Rethink Waste Project

a program of The Environmental Center

In Deschutes County our recycling rate is on an upward trend, but so is the total amount of waste we produce. We are in a time when we need to Rethink Waste – what we view as waste, how we can prevent it, and what we can do with it.

We’ve gathered all the local tools and resources you need on the Rethink Waste Project website, Deschutes County’s one stop shop for all things related to waste, recycling and composting. You’ll find ideas, tips and resources to help you reduce your waste, reuse what’s possible, and recycle and compost the rest.

Repair Cafes

Rethink Waste Project also hosts periodic Repair Cafes, bringing together people with broken stuff and volunteer “fixers”! Repairing instead of replacing helps keep items out of the landfill.

There are currently no upcoming repair cafes on the calendar -but stay tuned. We’ll let you know as soon as we plan another event.

Food: Too Good to Waste

Food waste is a big deal in the United States, with global implications when it comes to climate change. Our Rethink Food Waste Challenge may be over, but we still have LOTS of tools and resources to help you reduce (and prevent) wasted food in your home.

Learn More

For more information about this program, email Denise Rowcroft or call 541-385-6908 x14.