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Waste Prevention Resources

ReUse Resources

  • Albany-Area ReUse Directory
  • Corvallis-Area ReUse and Waste Prevention Directories
  • Corvallis Bicycle Collective – Bicycle tools & repair
  • Corvallis Families Gift Economy
  • Green Girl – Reusable servingware
  • Library of Things – Corvallis-Benton Public Library
  • Library of Things – OSU Library
  • OSU Waste Watchers Club DIY demo library
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle messages for community newsletters and bulletins

Recycling

  • Republic Services
  • First Alternative Co-op Recycling Center
  • OSU Campus Recycling
  • Oregon E-Cycles
  • Oregon PaintCare
  • Unusual Recyclables Directory
  • Burcham’s Metals

Recycling Block Captain Handouts

See handouts distributed by Recycling Block Captains.

Composting

  • An Introduction to Home Composting
    Benton Soil & Water Conservation District
  • The “Dirt” on Composting in Corvallis: Moving Toward a Zero-Waste Future
    Report by OSU Sociology 519 (spring 2015)

Household Hazardous Waste

  • Medical sharps disposal program – Republic Services
  • The Hazardless Home Handbook – Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Metro
  • Common Pollutants, Easy Solutions – City of Corvallis
  • Household Hazardous Waste – Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Dealing with Junk Mail

  • Catalog Choice
  • Telephone Directory Opt-Out

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MEETINGS
The Waste Prevention Action Team currently meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the WPAT Google group each month. Newcomers: please email ahead for Zoom link, and enter Zoom at 5pm for orientation.

CONTACT US!
Email the Waste Prevention Action Team.

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Join the Waste Prevention Action Team Google Group to get up-to-date info on our activities.

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TEAM VISION & GOALS

Download a copy of the Waste Prevention vision, goals, strategies and actions outlined in Community Sustainability: A Framework for Action.

Recent Waste Prevention Posts

“Bread to Tap” Festivities Set for April 12th

April 4, 2025

Join community members at Old World Deli for live music, prize drawings, games, and a unique beer offering!

Annual Meeting – Monday 1/13/25

January 6, 2025

Want to hear some good news? Join us on Jan 13th for an overview of our 2024 accomplishments.

From Trash to Treasure: Unleash Your Upcycling Creativity!

November 9, 2024

Upcycling is an amazing way to give new life to old items, express creativity, and reduce your waste.

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