Effective July 1, the initial phase of Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) goes into effect. This means Recology Ashland will adhere to the new Unified Statewide Collection List (USCL) for curbside recyclables. Some NEW items that can be included in your blue recycling cart include: Nursery pots Plastic pails and buckets Aseptic and poly-coated cartons […]
Every week, more and more everyday electronics make their way into the waste stream—and many of them contain lithium-ion batteries. Found in items like kids’ toys, smartphones, power tools, vapes or e-cigarettes and more, these small but powerful batteries can pose big risks if they’re not disposed of safely. Remember: batteries never go in […]
There will be no service disruptions and routes will continue on their regular schedules on Monday, May 26. The Valley View Transfer Station will be open during regular business hours from 7:30 AM – 4 PM. The Ashland Recycling Center and Ashland Business will both be closed on Monday.
Visit the Valley View Transfer Station to drop off items that cannot be donated, such as refrigerators and sofas.
Items such as electronics, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, paints, pesticides, cleaning products, old medications, and other chemicals are illegal to put in the garbage or pour down a drain or gutter because they contaminate our soil, drinking water, and air.
Electronic and universal waste, such as fluorescent tubes, should not be placed in your garbage cart. See where you can drop them off!