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Commercial Recycling: Getting Started

Use These Resources For Program Set-Up & Assistance

Your Franchised Solid Waste Hauler provides:

  • Assistance in determining adequate service levels for garbage and recycling.
  • Containers for storing recyclables and regular collection of materials
  • Waste evaluations and recycling information

Your Local Government Recycle at Work Staff, 503-557-6363, provides:

  • Information on waste prevention, recycling and purchasing recycled products.
  • On-site waste evaluations or do-it-yourself-waste evaluation forms.
  • Presentations on waste prevention, recycling, buying recycled and other related topics.
  • Free recycling boxes.
  • Labels and signs for your recycling containers.
  • Assistance in determining adequate garbage and recycling services for your business.

Waste Exchange:

  • IMEX: Industrial Materials Exchange (206) 296-4899
    IMEX is an internet and catalog service listing surplus materials that businesses have available, and materials other businesses want to find. Categories include: solvents, chemicals, oils/waxes, plastics/rubber, wood/paper, textiles, metals and miscellaneous.