregon what they can do to help project their homes, properties and neighborhoods.

Deschutes County Forester and Chair of Project Wildfire Joe Stutler says, "Reducing brush and ladder fuels help reduce the intensity of a fire so firefighters can effectively suppress it and greatly decreases the potential for flames and embers to spread quickly to tress and structures."

Where are Your Most Vulnerable Places for Glowing Embers to Ignite Your Home?

Are your gutters free from debris such as pine needles, leaves and moss?
Clean them out. Despite a metal or asphalt shingle roof, the buildup of gutter debris provides necessary fuel for the glowing embers to ignite adjacent fascia boards or siding - most often made of wood.

Do your shrubs and weeds provide a path of fuel for fire to reach your trees or home?
Reduce shrubs and other "ladder fuels" around your home to reduce the threat of ground fires igniting nearby trees, or your home.

What can catch fire on your deck or patio or near your fence?
Remove weeds, shrubs or any combustible materials from around, under or on top of your deck, patio or wood fence. This includes toys, planters, construction materials, furniture and cushions along with even small piles of pine needles or leaves.

Is your wood pile near your home or other combustible vegetation?
Move wood piles at least 20 feet away from your home or other combustibles.

Do you have a wood roof?
If so, consider maintaining a charged water hose to keep the roof wet so falling embers are extinguished upon landing.

Do you have a long driveway (over 50 feet)? Make sure access to your property is clear for easy access of emergency equipment.

For additional tips, residents can visit www.firefree.org or www.firewise.org. For more information, contact Project Wildfire at 541.322.7129

Household Hazardous Waste

The Hazardous Waste Facility is located at Knott Landfill (61050 SE 27 St.), in Bend. The hazardous waste facility is open the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The facility accepts a wide variety of hazardous waste including:
Paints, stains, and solvents
Fuels and thinners
Oil filters and antifreeze
Aerosols
Cleaning products and poisons
Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Rechargeable batteries
Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
Pool and spa chemicals
Thermometers, mercury thermostats and switches

Please take auto batteries, used motor oil and propane tanks to Deschutes Recycling, located at Knott Landfill. Latex and oil based paints are also accepted at Deschutes Recycling.

For more information regarding household hazardous waste, contact Deschutes County Solid Waste at 541-317-3163.

For more information regarding what items can be recycled at Deschutes Recycling, contact 541-388-1910. Deschutes Recycling is open Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 4:30pm, (closed Sundays and holidays).

Deschutes Recycling & Knott Landfill Closed 4th of July

Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011 in observance of Independence Day. These facilities are also closed Sundays.

The facilities will re-open on Tuesday, July 5h at 7:00 a.m.

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

Deschutes Recycling is open Monday - Saturday (closed Sundays and Holidays)
7:00am - 4:30pm

Deschutes Recycling Now Offering Online Bill Pay

Deschutes Recycling is pleased to offer their customers the convenience of online bill pay. Customers can log onto www.deschutesrecycling.com and click on the "online-bill pay" button.

It's easy, secure and free! And it's a great way to go and save on paper.

For more information contact Deschutes Recycling at 541.388.1910.

Deschutes Recycling - Now Offering Saturday Compost Deliveries

Deschutes Recycling, located at Knott Landfill in Bend, is now offering compost deliveries on Saturday. Compost deliveries are now available Monday - Saturday.

For more information on SoilBuilder and BioFine compost or information on delivery rates in your area, contact Deschutes Recycling at 541-388-1910. Also visit www.deschutesrecycling.com for more information about recycling and additional products Deschutes Recycling has to offer. Deschutes Recycling is open Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 4:30pm, closed Sundays and Holidays.

FireFree Recycle Days

Are YOU prepared for wildfire? FireFree encourages residents to get prepared for the upcoming wildfire season by cleaning up their yards and creating defensible space around their homes.

FireFree allows residents of Central Oregon the opportunity to recycle yard waste and debris at no charge at area landfills and transfer stations.

Bend – Knott Landfill
May 6th – 14th (Closed Sunday May 8)
Monday – Saturday; 7:00am – 4:30pm

Redmond – Negus Transfer Station
May 20 & 21
Friday & Saturday; 8:00am – 4:00pm

Sisters – Fryrear Transfer Station
May 20 & 21
Friday & Saturday; 8:00am – 4:00pm

La Pine – Southwest Transfer Station
May 20 & 21
Friday & Saturday; 8:00am – 4:00pm

For more information; visit www.firefree.org
Please note: Knott Landfill, Deschutes Recycling, and transfer stations are closed Sundays.

Earth Day Celebration

Join Deschutes Recycling at this years Earth Day Fair and Procession of the Species put on by the Environmental Center. The event will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 11:00am - 4:00pm on Kansas Avenue in Bend, in front of the Environmental Center.

The event will feature interactive displays, art, live music and great hands-on activities for all ages. The event kicks off with the Procession of the Species parade with children and adults costumed as their favorite species. For more information, visit www.envirocenter.org.

For additional information regarding the products and services Deschutes Recycling has to offer, including quality SoilBuilder and BioFine compost made right here in Central Oregon from yard debris waste, visit www.deschutesrecycling.com

Stamp Out Hunger !

