Protecting Oregon's Environment
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Land Quality 

Commercial Waste Reduction Clearinghouse

Setting Up A Program
Waste Reduction Strategies
Educate and Promote
Recognition and Funding
Resources
Success Stories
Commercial Laws and Regulations

Setting Up A Program

Technical Assistance

  • Clackamas County Commercial Recycling Program
    Technical assistance for material waste reduction with waste prevention component for Clackamas County businesses. Susan Ziolko, Clackamas County, 902 Abernethy Road, Oregon City, OR 97045-1100, 503-650-3248
  • EcoTeams
    Neighborhood teams (Bend, Central Oregon, Portland) are encouraged to effect changes in neighborhoods toward sustainability (consumption, water, energy, transportation, and waste). Central Oregon/Bend: Elaine Sigvaledsen, Global Action Plan, 16 NW Kansas St., Bend OR 97701, 541-330-2646; Portland: Michael Dowd, 5540 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213, 503-331-7144
  • Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
    Program targeting energy efficiency for Oregon small and medium sized businesses. John Jennings, NW Energy Efficiency Alliance, 522 SW 5th Ave., Ste 410, Portland, OR 97204, 503-827-8416 ext. 229
  • State Waste Prevention and Recycling Program
    Program for state agencies offering waste reduction support. Gretchen McKenzie, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), 1225 Ferry St. SE, Salem, OR 97310, 503-378-2168
  • Washington County Commercial Recycling Program
    Technical assistance for waste prevention, waste reduction, and recycling program development for Washington County and incorporated cities businesses (not including Beaverton). Robert L. Weeks, Washington County, 155 North First Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124, 503-846-8609
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Headquarters: 811 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97204-1390
Phone: 503-229-5696 or toll free in Oregon 1-800-452-4011
Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900  FAX: 503-229-6124

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