Roseburg Disposal Highlights Local Recycling Rules As Oregon Launches New Statewide Recycling Guide

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Roseburg Disposal is pointing residents to updated recycling information as Oregon rolls out a broader effort to make recycling rules easier to understand across the state. The company recently shared that “Recycling in Oregon is getting an upgrade” through RecycleOn Oregon, a statewide education campaign tied to Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act. The goal is to give residents clearer guidance on what can be recycled, reduce contamination and expand recycling access over time.

For local customers, Roseburg Disposal says accepted curbside recyclables include corrugated cardboard, aluminum beverage cans, plastic bottles, tin cans and used motor oil when prepared properly. The company’s recycling page says cardboard should be flattened and cut down to no larger than 4 feet by 4 feet, while aluminum and tin cans should be rinsed clean before being set out.

Roseburg Disposal also says only certain plastics are accepted through its local program, specifically plastic bottles. Those containers should be rinsed, and lids should be thrown away under the company’s local guidance. The company also accepts used motor oil if it is placed in a non-breakable container with a tight-fitting screw-on cap and does not include paint thinner or other hazardous liquids.

At the state level, RecycleOn Oregon says the updated system is intended to create more consistent recycling rules, improve education and open additional drop-off options for materials that do not belong in curbside bins. The statewide guide says most Oregon communities now follow a base list that includes plastic bottles, tubs and jugs; aluminum and steel cans; flattened cardboard; paper; and glass bottles and jars, though residents are encouraged to check their local address for area-specific rules.

RecycleOn Oregon says the modernization effort began rolling out July 1, 2025, with changes expected to continue over the next several years. State recycling leaders say the long-term aim is to make recycling more effective, more accessible and easier for Oregonians to follow with confidence.

You can learn more at the Roseburg Disposal website: www.roseburgdisposal.com