Solid Waste and Recycling Links

Jackson County Recycling Directory

The Jackson County Recycling Partnership is a consortium of representatives from regional solid waste companies (Rogue Disposal, Ashland Sanitary and Southern Oregon Sanitation), Jackson County, and municipalities. Working together, these groups sponsor waste prevention/reduction and education programs within Jackson County: www.jcrecycle.org

Ashland Sanitary and Recycling Service
www.ashlandsanitary.com
541.482.1471
170 Oak Street, Ashland

Rogue Disposal and Recycling
www.roguedisposal.com
541.779.4161
8001 Table Rock Road, Medford

Southern Oregon Sanitation
www.sosanitation.com/home/
541.826.5691, 800.922.1025
42 Ball Road, Eagle Point

Jackson County Waste Management and Recycling, a division of Jackson County Economic and Special Development: www.co.jackson.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=328

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Solid Waste Program: www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/rsw.htm

Northwest Materials Mart A web portal promoting material exchanges that benefit Oregon businesses: www.nwmaterialsmart.org

To receive less commercial advertising mail, you can register for Direct Marketing Association's Mail Preference Service, which allows you to "opt out" of national mailing lists: www.the-dma.org/cgi/offmailinglistdave


Energy Conservation Links

Oregon Department of Energy benefits business and the environment through loans, tax credits and other programs that help save energy: http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY

The Energy Trust of Oregon offers energy-saving services and financial incentives for Oregon's electric community. www.energytrust.org

The City of Ashland offers a variety of conservation programs for Ashland commercial customers, including rebates and zero-interest loans for lighting retrofits and other resource-saving measures. Through the Green Business Program, businesses may receive free professional guidance and earn recognition for implementing sustainable practices: www.ashland.or.us/conservation

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance a non-profit group that supports regional programs to make affordable, energy-efficient products and services available in the marketplace: www.nwalliance.org

EPA Energy Star Program: www.energystar.gov


Renewable Energy Links

Renewable Northwest Project advocates for the rapid development of renewable energy resources in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. RNP is a Portland-based non-profit organization that aims to base the region's energy future on clean, renewable resources: www.rnp.org

Pacific Power's Blue Sky energy options give Pacific Power customers the opportunity to choose renewable electricity for their home or business: www.pacificpower.net/bluesky

The City of Ashland Renewable Pioneers program enables Ashland utility customers to support clean, Northwest generated electricity by purchasing Green Tags from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation: www.GreenAshland.org

The Energy Trust of Oregon offers professional guidance, financial assistance and incentives for customers of Pacific Power and PGE interested in employing onsite wind, solar, biopower or other clean electricity sources: www.energytrust.org

The City of Ashland offers financial and professional assistance for Ashland utility customers interested in installing photovoltaic panels and solar hot water heaters: www.ashland.or.us/conservation


Water Conservation Links

The Oregon Department of Energy provides technical help, low-interest financing, and tax credits for water efficiency measures that also reduce energy use: www.energy.state.or.us/Cons/water.htm

Medford Water Commission: www.medfordwater.org

City of Ashland Conservation Division water conservation programs: www.ashland.or.us/conservation

EPA's water use efficiency program:
www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/index.htm


Pollution Prevention Links

Local disposal resources for paints, motor oil, fluorescent bulbs, gasoline, and electronic waste:
Click Here

RVTD - Rogue Valley Transportation District offers Employee Bus Pass Program, Business Energy Tax Credit Assistance, Guaranteed Ride Home, Park & Ride and more: 541.608.2429; www.RVTD.org

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality: www.deq.state.or.us/programs/p2/p2.htm

THRIVE - The Rogue Initiative for a Vital Economy - Creates connections among local businesses and community members to cultivate a socially, financially and environmentally sustainable economy. www.thriveoregon.org

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center: www.pprc.org

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