Recycling information- What & How

Where to recycle WOOD AND YARD WASTE
and how to prepare it in Douglas County, Oregon


What is Wood Waste?
Wood waste is woody material that is no longer reusable but can be recycled into a hog fuel for conversion to energy

What is Yard Waste?
Yard waste is any vegetative material that is not composted on site. The County processes this material into a nutrient rich mulch with is available for free pick up (loading fee of $15 applies if you do not self-load) by Douglas County residents.

How do I recycle my wood and yard wastes?
Wood Waste: Remove any metal pieces larger than nails and screws.

If the wood is reusable, consider taking it to Heartwood Resources

Heartwood ReSources
3490 Hwy 99 S.
Roseburg, OR
679-1777     

  • Accepts donations of reusable materials

  • Deconstruction contractor

  • Reusable building materials for sale

  • Technical assistance  

Where do I recycle my Wood and Yard Waste?
Here in Douglas County we have a great system of transfer stations able to accept all your wood and yard wastes. This is provided as a mechanism to keep this recyclable material out of the landfill


WOOD AND YARD WASTE
ACCEPTED AT:

ALL Douglas County Transfer Stations except Slide Creek

WOOD WASTES INCLUDE:

lumber, plywood, end cuts, particle board, cabinets, dressers, bookshelves, dowels, pallets, fencing, crates,

NO Laminate (Formica etc.)
No Large metal pieces attached
NO Drywall

YARD WASTES INCLUDE:

grass, leaves, branches, brush, weeds, straw, hay, sticks, cuttings, shrubs, Christmas Trees, sawdust, stumps (fee applies if 12" or more)

NO Poison Oak
No Manure
No Plastic Bags
No Pet waste

For Christmas Tree Recycling Instructions
Click Here

       
Click the link below for a printable chart for your reference
 

 

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