Mayor's Message
The elections are over, the outrageous gas tax failed, and the citizens of Morrow County have spoken. Now is the time to get busy and get to work. May the individuals chosen for Morrow County be guided to work for all of the county.There are many challenges but God willing they will work collaboratively for the good and betterment of Morrow County.
If you have driven down Northeast Front Street in Boardman you may have noticed a lot of road construction. Some exciting infrastructure is being built. These projects are funded by Enterprise Zone Funds that Boardman receives.Boardman is using these funds to build infrastructure for the future growth of Boardman due to amount of construction and increased traffic around Boardman. It is the goal of Boardman that the building of these roads creates businesses to come and do business withing the city limits.
You may have heard about the City of Boardman providing water to West Glenn. This is a very volatile and concerning topic for all. There are a lot of issues that need to be discussed with the county before this happens. We have the water and they need it, but we don’t have to give it. It is your water. Let me assure the citizens of Boardman that the goal of this mayor is to make sure that Boardman’s water is protected. It is important to help our neighbors with good drinking water but not at the risk of possible contamination to Boardman’s water system. The City Council will not make hasty decisions and will make sure that whatever the decision is, there will be no liability to the citizens of Boardman.
Lastly, I would like to personally thank all of Boardman for working hard to keep their properties mowed and clutter free. If you drive around Boardman, take a look at the many vacant lots that have started working on creating fire breaks, mowing down tall grass, and taking pride in Boardman with the upkeep of their properties. If you see an area of concern, please contact City Hall and share them.
Small town, Big Dreams. Let’s grow Boardman together.
Mayor Keefer
The more you know...Curbside Recycling
Cart Delivery June 21, Service begins July 6
1. What can I put in my recycling cart?
Paper, cardboard, plastic containers, metal cans, and some new items like cartons (milk, juice, soup boxes) and certain plastics.
👉 Good rule: If it’s clean packaging, it likely goes in the cart.
2. What can’t go in the recycling cart?
- Plastic bags and shrink wrap
- Styrofoam
- Food waste or dirty containers
- Batteries, electronics, hazardous items
- Glass recycling drop off is at your local recycling depot.
These items cause contamination and may result in materials being sent to the landfill instead.
3. Do I need to clean my recyclables?
Yes — quick rinse is enough.
👉 Doesn’t need to be perfect—just no food or liquid inside.
4. Why are recycling rules changing?
Oregon is improving recycling statewide to make it simpler, more consistent, better funded.
5. How often will recycling be picked up?
Every other week (bi-weekly) for recycling
👉 Customers will receive a schedule.
6. What size cart will I get?
Customers will receive a large recycling cart (95-gallon). Designed to hold 2 weeks of recycling
7. Why can I recycle more things now?
The program is expanding what’s accepted statewide. New additions to the list are in the works
👉 The goal is to make recycling easier and reduce confusion.
8. What happens to my recycling after pickup?
- Taken to a sorting facility
- Separated by material
- Sent to manufacturers to be made into new products
9. What if I put the wrong item in the cart?
If contamination happens:
- Your cart may be tagged or not emptied
- Repeated issues could lead to additional actions
👉 Best advice: When in doubt, leave it out.
10. What about things that don’t go in the cart?
Some items need special drop-off locations, such as:
Recycle On Container at the Transfer Station.
- Beverage package handles made of HDPE (#2)
- Polyethylene bags and wrap
- Buckets and pails made of HDPE (#2)
- Aluminum foil and pressed foil products
(including lids if snapped on securely)
- Lids made of HDPE (#2)
- Shredded paper and PP (#5) Place in paper bags.
https://boardmanor.civicpluswebopen.com/utility/page/curbside-recycling