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Tillamook County Solid Wasteprogram manager, the modificationsare an attempt to offer consistencythroughout the county. “Uniformityof services at county transfer stationsis a goal set out in the TillamookCounty Solid Waste ManagementPlan, and as the result of months ofmeetings and negotiations, a trialsystem which will be launched onJuly 1, 2014 at all three countytransfer stations,” he said. “Somecustomers will notice few changes,whereas many will notice significantchanges. The vast majority ofcustomers will not be negativelyimpacted by the changes.”

Modifications include:• All three transfer stations willcharge based on weight. Until now,Manzanita (CARTM) and PacificCity (Nestucca Valley SanitaryService) operated on a volume basis,whereas only Tillamook used scales.By switching to weights at all threetransfer stations, a uniform basis forcharging is established.

• Uniform rates will be used at thesatellite transfer stations. Althoughthe rates are slightly higher than atthe central transfer station, thedifference remains small enough thatmost customers will find the pricedifference is lower than the cost ofgas to drive to another site.

• While different transfer stationshave different minimum fees, we aretrending towards uniformity.

• Customers who separate theiryard debris from their normalgarbage can dispose of these items ata preferential rate. These rates resultin a win-win: Divert from thelandfill and save money, or putanother way, “Protect both theenvironment and your pocketbook.”

• All three transfer stations offer theopportunity for customers toparticipate in the OregonDepartment of Forestry Yard Debrisprogram free of charge. • Customers who separate theirasphalt shingles (including felt/tar

paper and nails) from their normalgarbage can dispose of these items ata preferential rate. These rates resultin a win-win: Divert from thelandfill and save money, or putanother way, “Protect both theenvironment and your pocketbook.”

• The Pacific City Transfer Stationwill be open Sundays as well fromMemorial Day through Labor Day.

• All three transfer stationscontinue to offer the opportunity forcustomers to drop off standardrecyclables free-of-charge.(Recyclables must be source-segregated. No commingledcollection is available at this time.)

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Disposal fees for garbage:Manzanita $105/ton (5.25 ¢/lb.)Pacific City $105/ton (5.25 ¢/lb.)Tillamook $89/ton (4.45 ¢/lb.)

Minimum fees:Manzanita $5 (garbage)Pacific City $8 (garbage)Tillamook $17 (garbage), $10 (yard debris, shingles)

Disposal fees for yard debris:Manzanita $12 / cubic yardPacific City $12 / cubic yardTillamook $75/ton (3.75 ¢/lb.)

Disposal fees for asphalt shingles:Manzanita $80/ton (4 ¢/lb.)Tillamook $71.50/ton (3.56 ¢/lb.)

Opening hours (Memorial Day thru Labor Day):Manzanita Thurs-Mon 10-4Pacific City Fri-Sun 9-4Tillamook daily 8-4All transfer stations closed July 4th!

Opening hours (after Labor Day):Manzanita Thurs-Sun 10-4Pacific City Fri-Sat 9-4Tillamook daily 8-4

Tillamook County transferstations will be rebootedAnyone bringing trash to Tillamook County’s transfer stations will besubject to changes beginning July 1, 2014. What is happening, and why?

“Uniformity ofservices at countytransfer stations isa goal set out inthe TillamookCounty Solid WasteManagement Plan”David McCall, Tillamook County Solid Waste program manager

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Waste WisdomBy David McCallSolid Waste Program Manager, Tillamook County

Waste Wise, a publication of the Tillamook Solid Waste Department ,is produced and printed in cooperation with The Daily Astorian.

www.dailyastorian.com

Change is something that always comes hard, even though we alwayssay it is for the better.

That said, we are introducing a series of changes which are indeed aimedat bettering our everyday lives and environment, to preserve the Land ofTrees, Cheese and Ocean Breeze for current and upcoming generations.

Tillamook County was a frontrunner when it set its recycling goal of 30percent three decades ago – at a time when only a couple cities in Oregondared set goals that high. Today we achieve 30-35 percent recycling ratesevery year, which is quite good in comparison with many parts of theUnited States, but not when we look at other Oregon counties, many ofwhom have surpassed 50 percent.

