Recycling in Harney County
Recycling plays a crucial role in protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. By recycling materials, we reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, save energy, and decrease pollution. It also helps to conserve valuable resources, as recycled materials can be transformed into new products, minimizing the need for virgin materials.
Local Recycling Options in Harney County
Rimrock Recycling
This is the only recycling facility in Harney County, operated by dedicated volunteers. Rimrock Recycling accepts a variety of materials including paper, cardboard, metals, plastics, and electronics. Volunteers play a vital role in collecting, sorting, and processing recyclables to ensure they are properly handled and sold to buyers who can repurpose them.
Rimrock operates on Friday and Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm. For more information, check out their Facebook page.
- Phone: 541-573-3070
- Address: 29903 Hotchkiss Lane, Hines, OR
C&B Sanitary
C&B Sanitary provides commercial cardboard recycling services. They have specific guidelines for what can be recycled, emphasizing that items must be clean, dry, and free from food residue. Commercial entities should check guidelines to ensure compliance with accepted materials.
On-site cardboard recycling is free and open to the public.
- Phone: 541-573-6441
- Address: 53206 Monroe Lane, Burns, OR\
Importance of Recycling
- Environmental Benefits: Recycling reduces landfill waste and conserves natural resources by reusing materials.
- Energy Conservation: Recycling often uses less energy than producing new products from raw materials.
- Community Engagement: Local recycling initiatives foster community involvement and awareness about sustainability practices.
By participating in recycling programs at Rimrock Recycling and utilizing services from C&B Sanitary, residents can contribute to a healthier environment while supporting their local community’s efforts toward sustainability.
Events:
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, April 26th, 10AM-2PM at Erickson’s Thriftway Parking Lot
- The county will be hosting a mattress recycling event April 26th from 10 am – 2 pm. For more information follow this link for the Harney County Mattress Roundup 4.26.
