Oregon

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Bottle Bills
 

Bottle Bill Law

Oregon's bottle bill has been in effect for over 30 years, resulting in high recycling rates and reduced litter.  Read more.

 

E-waste
 

E-Waste Law

Oregon requires manufacturers to establish an e-waste recycling program for certain electronic devices. Read more.

 

Recycling News
 

State Recycling News

HB 3704, which allows for beverage container distributor cooperatives by two or more distributors or importers, has been vetoed by the governor. Read more.

Disposal ban of computers, monitors and televisions starts January 1, 2010. Read more.

Oregon's free electronics recycling program collected 24.15 million pounds of televisions, computers and monitors in its second year. Read more.

Apr 18, 2011 - Oregon Bag Bill Needs One More Vote In Senate

Jun 9, 2011 - Oregon's Bottle Bill Expansion Signed Into Law

Jun 20, 2011 - Oregon Bag Bill Dies, Renewed Local Efforts Emerge in Response

Oct 13, 2011 - Oregon Reach 50% Diversion Rate

Current Campaignswaste
 

Current Campaigns

Get the status of Oregon's Plastic Bag Bill Campaign: SB 536

 

Take Action

Take Action Now

Support SB 536 - the Plastic Bag Bill. Send a letter here.