Join the USPS Letter Carriers Food Drive on Saturday May 14, 2011. Help stamp out hanger in your town by leaving a bag filled with nonperishable food items by your mail box. All food is kept in your town to help your Neighborhood Impact food bank.

Your Security is Our Priority

With tax time here, now is a good time to cleanup outdated records. According to the Federal Trade Commission 9 million Americans have their identity stolen each year. The number one way to steal identity is by “Dumpster Diving”. This is done by rummaging through trash, looking for bills or other papers with your personal information on it.

In addition to SecureShred providing on-site document destruction at your home or business you can bring your personal documents to Deschutes Recycling for shredding. Your documents will be put in a SecureShred locking cart and will be shredded with the SecureShred truck.

It’s safe and secure with our locking roll carts!

For more information, please call 541.382.2263

Healthy Soils - Make Healthy Plants

There are many proven benefits to using Soil Builder compost in your garden or BioFine compost in your yard:

* Increased soil fertility, you’ll save money on fertilizers
* Conserves water by increasing water holding capacity of soil
* Stimulates plant and root growth
* Increases soil organic mater and beneficial microbes
* Improves soil structure
* Helps fight thatch and turf diseases, and improves aeration
* Protects plants from climate extremes
* Increases plants resistance to pests and disease
* Provides a fire-resistant ground cover



Deschutes Recycling compost is locally produced with local organic yard trimmings. We use the latest methods to ensure high-quality, affordable compost. US Composting Council – Seal of Testing Assurance.

We can provide convenient delivery or you can self –haul of the compost.
Deschutes Recycling is conveniently located at Knott Landfill -
61050 SE 27th Street in Bend. We are open Monday–Saturday 7:00am-4:30pm,closed Sundays.

Visit www.deschutesrecycling.com for more information regarding products and services that Deschutes Recycling has to offer.

Oregon E-Cycles Program

The Oregon E-cycles program, a network of more than 250 collection sites and recycling facilities statewide that accepts unwanted computers, monitors, and TVs from the public for free, collected and recycled more than 24 mil pounds of materials in 2010. This is a 27% gain over the program’s first year.

“These figures show this program is working and is effective in handling the vast amount of electronic waste that we all generate and need to dispose of properly,” said Kathy Kiwala, E-Cycles Specialist with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Also contributing to the large percentage gain in the program is the ban on disposing of computers, TVs and monitors which went in effect Jan 1, 2010. This helped spur the public to find recycling sites where they could safely and conveniently dispose of these goods. Increased awareness of the ban has led to increased awareness of Oregon E-Cycles Program.

Proper recycling of electronics is important because they contain toxic metals such as cadmium, mercury, and lead. Also, recycling of these electronics leads to significant energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions.

For more information on Oregon E-Cycles Program, visit www.oregonecycles.org.

Deschutes Recycling accepts computers (desktops & laptops), monitors and TV’s and will recycle them for free. Deschutes Recycling is open Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm
(Closed Sundays) www.deschutesrecycling.com

E-Waste Recycling Results

Oregon's E-Cycles is a free recycling program for computers, monitors and TVs. The program is financed by electronics manufacturers and jointly implemented with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

So far, people have been receptive to the E-Cycles program. The number of pounds have increased over (2009) with the same number of collection sites. The increase could be due to several factors. 2009 was the first year of the E-Cycles program where computers, monitors and TVs could be recycled for free.

In 2010, once the disposal ban went into affect where computers, monitors and TVs could not be disposed of in the landfill, the number increased. "Approximately 36 semi loads of electronic were shipped out of Central Oregon - that was almost 1 million pounds," says Brian Stone operations manager with Deschutes Recycling.

If that old TV or computer is recycled in Bend it will be sent to IMS Electronics Recycling in Vancouver, Washington to be dismantled, and its component parts are likely to be sent to additional recyclers across the country. Eventually those parts will end up in new Products.

Recycling TVs, computers an monitors is free for households, as part of the state program. For other items, such as fax machines, printers, keyboards and cell phones, Deschutes Recycling charges a fee.

For more information visit www.oregonecycles.com or www.deschutesrecycling.com

FREE Tire Recycling Event

On Saturday, March 19th from 7:00am to 4:30pm, residents can bring old snow tires and balding retreads to Knott Landfill for recycling.

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

Limit of 12 tires per load. If you have more than 12 tires, please contact the Solid Waste office at 541.317.3163.

Tires can be on or off the rim but please keep them separated. Only tires with rim size up to 24 1/2" will be accepted. No heavy equipment tires, retailers or fleet tires.

For more information visit www.co.deschutes.or.us/sw

Deschutes Recycling and Knott Landfill Holiday Schedule

Deschutes Recycling - Knott Landfill and all other transfer stations will be closed in observance of the following holidays;

Monday, January 2, 2012 New Year's
Monday, January 16, 2012 Martin Luther King Jr., Day
Monday, February 21, 2011 Presidents Day
Monday, May 30, 2011 Memorial Day
Monday, July 4, 2011 Independence Day
Monday, September 5, 2011 Labor Day
Friday, November 11, 2011 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 26, 2011 Christmas

Please remember Deschutes Recycling and the county landfill are closed on Sundays.

For more information on services Deschutes Recycling provides visit www.deschutesrecycling.com.