We must also change our thinking, as we transition from a solid wastemanagement system towards acomplex materials managementsystem, in which we recognize thatnot only recyclables, but also ourwaste materials have value,reducing the need for rawmaterials as part of a circulareconomy. That includes transform-ing paper into paper, shingles intoasphalt, yard debris into compost,and paint into paint. Oregon isleading the nation in this trend, and we are proud to be a part of that effortto change the way we think about waste.

For the first time, we will be holding a Master Recyclers course inTillamook County, an intensive course designed to arm interested partici-pants with valuable knowledge about our waste management system, sothat they can assist in spreading this knowledge throughout the county.

The Tillamook County Solid Waste Department has been fighting tobring additional opportunities to local citizens while keeping costs down.The current set of changes includes no tipping price increases forfranchised haulers, so that garbage bills don’t increase.

We are introducing some materials which can be dropped off at ourtransfer stations at a lower charge, creating financial incentives for peopleto ensure that more waste is diverted from the landfill into other recoveryoptions. Partnering with the franchised haulers will enable the generatorsof these materials to save even more.

I encourage you to embrace these changes, for the betterment of ourenvironment and your pocketbook. Feel free to share your ideas with us,so that we can better prepare for the next steps in this evolving field.

Change ... never easy

Tillamook County SolidWaste has beenfighting to bringadditional recycling opportunities to localcitizens while keepingcosts down.

Thinking of replacing your roof?Ever wonder what happens to the oldshingles that get torn off to makeway for new ones?

When roofing work is done, thevast majority (95 percent) of waste isusually comprised of the old shinglesand tar paper, or perhaps wood. Untilrecently, shingles were treated asgarbage, and hauled off to the landfillwith other waste.

But thanks to a local recyclingopportunity, three-tab asphaltshingles (with felt/tar paper andnails) can be dropped off at both theTillamook and Manzanita transferstations at a rate significantly lowerthan garbage.

Rather than mixing shingles withconstruction debris and paying for itas garbage, customers (contractorsand public alike) now have theopportunity to separately dispose ofboth shingles and wood at a signifi-cantly lower rate. As always, metalflashing can be dropped off free-of-charge.

Shingles will be ground up andmixed in to replace raw materials inasphalt, usually 3-4 percent of thetotal mix. Clean wood will be groundup and used as hog fuel, replacingthe need for fossil fuels to heatboilers. Incidentally, both types ofshredders have magnets to removenails so that nails do not have to beremoved from either shingles orwood prior to disposal.

Both methods are acceptedrecovery processes and ensure thatthese materials stay in our localcommunities, benefitting our localeconomies.

“All a contractor needs to do isthrow materials into separate piles,and then make sure they stayseparated until they arrive at thetransfer station,” said David McCall,Tillamook County Solid Wastecoordinator. “I have seen roofingcontractors throw shingles andfelt/tar paper directly on to a trailer,and other waste such as plastic orcaulking tubes into a separate bag or

box, which they put on top whenthey are ready to go. When theybring the load to the transfer station,all they have to do is weigh the bagor bags of garbage separately fromthe shingles. A 1,500-square-foot

house with a medium-pitch roof willhave about 4,800 pounds of shingleson it, which means by separating theshingles from the rest, they savedthemselves $40 to $60 in trash fees.And they have the additional benefitof knowing they did a little bit tohelp preserve this wonderfulenvironment we live in.”

Give your old roof a new life

Disposal fees forasphalt shingles:Manzanita $80/ton (4 ¢/lb.)Tillamook $71.50/ton (3.56 ¢/lb.)

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Schools have recently receivedEntry Level Oregon Green Schoolcertification. Schools that join thisprogram are committing to beingactively engaged in promoting en-vironmental sustainability in theirschools and community. The OGSprogram is open to both publicand private schools. Nestucca Jr-Sr. High was the first school toreach the milestone, withNestucca Elementary andNeskowin Valley schoolsfollowing close behind.

The Oregon Green SchoolsAssociation is dedicated tohelping Oregon schools set upand maintain effective, permanentwaste reduction and resourceefficiency programs that improveschool environments andcommunities and recognizingschools for their efforts andachievements. A school’s successand advancement in the programis dependent on the dedication ofstudents, staff, administration andcommunity involvement andsupport. Participating schools can

achieve merit and premier schoolsrating by demonstrating increasedlevels of sustainability in theirschools.

“I look forward to workingwith these schools in this excitingprogram and seeing theirimprovement in the future,” saidSue Owens, Tillamook CountySolid Waste Outreach andEducation specialist and regionalOGS coordinator.

