LOOK WHO'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
OUR COMMUNITY.YOU.
The Deschutes County Rethink Waste Guide has the tools and resources you need to reduce waste—and rethink the way you think about "waste". From learning easy ways to reduce waste at home, such as composting and nontoxic alternatives to purchasing greener products and buying local, we're all taking steps towards the same goal: reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink.
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Reduce.
Reducing our waste is one of the most important things we can do and is actually fairly simple. It's about avoiding waste by rethinking your choices as a consumer and making informed decisions when purchasing products or services. In its simplest form, waste prevention means "using less stuff". And we can all do that.
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Reuse.
"One man's trash is another man's treasure", right? Reusing things keeps them out of the landfill and puts them to good use over and over again. Whether it means repairing an old favorite or donating used goods, we can make a difference by rethinking and reusing, so think about things that can be reused today!
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Recycle.
Recycling keeps materials that would have ended up in the garbage back in the manufacturing loop, saving energy and conserving natural resources. From curbside pick-up services to local drop-off facilities. From cans and bottles to lawnmowers and computers, there are many options in our community.
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Not sure what to do with items that aren't collected curbside? Think before you throw away. Find out where you can reuse or recycle items in Deschutes County.
