What are the changes to container deposits for 2018 in Oregon?
Beginning January 1, 2018, all beverages EXCEPT distilled liquor, wine, dairy or plant-based milks, infant formula, and meal replacement beverages
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Metro
What will our garbage and recycling system look like in 2030?
On December 7th, RA President Brion Hurley participated in the 2030 Regional Waste Plan, hosted by Metro. Metro is currently
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Recycling Advocates Annual Meeting
Join us at the Sierra Club offices on September 14th for our 2017 Annual Meeting and party. We’ll have
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KPTV News: “Oregon braces for trash ahead of solar eclipse”.
RA Board Member Rob Guttridge contributed to this news article about the extra trash likely to be generated by people
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New BottleDrop Center Opens in Beaverton
Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) opened the new Beaverton BottleDrop Redemption Center on May 16, at 9307 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway.
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RA responds to proposed incineration of Metro’s solid waste
RA has formerly responded to Metro about their proposed talks with other recycling option companies, specifically garbage incineration company Covanta
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