Upcoming Recycling Pickups
Remember, we pick up plastic film, (no crinkly plastic film), and all clean clear #1 PET and PETE plastics. Please, no black or colored #1 plastic. We can no longer accept #6 PS or Styrofoam plastics.
If you have a question about something you want to recycle, and it’s something your
WLLO Recycle Team picks up, please contact the appropriate recipient given
below. Their list of items they accept change regularly. Thanks for your help.
March 10: Building materials, tools, plumbing and lighting fixtures, fasteners etc. The
Rebuilding Center breathes new life into these items. To confirm if they currently accept
items for donation, please call 503-331-1877.
https://www.rebuildingcenter.org/donations
May 12: Cleaners, pesticides, chemicals, light bulbs, smoke alarms, paint, batteries and
other hazardous materials. Metro South Hazardous Waste site reclaims and recycles.
https://www.oregonmetro.gov/tools-living/garbage-and-recycling/garbage-recycling-
hazardous-waste-disposal-oregon-city
July 14: Electronics and everything with a power cord. PLEASE: NO LIGHT BULBS OR
SMOKE DETECTORS! But LED light bulbs are ok! Free Geek rehabilitates and recycles
this stuff. Please wrap up cords and cables and secure with a twist tie or rubber band.
https://www.freegeek.org/take-action/donate-technology
September 8: Furniture, linens, dishes (no chips or cracks or alcohol-themed items),
kitchen utensils, mattresses/box springs, small appliances (in working condition),
decorative items and artwork, rugs etc. Items are donated to the Community
Warehouse. https://www.communitywarehouse.org/give-furniture/