“It’s a great program that hasthe potential to make huge long-reaching impacts.”

Local schools certifiably green

Neskowin Valley School students receive their certificate. Pictured are Degen Sawyer, Rowan Myers, Love Scanlan, Lauryn Dunn,Sydney Price, Lily Muller, Gus Venti, Brooklyn Hogevoll, Evan Grace, Miley Vick, Kai Wright, Jaxon Clark, Emily Panos, Ben Lowry,Zalex Vick, Quinn Carnaha, Nora Venti, Collin Reid, Marly Mallette and Amanda Pierce. — COURTESY PHOTO

Three Tillamook County schools receive Oregon Green School certification

Thanks to the Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook County residentsmay drop off up to 9 cubic yards of yard debris free of charge through Sept.30 at local transfer stations.

To participate in the Yards of Yard Debris program, pick up a voucher atthe Tillamook ODF office, Tillamook County Solid Waste Department,Tillamook City Hall, Tillamook County Commissioners’ office, CARTM inManzanita or the Pacific City transfer station. Each voucher entitles the holderto drop off up to 9 cubic yards of yard debris at any of the county’s threetransfer stations.

“They can bring in anything yard debris as in tree limbs, leaves, yard andlawn clippings, branches, twigs, shrubs, weeds, woody debris and rose brushclippings,” said David Helmricks, permanent forest officer with ODF’sTillamook District. He added that items not covered by the program includeplastic bags, household trash, tree stumps and sod with dirt. The program isnot available for commercial use.

This is the second year ODF has offered the Yards of Yard Debris programlocally. “The whole idea of this program is also to have homeowners to thinkabout defensible space around their homes and making sure that their homesare defendable against wildfires,” said Helmricks.

Through the ODF program yard debris is composted, returning nutrients tothe soil.

In addition to providing an alternative to burning yard debris as well askeeping homes and yards clear of potential forest fire fuel, the program divertsplant matter from local landfills where it would contribute to the production ofmethane gas as it decomposes. (See voucher at right)

Staff at the Nehalem Bay House assisted living facility were routinelyrecycling cardboard and newspaper when they agreed to participate in awaste audit late last year.

“The Nehalem Bay area is very conscious about the environment, so wehad already been doing some recycling at CARTM,” said Nehalem BayHouse Administrator Blanca Turrieta, referring to the Manzanita recyclingfacility and transfer station. When a member of the CARE Board, who alsoserves on the Tillamook County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)called her and suggested that the facility participate in the waste audit,Turrieta and other staff decided it was within the interest of both theoperation and the community to say yes.

Solid Waste Staff organized representatives of CARTM, SWAC andRecology Western Oregon to participate in the audit. “They came out andhelped us go through our pantry and everything else in the building to findout what else we could be recycling,” said Turrieta.

Following the waste audit, Nehalem Bay House began recycling plasticbottles, tin cans and all office paper. Staff set up a bin for residents for oldnewspapers, magazines and junk mail as well, said Turrieta. Once a week,the Nehalem Bay House activity director and maintenance staff persongather all recyclable materials and take them to CARTM.

Not only do the facility’s new, expanded recycling practices help theEarth, they cut down on its garbage bill, she added. “It hasn’t been anyharder for us to recycle more materials than it was just recycling cardboardand newspaper,” said Turrieta.

To learn how your business can participate in a waste audit, contactTillamook County Solid Waste staff at 503-815-3975.

Waste audit helps assisted livingfacility recycle as much as possible

Yard debris program

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Special Collection Events

City Sanitary(Operated by City Sanitary Service)

2303 11th Street, Tillamook(503) 842-6262

Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Manzanita Transfer Station(Operated by CARTM Recycling)

34995 Necarney Road, Manzanita(503) 368-7764

Thursday - Sunday10 a.m. - 4 p.m. during Winter

Thursday - Monday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day

Tillamook Transfer Station(Operated by Don G. Averill Recycling)

1315 Ekloff Road, Tillamook(503) 842-2431

Open Daily8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Pacific City Transfer Station(Operated by Nestucca Valley Sanitary)

38255 Brooten Road, Pacific City(503) 965-6898

Friday - Saturday9 a.m. - 4 p.m. During Winter

Friday - Sunday9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Memorial Day through Labor Day

Visit our website at:www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/solidwaste

For additionalinformation on recycling in Tillamook County:

Tillamook Solid Waste

City Sanitary Service

SERVING ALL YOUR WASTE REMOVAL NEEDS

Commercial & Residen al

Roll carts, containers, drop boxes

RECYCLE WITH US!

