Oregon's RecycleOn Program Completes First Year of Expanded Recycling
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MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Oregon's new recycling program has completed its first year with wider collection access, new equipment, and major investments in local recycling infrastructure. The RecycleOn Oregon program, which began in July 2025, has resulted in the collection of nearly 295,000 tons of waste by recycling facilities across the state. Readers can track ongoing coverage of programs like this on the RecyclingMonster news index.
The system was created under an Oregon law that requires companies selling paper and packaging products to account for a portion of the recycling costs. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality had chosen Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Oregon to manage the program.
Wider Access to Curbside and Drop-Off Recycling
During its first year, the initiative expanded curbside recycling into communities that previously lacked the service.
It also established 34 RecycleOn Centers for materials not accepted in regular household recycling carts.
Equipment and Infrastructure Investment
The funding support received by the program helped fund the purchase of more than 36,000 recycling carts and 11 collection trucks.
It also resulted in improvements amounting to nearly $30 million at sorting facilities. The program has delivered roughly 530 million pounds of recyclable material to sorting centers since its inception.
New and Expanded Service Areas
The program has launched or expanded services to Pendleton, Baker City, Boardman, Hermiston, Roseburg, Umatilla, and The Dalles.
More locations are expected to receive services in the coming months.
Program Goals Moving Forward
CAA Oregon says the long-term goal is to make recycling easier and more consistent across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the RecycleOn Oregon program begin?
The program began in July 2025 and has now completed its first full year of operation.
Who manages the RecycleOn Oregon program?
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Oregon manages the program, following its selection by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
How much waste has the program collected so far?
Recycling facilities across Oregon have collected nearly 295,000 tons of waste since the program's first year began.
What are RecycleOn Centers?
RecycleOn Centers are 34 drop-off locations established for materials that are not accepted in regular household recycling carts.
Which Oregon communities gained new or expanded recycling service?
Pendleton, Baker City, Boardman, Hermiston, Roseburg, Umatilla, and The Dalles have launched or expanded recycling services, with more locations expected soon.
Oregon's RecycleOn program reflects a broader shift toward producer-funded recycling systems designed to expand access and modernize collection infrastructure across the state. Its first-year results, from tonnage collected to new drop-off centers and facility upgrades, mark measurable progress under the state's packaging recycling law.