Rethink Waste

Join us for an interactive sustainability seminar to learn more about ways to responsibly recycle your waste in Deschutes County. Featuring guest speakers from The Environmental Center, The Broomsmen, and Deschutes Recycling. Bring your questions! This will be educational & informative.

Re-imagine a world of less waste and more creative homes with the 2019 Furniture Flip & Festival, featuring the return of Trashformations! The 5th Annual Furniture Flip Design Challenge, sponsored by…

Join us at Roundabout Books for an in-depth discussion around the 3 R's that even Kindergartners know: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Why is it important, why it matters, what it looks like and what you can do to Rethink Waste.

**THIS TOUR IS AT MAX CAPACITY. We've opened up another tour on July 2nd and there's still room! Please register in advance! Come join The Environmental Center and Rethink Waste Project staff in partnership…

Sustainable Oregon 2019, is AOR’s 41st annual Conference & Trade Show is a three-day interactive learning experience featuring cutting-edge educational sessions, workshops, local and national experts and speakers, facility tours, valuable…

How Do We Deal with Solid Waste in Deschutes County? The current Deschutes County landfill will be full in 2029. This is a time-sensitive issue for the community, as plans…

In 10 years, Deschutes County’s landfill will be full. The county is exploring the idea of developing a new landfill within Deschutes County and the idea of hauling solid waste to a facility located outside of Deschutes County. Join OLCV to explore these two options and find out how our community can be more efficient with waste management.