recycling
Recycling updates for Baker City and Baker County coming soon! Click here for the latest updates.
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Recycling updates for Baker City and Baker County coming soon! Click here for the latest updates. ♻️
Got some questions about reducing, reusing, and recycling waste? Check out this guide before your visit to our Recycling Depots or Landfill.
For our customers, we’re working on compiling a list of local businesses that can help you with your recycling needs!
Accepted Materials
Corrugated Cardboard
Please flatten cardboard and exclude any waxed or plastic lined boxes. We only accept corrugated cardboard and brown paper grocery bags in this bin!
Newspaper
Just throw into the bin loose. NO bags or twine. NO mixed paper in this bin. Magazines and newspaper go in the same bin.
Plastic Milk Containers
Rinse the jugs and discard the lids. No other type of plastic in this bin.
Magazines and Catalogs
Use the slick paper feel as a guideline. NO mixed paper or books. Magazines and newspaper go in the same bin.
Aluminum Cans and Foil- Non-Magnetic
Simply rinse these cans. Pop cans, aluminum TV dinner trays, pie pans and food cans are acceptable. Other larger aluminum scrap metal can be recycled at the landfill but not in this bin.
Motor Oil
Put your used crankcase motor oil in a “clear” non-glass container with a screw top lid. Please check in with our office for disposal of your used oil.
Oil drop-off only available during office hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
-Every 100 gal of recycled oil saves 65 gal of new.
Electronic Waste
For info on the new Electronic Waste recycling click HERE.
We accept all battery types at our office for recycling. Please place tape on both sides of any flat batteries (watch, hearing aid, etc.). Batteries present a significant fire risk. Please do not throw any batteries in your trash can or dispose them at the landfill.
Tin and Steel Cans- Magnetic
Rinse the cans and remove the labels. You can recycle the lids from the cans and metal lids from glass containers as well.
Glass Bottles andJars
Food and beverage containers only. No need to remove labels or lids. Any color is ok. Simply deposit them into the window of the bin. NOdishes, light bulbs, mirrors, windows, etc.
HDPE #2 Colored Bottles
For colored HDPE #2 bottles only. Bin available during office hours Monday-Friday 8am-4pm in our gated area. Rinse the bottles and discard the lids. Call office with any questions.
Recycling Newsletters: Please see below for our recycling newsletters
Fall 2025
Summer 2025
Spring 2025
Winter 2024-2025