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Commingled Recycling

Every Other Week
Recycling is picked up every other week on the same day that your trash is picked up. This may vary for customers in some areas, and for those with less than weekly garbage service.

Set It Out
Place your cart within four feet of the curb by 7am or the night before.

Recycling Pick-up Calendar

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Cannon Beach, Seaside or Gearhart: View Calender | Subscribe

Preparation
Please rinse all food containers and flatten large boxes and jugs. OK to mix materials loose in the cart. No need to bag or separate items. Please do not use plastic bags.

Motor Oil
Place next to your recycling cart in clear plastic jugs with tight-fitting lids. NOTE: curbside collection of Motor Oil is not permitted in Cannon Beach, per City Ordinance.

No Trash, Food or Bags
No Styrofoam, packing peanuts, food waste, paper plates or cups, facial tissues or paper towels. No plastic bags - please recycle bags at marked drop-off locations in grocery stores.


Papers, Cans & Plastics

Together in one cart!

Check out our New Recycling Guide!

Yes! Throw It In
Cardboard, Newspaper, Magazines, Phone Books, Tin Cans, Aluminum, Plastic Bottles, Plastic Tubs, Pots and Buckets, Cereal Boxes, Junk Mail, Milk Cartons, Drink Boxes, Envelopes, Printer Paper and Shredded Paper (place in paper bags), Scrap Metal* (*metal must be less than 30 lbs. & 30 inches)

No! Keep It Out
Glass bottles and jars, will not be accepted in the carts. No Styrofoam, packing peanuts, bags or toys, trash, food waste, paper plates, tissues, paper towels, or food-contaminated paper.

Remember the 5 F's:
  • Free of Contaminants - No other plastics (Styrofoam, packing peanuts, bags or toys). No trash, food waste, paper plates, tissues, paper towels, or food-contaminated paper.

  • Free-falling - Make sure that items will fall out when your cart is dumped.

  • Fit - All items must fit inside your cart. Take extra items to a recycling depot. Do not leave items outside of cart.

  • Flatten - Flatten large jugs and boxes to save room in your cart for other items.

  • Full - Set out your cart when full. If your cart is nearly empty, please wait until your next pick-up day. We want to make every stop count!

Glass Depot Locations - glass bottles/jars only - no other glass

Astoria
1790 Williamsport Road
(Clatsop Transfer & Disposal)

Astoria
900 Marine Drive

Cannon Beach
End of E. 2nd Street

Gearhart
698 Pacific Way (City Hall)

Seaside
Alder Mill Rd. & Ave. S

Warrenton
North end of the Public Works Maint. Yard

NOTE: glass collection service is available for some commercial customers. Call for more information.

 

YOU CANNOT RECYCLE
THE FOLLOWING:

  • NO ceramics, window glass, vases, light bulbs, drinking glasses, Pyrex®

  • NO plastic toys, bags, caps, Styrofoam®

  • NO Formica®, particle board, sheetrock, railroad ties

Some helpful tips

Click here for information on WOW’s recycling education programs »

  • Buy in bulk to reduce packaging
  • Use a reusable coffee mug
  • Buy and sell used clothing
  • Have a garage sale
  • Use a refillable water bottle
  • Reuse papers for scratch pads

Commercial recycling services

  • We offer paper, cardboard, metal and container recycling services in most areas
  • Want a lower garbage bill? Try a waste audit! We’ll help you find ways to reduce your “waste” line!
LOCAL RECYCLING FACILITIES Hazardous Waste
If you’d like to drop off recyclables, visit one of these locations.

ASTORIA
Clatsop Transfer & Disposal
1790 Williamsport Road

SEASIDE
On the corner of Avenue S and Alder Mill Road

Hours: 8am - 7pm, Mon-Sat

CANNON BEACH
East 2nd Street.
Call 436-1581 for details. (Operated by City of Cannon Beach)

MOBILE DEPOT

SAT/SUN

1st Weekend - Hwy 53
2nd Weekend - Knappa
3rd Weekend - Westport

Don't know what to do with household items like anti-freeze, paints and thinners, medical waste?

WOW can Help! Click Here for More Info »

*Curbside recycling available to WOW customers within the city limits of Astoria, Warrenton, Gearhart, Seaside and Cannon Beach only.