Glass, newsprint, aluminum, n, metal, cardboard, plas c bo les

2303 11th St., Tillamook

(503) 842-6262

citysanitaryservice.com

Serving South Tillamook County

since 1950

NVSS offers complete residen al & commercial garbage

service as well as containers & drop boxes to

handle your cleanup & construc on jobs.

Call us (503) 392-3438

Pacific City Transfer & Recycling

center is open Fri & Sat. 9am—4pm at the south end of Brooten Rd &

the Hwy 101 Jct South of Cloverdale

www.nestuccavalleysanitaryservice.com

Residen al & commercial garbage pickup on a weekly/

bi-weekly/monthly/on-call basis.

Construc on drop boxes, Commercial dumpsters, Special

pickups, Yard debris removal

Neighborhood recycling coming soon!

Tuesday is route day, with twice a week service available during

our busier summer months

PO Box 282, Oceanside (503) 842-2282

nzwald@zwaldtransport.com

Garbage services for your home & business

RECYCLING & GARBAGE

SERVICES FOR YOUR PROJECTS

Many sizes of carts, containers, & drop boxes

Sharps & medical waste pick up & disposal Large item pick up at your door

Astoria to Rockaway

Ques ons? 1-866-908-1183 www. recologywesternoregon.com

Hazardous waste informationIf you are business which generates less than 220pounds of hazardous waste per month, you are con-sidered a Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) andqualify to dispose of your hazardous waste on spe-cial collection dates at Tillamook County’s hazardous

waste facility. There is a charge for most types ofhazardous waste, but rates are kept low because thecounty organizes these events to take advantage oflogistics and personnel overlaps. Participation re-quires advance registration. CEG customers are pro-

vided with a cost estimate in advance, as well as anappointment on a weekday during normal businesshours. For more information, contact the TillamookCounty Solid Waste Department.

CEG – Small Business Hazardous Waste CEG events in 2014: June 6 and October 3

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HHW – Household Hazardous Waste 2014 eventsHHW events are held on the following dates from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Please dispose of garbage and/or recyclables BEFORE coming to the HHW facility!

June 7July 12 (please note: not the first Saturday!)August 2

September 6October 4(no collection event in November)

December 6

Paint is available while supplies last, at a cost of $24for a 3.5 gallon bucket. (This is enough to cover 700-1,000 square feet of space.)

David McCall, Tillamook County’s Solid Wasteprogram manager, summarized the reasoning behind thisnew venture:

“Since the opening of our HHW facility 2.5 yearsago, we have seen a 49 percent increase in collectedquantities. About 69 percent of the approximately 50tons per year are materials covered under the PaintCareprogram, which means that PaintCare covered the cost oftransporting and processing. Unfortunately, PaintCaredid not set up any retail collection sites within thecounty, and chose not to cover any of our collectioncosts, which means our collection costs increased to thelevel of the savings.

“When we realized that about 75-80 percent of thatpaint was latex paint which was being transported toMetroPaint in Portland for recycling, we decided to

investigate the possibility of recycling this paint locally,rather than trucking it back and forth around the state.Our good friends in Lincoln County own a mobile latexpaint recycling unit, so we collected our latex paint fortwo months, and used their equipment to make this firsttrial mix.

“Recycled latex paint is a mixture of various colorsand quality of latex paint on the market. Because of itsindoor-outdoor mix, it usually has a semi-glossy finish,and is appropriate for indoor or outdoor usage. Latexpaint recycled through this process has been used inLincoln County for more than five years, and it is still onthe wall, with no complaints. Of course, this paint is justlike other paint, and needs another coat every few years,both to protect the wood surface under it as well as tooffer the owner a little variety of color.

“We plan on maintaining this program, since we arestill the only ones collecting paint in the county, and thefirst reactions to our product have been very positive. Weare pleased with the process, as well as the colors, andforesee success in the community for this uniqueproduct.”

The Recycle Shacks in Bay City, Garibaldi andRockaway Beach are some of the first beneficiaries ofthis recycled paint (see article on page 7).

