Recycling

 

Recycling

Recyclables can be placed in your tan cart for collection. When an item’s useful life is completed, it is important to recycle. Recycling turns the materials from that item into something new, and reduces the need to generate new materials. Recycling helps conserve valuable resources and reduces the greenhouse gas footprint and climate change impacts of materials.

Recycle Right! Use this guide to choose which items to recycle. All items must be empty, clean, and dry! 

Accepted Materials in Curbside Co-Mingled Recycling Cart

  • Paper & Cardboard
    • Junk mail, Greeting cards (no foil or glitter)
    • Magazines
    • Newspaper
    • Phone books
    • Paperback books (donate books that can be reused)
    • Paper bags
    • Cereal and dry food boxes (remove liners)
    • Cardboard, Paperboard (3’x3’x3’ or smaller, flattened)
    • Wrapping paper (without foil or plastic)
  • Plastics
    • Bottles (no lids)
    • Jugs (no lids)
    • #5 Plastic Tubs (yogurt containers)
    • Pill Bottles (non-prescription tubes)
  • Metal

 

Republic Services has a solid waste collection franchise agreement with Benton County to provide collection services. Please contact them with any service questions:

Republic Services of Corvallis, OR

  • Address: 110 NE Walnut Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330
  • Customer Service: 541-754-0444
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Contamination

Contamination is a major issue, and prevents some items from being recycled properly. Be sure to place only acceptable items in the tan cart. Please leave out glass, bags and film, and anything with food waste. More information on contamination can be found here.

 

Community Recycling Depots:

 

Republic Services Coffin Butte Landfill

  • 28972 Coffin Butte Road, Corvallis, OR 97330
  • Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
  • (541) 745-5792
  • Recyclable Materials Accepted:
    • Commingled recycling (paper, metal cans, #5 plastic tubs, plastic bottles and jugs)
    • Cardboard
    • Glass (bottles & jars only, no glass canning jars)
    • Lead Acid Batteries
    • Tires
    • Electronics (computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, printers, mice, keyboards)
    • Appliances (With and Without Freon)
    • Motor oil (1 gallon container/tight fitting screw on lid)
    • Scrap metal (metal only, no plastic components, all fluids must be drained)
    • Wood / Lumber
    • Yard Debris

Republic Services Recycling Center

  • 110 NE Walnut Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330
  • Center is on the east end. Enter from Belvue St., either from Walnut Blvd. or Circle Dr.
  • Hours: Everyday, 7:00am-7:00pm
  • Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • (541) 754-0444
  • Recyclable Materials Accepted:
    • Commingled recycling (paper, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs)
    • Cardboard
    • Glass (bottles & jars only)
    • Electronics (computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, printers, mice, keyboards)
    • Cell phones (bring to office)
    • Household batteries (excluding alkaline, which should come to a hazardous waste event)
    • Ink cartridges
    • Compact fluorescent bulbs (fluorescent tubes must come to a hazardous waste event)
    • Scrap metal (metal only, no plastic components, all fluids must be drained)
    • Motor oil (1 gallon container/tight fitting screw on lid)
    • Cooking oil (1 gallon container/tight fitting screw on lid) 

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Recycling Center

  • South Store - 1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis, OR 97333 (in the gravel lot south of the store)
  • 9am-5pm
  • (541) 753-3115
  • Recyclable Materials Accepted:
    • Commingled recycling (paper, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs)​
    • Glass (bottles & jars only)
    • Metal
    • Cardboard 
    • Styrofoam (for a fee)
    • Corks
    • Eyeglasses (for reuse)
    • Cell Phones (for reuse)

 

Community Recycling Events:​

Spring Recycling Events:

  • Corvallis
    • 110 NE Walnut Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330. Enter from Belvue St., either from Walnut Blvd. or Circle Dr. (Corvallis Recycle Depot)
    • April 1, 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Philomath
    • (Philomath City Shop)
    • April 15, 9:00am -2:00pm
  • Adair Village
    • Southwest corner of NE Arnold Ave and 2nd Street (across from ServPro)
    • May 13, 9:00am - 2:00pm
  • Monroe
    • 24785 OR-99W, Monroe, OR 97456 (old Monroe transfer site)
    • June 10, 9:00am - 2:00pm
  • Republic Services Calendar of Events 2023

 

Special Item Recycling:

Bulk Items  Mattresses, furniture, appliances. To schedule a pickup and get a price from Republic Services, call 541.754.0444
Clean Plastic bags Reuse or recycle at your local grocery store
Foam blocks and Packing Peanuts Take to mail store for reuse or recycle at First Alternate Co-op (fee applies)
Clothing and
furniture		 Donate, and some organizations accept unusable clothing.
Construction
materials		 Simplify your work with a large container. Call Republic Services at 541.754.0444 for pricing.
Metal appliances Fee for special pickup. Call Republic Services at 541.754.0444.
Motor Oil & Cooking Oil Residents may recycle at the Recycle Depot located on Belvue between Circle & Walnut.
CFL Light Bulbs (Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs)

Residents may recycle at the Recycle Depot located on Belvue between Circle & Walnut.
Mattress Recycling Find a local mattress recycler using this Bye Bye Mattress tool from the Mattress Recycling Council.
Paint Recycling PaintCare Program Drop-Off Locations
Electronics Recycling Free E-Waste Recycling available throughout Benton County at these locations
Holiday Light Strings

Friday, November 18, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023

Drop off lights at the Republic Services Recycle Depot, off Belvue Ave.

 

Recycling Resources:

 

For more information on Waste Prevention and Recycling go to: