Find statistics about waste that is recycled and landfilled from the metro region.
Recycling and waste reduction program reports
Planning and conservation › Managing garbage and recycling › Recycling and waste reduction reports
Learn more about the issues facing waste reduction in the region with these studies and proposals.
Home composting is working in the region
Metro surveys show that home composting activity in the region continues to increase.
Contingency Plan Work Group Final report and recommendations
Final report and recommendations from the RSWMP Contingency Plan Work Group that was convened in August 2003 to evaluate and recommend strategies to increase progress toward the 62 percent recovery goal.
Market opportunities for additional tonnage of scrap paper from businesses
Andover International conducted a supply-demand study to determine if Pacific Northwest paper mills and the export market could absorb an additional 80,000 tons of scrap paper per year generated from businesses.
Assessment of e-waste collection and processing issues
This study provides an initial understanding of the feasibility of expanding collection of electronic waste in the metro area.
Required recycling and incentive program survey
This report profiles 15 communities with required recycling or incentive programs targeting materials in the commercial and construction and demolition waste streams.
Enhancing regional dry waste recovery
This report details a recommended change to that system that could divert at least 33,000 tons of this material from disposal each year.
2008 curbside recycling campaign and study
Metro's curbside recycling education campaign targeted problem materials mixed in with commingled curbside recyclables using leave behind flyers to educate and reinforce proper recycling preparation.