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Recycled paint is available in nine colors at three local locations:

Recycled paint is available these locations:• CARTM in Manzanita• Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Bay City• Tillamook County Public Works in Tillamook

In the same way that Master Gardeners share their expertise withothers in the community, Master Recyclers eagerly share theirknowledge of recycling in hopes of contributing to the betterment oftheir respective communities.

In September, Tillamook County will offer Master Recycler trainingto those interested in obtaining the certification, according to SueOwens, Tillamook County Solid Waste Department outreach specialist.

The primary benefit those who participate in the course can expectis “an increased awareness of recycling and the ability and knowledgeto share this information,” said Owens. “Most people really only knowthe tip of the iceberg where recycling is concerned. It is so much morethan just saving money on your garbage bill. What you can learnthrough this course will not only change the way you recycle, it willaffect the way you shop and live. You will look at your environmentwith new eyes and become more sensitive to the impact your decisionscan make in your home, your neighborhood, city and the world. It'samazing.”

Master Recycler programs exist throughout the United States andCanada, with the first in Oregon established in the early 1990s. Today13 Oregon counties offer the program, with Tillamook County beingthe most recent.

Those who obtain MasterRecycler certification havelearned how to adopt a “greener”lifestyle and encourage others totake similar steps to reduceconsumption and increase reuseand recycling of a wide variety ofmaterials. They share theirknowledge everywhere fromfairs and festivals to scheduledpresentations to groups andschools.

Tillamook County’s first Master Recycler class is scheduled forFriday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12, 13, and 14 in Tillamook.According to Owens, “The course will follow a lecture and Q&Aformat with some hands-on activities and tours of local facilities andbusinesses.”

The content of most Master Recycler programs varies by region,said Owens. Local course content will likely incorporate composting(backyard, commercial, neighborhood), garbage (transfer stations,household hazardous waste, waste composition), recyclable materials,construction debris, electronic waste, the role of municipalities,community outreach, effective presentations, waste reduction, wasteprevention, reducing personal and commercial consumption, greenbuilding and packaging.

While the course will require a nominal fee, the amount has notbeen determined, said Owens. Those who participate must be willing tocommit to a number of volunteer hours throughout the following year,she said, noting that the number of hours has not been determinedeither.

The local Master Recycler program will be open to adults andmature teens, said Owens. Those who are interested in participatingshould contact her at 503-842-3419, extension 3105 orsowens@co.tillamook.or.us as quickly as possible as typically thesecourses fill up fast.

Master Recycler Program

Tillamook County’sfirst Master Recyclerclass is scheduled forFriday, Saturday andSunday, Sept. 12, 13,and 14 in Tillamook

Here’s what to do if you find marine debris

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In mid-May a barnacle-covered boat washed up onthe beach at Tierra del Mar, a likely relic from the 2011Japanese tsunami.

Tillamook County Sheriff Andy Long said hisdepartment reported the boat to the Oregon Parks andRecreation Department. While the state offers tsunamidebris drop-off points at state parks along the Coast,“They recommend if you are unable to remove debrisfrom the beach to move it above the water line,” headded.

You can report large or potentially hazardous tsunamidebris on the Oregon coast by calling 211.

“A lot of garbage has drifted in this last week,” saidLong, who said he saw more than one dozen bottles withwhat appeared to be Asian characters on them along thebeach in Pacific City last week. As for whether or not theboat is from Japan, “Until it is cleaned up and identified,it’s just a guess.”

Tillamook County Emergency Management DirectorGordon McCraw added, “Recent storm systems haveincreased the amount of debris landing on our coastline.As a reminder, litter and typical marine debris like plasticbottles, aluminum cans and Styrofoam can either berecycled or deposited in one of the beach trash bins.Larger debris, such as an adrift boats, large containers, orother items too large to move can be reported to State

Parks, by email at beach.debris@state.or.us. Include thedate, location, and any photos, or simply call 211 (or 1-800-SAFENET). If the item appears hazardous, such asoil or chemical drums, gas cans, propane tanks, etc, call911, or, if the item is still in the water and appears to be ahazard to navigation, call 211 and you will be connectedwith the Coast Guard. It will take us all, workingtogether, to collect and dispose of this debris throughrecycling and trashcans. Help keep our beaches clean!”

