Commercial and Industrial Recycling

WM Northwest Recycling

Recycling Requirements

In 2009 regional business recycling requirements took effect requiring all workplaces to recycle paper, plastic bottles and round containers, metal, and in a separate bin glass bottles and jars, post signs and train employees on what is recyclable.

Clackamas County advisors provide free assistance, inside containers, educational posters, and trainings for staff in English and Spanish to help you meet these requirements.

Additional details available on Clackamas County's website.

WM custom recycling programs are designed to meet the specific needs of individual companies. From small businesses to large corporations, we offer a wide range of innovative recycling options.

WM Northwest Recycling

Mixed Recycling

Place the following items together in your mixed recycling container

Clean paper and cardboard, including

  • Newspapers
  • Magazines and catalogs
  • Telephone books
  • Paper bags
  • Cereal, cracker and shoe boxes
  • Paper egg cartons
  • Envelopes (windows and paper padding OK)
  • Notebook paper, computer paper, file folders, stationery
  • Wrapping paper (No foil, plastic coating or tape)
Clean drink cartons

  • Milk and juice cartons
  • Soup and broth cartons
Clean plastic bottles and round tubs

When sorting plastic, ignore the recycle symbol and numbers. Plastic recycling in Clackamas County and the Metro region is based on the shape and size of the item.

  • Yogurt-type containers (6 oz. or larger)
  • Rigid plant pots (4 in. or larger)
  • Buckets (5 gal. or smaller)
  • Plastic bottles (6oz. or larger)
  • Plastic jugs
Clean Metal

  • Metal cans. Place the lid inside the can and crimp shut to hold the lid inside.
  • Aluminum foil and trays
  • Empty aerosol cans
  • Small Scrap Metal Pieces (No larger than 30 inches. Weight limit 30 pounds.)

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Glass Recycling

Glass must be collected separately from the mixed recycling.

  • Mix all colors. Labels OK.
  • Do not include light bulbs, window glass, vases or drinking glasses.
For further details and information:

Please email WM Customer Service or call 800-808-5901 for more information.


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