Recycling centers in Ashland, Oregon

Recology Ashland is a recycling center located at 220 Water St, Ashland, OR 97520. The center operates from Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, closed on Mondays, Sundays, and holidays like July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. They do not accept electronics, car batteries, heavy metals, or motor oil but provide free recycling options at the Valley View Transfer Station for these items. At Recology Ashland, visitors can drop off mixed recycling, glass containers (separate collection area), bottles, cans, cardboard, and soft plastic. Glass should not be placed inside plastic bags, paper bags, or paper 6-pack holders. Additional services include a compost demonstration area, tours by appointment only, the Lend-Me-A-Plate Program, a Community Moving Packaging Supplies Exchange, and redeemable recyclables donated to Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS).

Recology operates multiple recycling centers in California, Oregon, and Washington, offering services such as transfer stations and recycling centers for public drop-off of materials. The Valley View Transfer Station in Ashland, Oregon, accepts electronic waste, recyclables, and bulky items from Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 4 PM, closed on Sundays and holidays like the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Accepted items include green debris, biomass lumber, car tires, appliances, mattresses, scrap metal, and more, with specific disposal rates listed for different materials. Notably, the facility does not accept asbestos without a valid certificate and provides detailed instructions for handling and disposal. Visitors can pay using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check, or cash. The center emphasizes proper recycling practices to divert materials from landfills, ensuring items are processed at nearby compost or recycling facilities.