This boat was found on the beach at Tierra del Mar in mid-May.According to Tillamook County Sheriff Andy Long, it is likely aremnant from the 2011 Japanese tsunami. — PHOTO COURTESYTILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Local recycling shacks get a faceliftecycling shacks in BayCity, Garibaldi andRockaway Beacheither have, or are

about to receive makeovers,thanks to R-Sanitary Service,which has been serving as thefranchised garbage hauler in andaround the above threecommunities for about half acentury.

Tillamook County owns theshacks, while R-Sanitary maintainsthem. “We donate all the labor,”said, R-Sanitary’s Mike Reding.

The Tillamook County SolidWaste Department donated newrecycled paint for the project.

R Sanitary recently repaintedand resided the Bay City shack andis preparing to do the same to theRockaway Beach shack soon, saidReding. “We’re not making thembrand new again, but we’redefinitely improving them.”

In addition to repainting andreplacing siding on the Rockaway Beach shack, R-Sanitary plans to replace its roof, said Reding.

Check the Recycling Information sheet on pages 4-5for operating hours and lists of materials accepted at therecycling shacks.

The Bay City recycling shack sports a new coat of paint

Cape Kiwanda is arguably one of the most spectacular visitor destinationsin Tillamook County, and perhaps along the Oregon coast.

The home to the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, the Pelican Pub &Brewery, Ben & Jeff’s Burgers and Surf Shop and the Stimulus Café is also afavored stopping point for thousands of bicyclists and motorists throughoutthe year.

Unfortunately, the garbage container next to the public restrooms also sawa lot of garbage from vacation home owners and renters who should havepaid for garbage service.

A joint effort between TillamookCounty’s Parks and Solid Wastedepartments resulted in a new pilotprogram replacing the garbageDumpster with a confined and enclosedarea designed for visitors.

Visitors to Cape Kiwanda will nowsee an opportunity to dispose of theirrecyclables in a clean and organizedmanner, which also functions as a trialfor commingled recycling – the first such site in the county. Separatecollection areas for glass and deposit cans/bottles are also at hand.

Non-recyclables (coffee cups, candy wrappers, etc.) can be placed in thehopper of one of the solar-powered BigBelly compactors. The compactorsenable the storage of much more waste than loose trash receptacles, whichwill result in a cleaner, more organized area.

Pickup of both the recyclables and garbage will be performed byNestucca Valley Sanitary Service.

Because Cape Kiwanda is a Tillamook County Park, anyone disposing ofhousehold or commercial garbage there may be subject to a $720 fine.

All short-term rentals are required by county ordinance to have regulargarbage service from the local franchised hauler.

Local residents and second-home owners should dispose of theirrecyclables and excess garbage at the Pacific City Transfer Station, whichwill be open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday every week fromMemorial Day through Labor Day (other than being closed July 4).

The Solid Waste Department will be monitoring the cameras andoverseeing the site, including outreach to visitors at various times during thesummer.

Visitors to Cape Kiwanda nowhave option to recycle onsite

Visitors to CapeKiwanda will nowhave an opportunityto dispose of theirrecyclables in a cleanand organizedmanner.

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8 • Tillamook County Solid Waste • 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, OR • 503-815-3975 • www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/solidwaste

Each and every year, Tillamook County sendsabout 20,000 tons of waste to Coffin Butte Landfillnear Corvallis, where it becomes part of a mountain ofwaste. Nearly 1,000 trucks are needed to haul ourwaste on the 160 mile round trip route.

While methane produced during the decompositionof that waste is captured and converted into energy,any valuable materials are essentially gone forever.The Oregon Department of Environmental Qualityestimates that each year $86 million of commonlyrecyclable materials are disposed of in landfills inOregon alone. These numbers do not include so-calledDifficult-to-Recycle Materials, for which recyclingsolutions are not commonly available.

Tillamook County’s Solid Waste Department isworking with the county transfer stations and haulers toreduce the quantity of recyclable materials in the wastestream. But the focus is not just on paper andcardboard, but on some other materials as well.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Wastecompromises a significant portion of the local wastestream. “By removing asphalt shingles from the wastestream, we reduce our landfill costs, and the shingles

can be processed into asphalt used on repairing ourroads,” said Liane Welch, director of the TillamookCounty Public Works and Road Department.

