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Recycling Modernization Act
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Recycling Modernization Act and Local Government Opportunity to Recycle Requirements
The RMA creates new requirements for cities 4,000 and greater in population, the areas within their urban growth boundaries (which counties are responsible for), and all cities in the Portland Metro Regional Service District. The RMA builds upon existing standards and requirements contained in Oregon's Opportunity to Recycle Act in Oregon Revised Statute 459A.005 and .007. The new requirements are in addition to the current Opportunity to Recycle requirements.
Oregon local government and their service providers will begin transitioning to collecting a consistent list of materials curbside/on-route and at depots as part of their Opportunity to Recycle obligations. The materials on this list may change over time. find more information on the attached Local Government Recycling Acceptance List.
To learn more about what's coming with the recycling program and what to expect: