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Holiday recycling tips: Save resources - and protect your home
Dec 27, 2012 at 4:51 PM
The Lane County Master Recycler Program released the following information in an effort to help people properly dispose of the extra stuff that accumulates during the holidays, including tree disposal and getting rid of your unused electronics.

Less waste goes to waste in Lane County
Oct 29, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Join the Florence Master Recyclers
Jan 3, 2012 at 2:45 PM

From Lane County

Have you noticed that the City of Florence is getting greener? Styrofoam recycling drop-off sites have sprung up at several locations around town. You can now dispose of unwanted drugs safely at the local police...
Florence

Who you gonna laud? Trashbusters
Nov 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM

The Lane County Board of Commissioners will recognize this year’s best trash bustin’ efforts as National America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, draws near.

Winners will be acknowledged by the Board at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Harris...
Downtown Eugene

Volunteers to clear garbage from Willamette River and parks
Oct 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM

Organizers for the Great Willamette River Clean Up in Eugene-Springfield area are expecting between 150 to 200 volunteers to help clean the Willamette River of garbage from at 9 a.m. 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9.

A volunteer celebration...
Springfield, River Road / Santa Clara, Whiteaker

Oregon couple converts bus to sustainable living
Oct 18, 2010 at 3:41 PM
The reasons they chose this lifestyle are simple: They want to have as little impact on the environment as possible and they want to live as cheaply as possible so they can save their money.

Play 'Recycle Jeopardy' at the Lane County Fair
Aug 18, 2010 at 9:57 AM
From a press release Think you know a thing or two about recycling? Lane County Fair goers will have an opportunity to play Recycle Jeopardy – hosted by Master Recyclers and Climate Masters. What do you know about household hazardous waste? How...
Downtown Eugene

Master Recycler classes start in Junction City on Jan.12
Jan 5, 2010 at 10:52 AM
From Lane Co. Waste Management Do you want to learn how to reduce your solid waste, conserve natural resources, motivate others to change their habits, and make a difference in your community? If so, please attend the next Master Recycler training...
Junction City

Eugene Marathon one of 'Greenest Races'
Oct 16, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Runner's World magazine has put the Eugene Marathon on it's list of Top 10 Greenest Races. The magazine cites the master recyclers who sort through the Eugene Marathon's trash.  About 70 percent is recycled.

Tinsel Trash
Dec 27, 2006 at 5:41 PM
The holidays can turn into a mountain of trash, but master recyclers from Lane County have ideas to cut that problem down to size.