It’s never been easier to recycle than with curbside commingled (mixed) recycling: you put your recyclables in the cart and your trash service provider picks it up for you.
Click the material below for examples. Or read the guide from our local garbage service providers.
Q: Can I recycle metal lids in my curbside cart?
A: Yes! But they need to be put securely inside another can. Tip– use pliers to bend the can closed so when you turn it upside down, the lids don’t fall out. For cans, you can also keep the lid attached by not going all the way around with the can opener.
Are you a visual learner? Check out our how to recycle video:
If you live in the city limits of Bend, Redmond, or Sisters and have curbside garbage service, you can recycle as well. If you live outside city limits or in La Pine or Sunriver, you can drop off your commingled recyclables at a transfer station or recycling center.
Contact your garbage service provider for more information.
A “wishful recycler” is someone who puts items in your cart even if you are unsure or if you think it’ll make the recycling system change. All it does is jam up the system.
In Deschutes County, we recycle bottles, tubs, and jugs, but do not refer to the number. The number inside of the chasing arrows symbol tells us what the material is made of, but does NOT mean the material is recyclable. Not sure? Ask us!
Dirty recyclables can contaminate clean recyclables. Please rinse your recyclables before putting them in the cart.
Put your loose (NOT bagged) recyclables into your curbside cart. Plastic bags and other plastic film of any kind is perhaps the worst of all contaminants.
Glass recycling is available (and collected separately) inside of Bend and Redmond city limits. Please do NOT put glass in your commingled bin.