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City hears 2024 Opportunity to Recycle report; staff previews changes under Oregon Recycling Modernization Act
Summary
Thompson Sanitary presented Newport’s 2024 Opportunity to Recycle report, reviewed outreach materials and event diversion results, and discussed upcoming implementation steps for Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act.
Thompson Sanitary representative Amy Thompson presented the City of Newport’s 2024 Opportunity to Recycle report, describing the city’s recycling, compost and hazardous‑waste services, public education efforts, and event diversion results.
The presentation summarized the materials and channels the sanitation provider uses to inform residents (print brochures, a Spanish translation, quarterly newsletters, a mobile app and social media), lists drop‑off services (glass, motor oil, paint, e‑waste, batteries, tires, appliances) and highlighted outreach events such as a compost giveaway and green‑team service at the Seafood & Wine Festival.
Thompson reported results from festival diversion efforts: in 2024 the green‑team recorded over 9,000 pounds of glass recycling, roughly 740 pounds of food waste and multiple bags of beverage…
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