We’re working to make Corvallis a waste free community that fosters behaviors to reduce consumption of material goods.
Our community goals: The recycling rate for the Corvallis community will be 50%, there will be a year-to-year reduction in the per capita weight of landfill disposal (discards), and there will be a year-to-year increase of proper disposal of hazardous waste, all by 2025.
Benton To Go
A new reusable takeout container pilot program at participating restaurants in Benton County. Buy in once, then bring it back and swap it out again and again!
No Food Left Behind – Corvallis
Providing education for Corvallis residents on how to keep good food from going to waste at home. Tools, tips, educational videos and more!
Recycling Block Captain Program
Providing education about recycling, composting and waste prevention. Block Captains distribute information several times a year to a chosen area or group, with handouts provided.
Corvallis-Area ReUse and Waste Prevention Directories
An easy way to find businesses and organizations in the Corvallis/Philomath area that accept reusable items, categorized by item type. Online Directory: reuse, repair, recycling. Printed Directory: reuse only.
Corvallis-Albany Zero Waste group
A Facebook community for discussion and sharing of local resources, to help reduce our negative impact on the planet.
Prescription Bottle ReUse – ON HOLD
Prescription bottle reuse program in collaboration with locally-owned Rice’s Pharmacy (ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19)
A list of valuable waste prevention resources can be found here.