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New Recycling Carts Arriving Now In Unincorporated Clatsop County - 11/13/26

Recology customers are receiving recycling carts now for curbside recycling. Collection begins Nov. 30, and customers who do not wish to continue service must opt out before Feb. 28, 2027, following the 90-day mandatory trial period.

 

ASTORIA, OR — Approximately 4,000 households in unincorporated Clatsop County are receiving new recycling carts as Recology Western Oregon expands curbside recycling collection.

 

Carts began arriving the week of Nov. 9, with collection scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 30. All eligible customers will receive the service for an initial mandatory 90-day period, during which the recycling charge will be included on their bills.

 

Customers who decide not to continue recycling services may request removal of their cart by the end of the 90-day trial period and return to their previous garbage-only rate. Customers who request removal after the deadline may still have their cart removed, but their monthly rate will remain unchanged.

 

The curbside recycling roll out is in response to community interest in convenient recycling in unincorporated areas and is supported by Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act. For many residents, recycling has meant transporting materials to drop-off locations. The new service makes it easier to reduce waste and recycle more.

 

Recycling may help reduce garbage costs

Recycling may reduce the amount of garbage a household generates, allowing customers to switch to a smaller garbage cart or reduce collection frequency. These changes could help offset some or all of the recycling charge while supporting efforts to reduce waste.

 

Residents are encouraged to review their garbage needs during the initial 90 days and contact Recology about available options.

 

Service details and costs

  • Cart delivery: Underway the week of Nov. 9, 2026
  • First collection: Week of Nov. 30, 2026
  • Collection: Every other week on the customers regular garbage collection day
  • Cart size: 90 gallons
  • Monthly recycling charge: $6 for suburban customers; $7.41 for rural customers

The new charges take effect in the billing period following cart delivery and apply during the initial 90-day service period.

 

Residents can recycle paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, and metal cans. Items should be empty, clean and dry. Glass and plastic bags should not go in recycling carts.

 

More information

The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners approved franchise agreements with Recology Western Oregon and Waste Management of Oregon in May 2024 to expand curbside recycling in unincorporated areas. Waste Management has already completed its rollout.

 

For questions about service, billing or the 90-day period, contact Recology Western Oregon at 503-861-0578 or visit www.recology.com.

 

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New Recycling Carts Arriving Now In Unincorporated Clatsop County - 11/13/26

Recology customers are receiving recycling carts now for curbside recycling. Collection begins Nov. 30, and customers who do not wish to continue service must opt out before Feb. 28, 2027, following the 90-day mandatory trial period.

 

ASTORIA, OR — Approximately 4,000 households in unincorporated Clatsop County are receiving new recycling carts as Recology Western Oregon expands curbside recycling collection.

 

Carts began arriving the week of Nov. 9, with collection scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 30. All eligible customers will receive the service for an initial mandatory 90-day period, during which the recycling charge will be included on their bills.

 

Customers who decide not to continue recycling services may request removal of their cart by the end of the 90-day trial period and return to their previous garbage-only rate. Customers who request removal after the deadline may still have their cart removed, but their monthly rate will remain unchanged.

 

The curbside recycling roll out is in response to community interest in convenient recycling in unincorporated areas and is supported by Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act. For many residents, recycling has meant transporting materials to drop-off locations. The new service makes it easier to reduce waste and recycle more.

 

Recycling may help reduce garbage costs

Recycling may reduce the amount of garbage a household generates, allowing customers to switch to a smaller garbage cart or reduce collection frequency. These changes could help offset some or all of the recycling charge while supporting efforts to reduce waste.

 

Residents are encouraged to review their garbage needs during the initial 90 days and contact Recology about available options.

 

Service details and costs

  • Cart delivery: Underway the week of Nov. 9, 2026
  • First collection: Week of Nov. 30, 2026
  • Collection: Every other week on the customers regular garbage collection day
  • Cart size: 90 gallons
  • Monthly recycling charge: $6 for suburban customers; $7.41 for rural customers

The new charges take effect in the billing period following cart delivery and apply during the initial 90-day service period.

 

Residents can recycle paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, and metal cans. Items should be empty, clean and dry. Glass and plastic bags should not go in recycling carts.

 

More information

The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners approved franchise agreements with Recology Western Oregon and Waste Management of Oregon in May 2024 to expand curbside recycling in unincorporated areas. Waste Management has already completed its rollout.

 

For questions about service, billing or the 90-day period, contact Recology Western Oregon at 503-861-0578 or visit www.recology.com.

 

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