Recycling in Eugene, OR

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Eugene: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Eugene
  • The City says curbside recycling is included with Eugene garbage collection service, commingled in the curbside bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flattened cardboard and packaging boxes, including clean empty pizza boxes, go in the commingled recycling bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fridge and freezer boxes (such as frozen-meal boxes) are not accepted in recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal under 10 pounds and 18 inches goes in the commingled recycling bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
• St. Vincent de Paul Lane County: free mattress recycling at Eugene facility (opens in new tab) · St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County · effective January 29, 2025
  • SVdP accepts up to ten mattresses or box springs per household free at its facility on 1770 Prairie Rd in Eugene. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off of ten or fewer mattresses is Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Prairie Road, or at Glenwood on weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists Habitat ReStore Springfield Eugene at 1210 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene 97402 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Oregon). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Forrest Paint Retail Store at 990 McKinley St, Eugene 97402 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in Oregon). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: Oregon E-Cycles (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • Oregon E-Cycles is free: anyone can take up to seven computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), monitors, TVs and printers at a time to participating collection sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Keyboards and mice are also accepted free; other electronics are not currently included in the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles for Consumers FAQ (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • The program does not currently provide free recycling of speakers, scanners, game consoles or other electronics or appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection is free, but there may be a charge for at-home pick-up, curbside or other premium services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Households, small businesses and small 501(c)(3) nonprofits with 10 or fewer employees may bring more than seven computers, monitors and TVs at once. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only sites participating in Oregon E-Cycles must recycle computers, monitors and TVs free; others may charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles for Consumers (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • Larger organizations may use collection sites but may be charged for items over the seven-at-a-time limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Call the collection site ahead for large or heavy items such as console TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles disposal ban (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • It is illegal in Oregon to put computers, monitors and TVs in the garbage or take them to landfills, incinerators or transfer stations for disposal; knowingly doing so can bring a fine. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Oregon paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites across Oregon are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare offers a free Large Volume Pickup for 100+ gallons to contractors, property managers and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: Mattress Stewardship Program fact sheet (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • Not covered: fold-out sofa beds, futons and futon mattresses, water beds, air mattresses, and crib or bassinet mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress disposal in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
  • Mattresses and box springs in any condition, whenever bought, can be dropped off free at participating collection sites or events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Check acceptable items and contact the location with questions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses with at least 100 units qualify for no-cost transportation and recycling through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bye Bye Mattress: What is accepted/unaccepted in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
  • Mattresses and foundations used and discarded by Oregon consumers (individuals and businesses) qualify for no-cost drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Foundations (box springs) are covered. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress pads and toppers do not qualify for no-cost drop-off under the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses from outside Oregon (not used in Oregon or not from an Oregon consumer) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mattress Recycling Council Oregon: 2025 annual report (posted by DEQ) (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council Oregon LLC (via Oregon DEQ)
  • Permanent collection sites are open to the public and must let residents drop off mattresses at no cost; some also take commercial drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.

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