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Oregon Commingled Recycling System Improvements Project

The purpose of the project is to identify opportunities to improve Oregon’s commingled recycling system at all levels, from collection and consumer education to processing and end-markets. The ultimate goal will be to increase the amounts of recyclables collected and recycled into new uses. This state-wide project follows a Contamination in Commingled Recycling Systems Standards & Guidelines Initiative that EPA Region 10 facilitated in 2008 among stakeholders in the northwest region. The workgroup includes representatives from collectors, processors, end users, recycling advocates, building managers, and governments.

• Composition of Commingled Recyclables Before and After Processing

Meeting Notes

• June 18, 2009 Meeting Notes

• Community Based Social Marketing - Information to Action
• Waste Composition Study handout

• May 21, 2009 Meeting Notes
• April 9, 2009 Meeting Notes
• February 26, 2009 Meeting Notes
• January 29, 2009 Meeting Notes

The workgroup will meet:

Date	Time	Location
Sometime late Fall waiting for results of sampling project	TBA	TBA

If you have questions or comments, please contact Mary Lou Perry ( or phone: 503-229-5731).

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