“By finding ways to recycle more materials locally,we can save on not only the disposal costs at thelandfill, but also on transportation costs,” said DavidMcCall, Tillamook County Solid Waste Departmentprogram manager. “Moreover, we can keep the valuecreated by processing these materials in our localeconomies, rather than just disposing of it. In a way, itis like finding a silver dollar on the sidewalk – exceptthat money is going to reappear there every day.Roofing contractors will be able to take advantage ofthese savings with almost no additional costs in labor.They may choose to pass these savings on to theircustomers. In any case, the savings stay local, and ourlocal economy and environment benefits.”

In addition to asphalt shingles, a successful trialhas already been made with latex paint. (see article onpage 2) McCall hopes that there will be enough dataavailable within the next four-to-six months to buildinterest in local recycling solutions for furthermaterials.

Local solutions for ‘Difficult-to-Recycle’ materials

Residents of Netarts andOceanside have two opportunitieseach month to recycle in theircommunity.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on thefirst and third Saturdays of eachmonth, Oceanside Sanitary Servicehosts a portable recycling centerbehind the Netarts Fire Station,said Kalista Drake, OceansideSanitary office manager.

For many years Oceanside

Sanitary Service, which serves asthe area’s garbage hauler,maintained a recycling shack inOceanside, said Drake. “Peoplestarted dumping trash in it, so weended up closing it down.”

However, demand for arearecycling grew, promptingOceanside Sanitary Service ownerKen Zwald to team up withTillamook’s Don G. AverillRecycling and City Sanitary

Service as well as the TillamookCounty Solid Waste Department tohost the twice-monthly recyclingoperation.

Materials accepted at theportable recycling station includeplastic containers with screw-onlids, tin cans, cardboard,magazines, newspaper, mixedpaper, aluminum cans and green,brown and clear glass.

The program is free.

The Tillamook County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is workingto ensure local residents have the best options for recycling and trashdisposal well into the future.

“We’re making sure the citizens of Tillamook County are getting thesolid waste management plan they deserve,” said Linda Kozlowski,Solid Waste Advisory Committee chair and vice chair of the CARTMBoard of Directors.

SWAC is comprised of nine members, including one representativeof an incorporated city in Tillamook County; one representative eachfrom the dairy farming, timber and construction industries; two repre-sentatives of the public-at-large, two representatives of the solid wastecollection industry and one representative from a transfer station or or-ganization responsible for marketing recyclables from within thewasteshed. Committee members serve three-year terms; there is nofinancial reimbursement.

It advises Tillamook County commissioners on issues regarding themanagement of solid waste in the county, including long-rangeplanning, policies and projects, enforcement, permitting andregulations, budget, garbage service, franchises, contracts and rates,waste prevention and recycling.

In 2011 SWAC began working with Solid Waste Department staff toupdate its solid waste management plan, said Kozlowski. “The last onehad been done in 1996 and it was way out of date - a lot had changed.”

The following year the committee began reviewing its updated plan.“By that time, David McCall had joined us,” said Kozlowski. “Hebrought with him an extraordinary background and lots ofinformation.”

McCall, Tillamook County Solid Waste program manager, helpedusher in modern recycling methods in Eastern Europe, specifically inHungary and Budapest, over a 20-year period before returning to theUnited States to take the job in Tillamook. With his broad base ofknowledge, “We came up with some new priorities,” said Kozlowski.

One of those priorities was incorporating asphalt roofing and yarddebris recycling programs at all Tillamook County transfer stations inan effort to increase recycling and reduce garbage collection fees at thetwo satellite transfer stations in Pacific City and Manzanita. Bothsatellite stations have traditionally charged more than the centraltransfer station operated by Don G. Averill Recycling in Tillamook.“They cost more primarily because they have such low volume,” saidKozlowski. “We put together an innovative agreement. We’ll bemonitoring that through the next year.”

Through the new program, which will begin on July 1, thosebringing in construction debris and yard debris will pay less for theirgarbage by separating asphalt shingles and yard debris, both of whichare recyclable.

Kozlowski said SWAC’s mission is easier to accomplish thanks tothe addition of new members David Larmouth and Jack Lorette.

Larmouth is a rate and contract analyst with Recology WesternOregon, while Lorette, who works for PUD and lives in Nehalem, is arepresentative of the public-at-large.

The committee is in the process of recruiting a member to representthe timber industry, said Kozlowski.

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