- April – September:
Monday – Saturday: 8 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: CLOSED - October – March:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: CLOSED - Closed to Public: New Year Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
- Please be advised: Effective March, 20, we will not accept cash payments at our McMinnville or Astoria Transfer Stations. We will continue to accept checks and credit/debit cards.
Recology Organics – McMinnville processes 25,000 tons of yard trimmings and food scraps annually using an open windrow composting system. Our team completes routine nutrient, metal, and pathogen analyses to ensure a high-quality and consistent product that meets the needs of our customers.
We also recycle 5,000 tons of wood each year by grinding it into chips which is used by local lumber mills to produce energy.
Our McMinnville facility also has a large selection of retail products including compost, bark, rock, soil blends, and stones.
- COMPOST PRODUCTS
- LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS
- BULK ROCK PRODUCTS
Recology Premium Compost
Description: Rich and earthy-smelling soil amendment
Derivative: Recovered yard trimmings and food scraps
Color: Black, rich brown
Process: Material undergoes controlled biological decomposition. Finished material is screened to size
Size: 5/8” minus
Applications: Blend with existing soil to incorporate slow release of nutrients. Use as a fertilizer alternative and to aid in soil erosion control, increase moisture retention, improve aeration and overall soil health
- Approved for use on organic farming listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute
- Labeled by the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
- Meets the Seal of Testing Assurance by the U.S. Composting Council
50/50 Plant Mix
Description: A mix of 50% Compost and 50% Sandy Loam
Derivative: Sandy Loam and Recology Premium Compost
Color: Medium Brown
Process: Finished compost blended with sandy loam
Size: 3/8” minus
Applications: Planting areas, raised beds, topsoil replacement, lawn/turf seeding, soil repair
Custom Blends
Don’t see what you need on this list? We do custom blending of any of our products.
Please call the office for a quote on a custom soil blend.
Sandy Loam (Topsoil)
Description: Mostly sandy soil containing portions of clay, silt, and sand
Derivative: Sand dredged from riverbed
Color: Light Brown
Process: Screened sand
Size: 1/16” minus
Applications: Filling in holes or soil amendment to assist clay soils in drainage
Potting Soil
Description: Loam-based topsoil suitable for direct planting
Derivative: A blend of Recology Premium Compost, pumice, fir shavings, peat, dairy fiber
Color: Dark Brown
Process: Finished compost, screened to 3/8” and blended with amendments
Size: 3/8” minus
Applications: Fill raised beds and general container gardening soil
e-Products
The e-products are great for ensuring that when you amend your soil, you add all of the nutrition that your soil may be lacking. Plants like annuals, vegetables, and fruit trees will get the most benefit from the e-products. Our compost and soil products (compost and 50/50 Plant Mix) with an added organic mineral fertilizer. The e (for enhanced) adds other minerals and trace elements that may be needed when amending a nutrient-depleted soil. A complete list of all added minerals and trace elements is available at the McMinnville office.
E-Compost
Description: Rich and earthy-smelling soil amendment enhanced with minerals
Derivative: Recovered yard trimmings, food scraps and volcanic ash
Color: Black, rich brown
Process: Material undergoes controlled biological decomposition. Finished compost is screened to size and blended with “enhanced” minerals
Size: 3/8” minus
Application: Blend with existing soil to incorporate slow release of nutrients. Use as a fertilizer alternative and to aid in soil erosion control, increase moisture retention, improve aeration and overall soil health
E-50/50 Plant Mix
Description: A mix of 50% Compost and 50% Sandy Loam and enhanced with minerals
Derivative: Sandy loam, Recology Premium Compost, and volcanic ash
Color: Medium Brown
Process: Finished compost blended with sandy loam and “enhanced” minerals
Size: 3/8” minus
Application: Planting areas, raised beds, topsoil replacement, lawn/turf seeding, soil repair
Medium Fir
Description: Ground, chunky fir bark
Derivative: Douglas Fir
Color: Burnt orange
Process: Ground wood
Size: 3/8” minus
Application: Topdressing in planting beds and around lawns
Dark Premium Fir
Description: Ground, aged, and fine fir bark
Derivative: Douglas Fir
Color: Dark brown to deep orange
Process: Ground and aged wood
Size: 3/8” minus
Application: Topdressing in planting beds and around lawns.
Hemlock
Description: Ground, aged mulch (splinter free)
Derivative: Hemlock tree bark
Color: Dark, chocolate brown
Process: Ground and screened to size
Size: 1/4” minus
Application: Topdressing in planting beds and around lawns.
Cedar Chips
Description: Cedarwood chips
Derivative: Cedar Tree
Color: Light Blonde
Process: Chipped wood
Size: 4” minus
Application: pathways, play areas, topdressing in planting beds and around lawns.
Fir Sawdust
Description: Finely ground, powdery sawdust
Derivative: Douglas Fir
Color: Light Blonde
Process: Ground and screened wood
Size: ¼” minus
Applications: Ground cover, topdressing, works well with soils to grow blueberries
Fir Nuggets
Description: Ground fir bark nuggets
Derivative: Douglas Fir
Color: Deep red, brownish
Process: Chipped wood
Size: 1” minus
Applications: Ground Cover and erosion control
Sand
Description: Course fill sand.
Applications: flagstone pathways and patios, sandboxes, or as a drainage component of a soil mixture.
Pea Gravel
Description: Round rocks approximately 3/8″ in diameter.
Uses: Bedding for pathways or play areas or as part of a drainage system.
¼” minus rock
Description: Crushed gravel screened to ¼” and smaller.
Uses: Bedrock for pathways and patios or other areas where compacted rock is needed.
¾” minus rock
Description: Crushed gravel screened to ¾” and smaller.
Uses: Driveways or other areas where medium-grade compacted rock is needed.
1½” Rock
Description: Round river rock screened 1½”-¾”.
Uses: Generally used as drain rock, decorative rock, or in kennels.
Red Lava Rock
Description: Red Pumice approximately 1/2″-3/4″ in diameter.
Uses: Generally used as decorative rock or in filter systems for ponds.
2-6″ Round Rock
Description: Round river rock screened 2-6″.
Uses: Can be used for drainage or decorative purposes.
Decorative Rock
We have a wide variety of decorative rock from flagstones to boulders to basalt columns in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and prices. Stop in and browse through our decorative rock selection today!