Recycling in the Grants Pass Area

Curbside Pickup and Recycling Depot Service Providers


Republic Services
541-479-3371
Recycling Depot, 1920 NW Washington Boulevard
Josephine County Recycle and Transfer Station, 1749 Merlin Road, Grants Pass
Republic Services Recycling Guide

Southern Oregon Sanitation
541-479-5335
Recycling Depot, 1381 Redwood Avenue, Grants Pass
Transfer Station, 905 Kerby Mainline Road, Kerby
Southern Oregon Sanitation Recycling Guide, Southern Oregon Sanitation Composting Guide

Non-Recyclable Materials

Take non-recyclable materials to the transfer stations.

Toxic and Hazardous Waste

Collection events for commercial and residential toxic and hazardous waste are held twice a year. Sign up to receive notifications of the Environmental & Recycling Events Calendar.

Yard Waste

Recycle yard waste in your curbside yard waste cart, or take it to a transfer station for a fee.

  1. Curbside
  2. Depots and Transfer Stations
  3. E-Cycles and Bottle Redemption

Recycle these items curbside:

  • Corrugated Cardboard (if it's not wavy, throw it out)
  • Milk Jug Style Containers (clear or white, no lids, rinse thoroughly)
  • Newspapers and Inserts (no magazines)
  • Tin and Aluminum Cans (no lids, rinse thoroughly)
  • Used Motor Oil (in non-breakable gallon containers with tight fitting screws, put next to recycle cart)

Recyclables

When in doubt - check this out

Search SOS's Waste Disposal Guide to find out how to recycle or dispose of items.

Yard Waste

Recycle yard waste in your curbside yard waste cart, or take it to a transfer station for a fee.

Other Providers and Tips

  1. Other Recycling

    Southern Oregon Sanitation Waste Disposal Guide (website) Search to find out how to recycle or dispose of an item
    Businesses and Organizations providing some recycling opportunities (PDF)
    Organizations which provide reuse opportunities (PDF)
    Recycling Locations page

    Composting

    Southern Oregon Sanitation Composting Guide (online PDF)
    Composting at Home (EPA website)

    Building Supplies

    Donate or buy used building supplies
    Heartwood Resources (website)

  2. Rogue Valley Recycling Changes

    Recycling is now limited to the items specified in the Curbside, Depots and Transfer Station, and E-Cycling and Bottle Redemption sections on this page.