Oregon generates more than 5 million tonnes of solid waste every year, and for what can’t be recycled, it ends up in landfills. And even though there are many recycling programs around, the rates are nowhere near high enough to get rid of dumps and landfills altogether. That means there will likely be a dump near you for many years to come.
Despite some objections, there are new landfills being built, and current ones being expanded to keep up with demand. You’ll find them across the state in areas such as Salem, Eagle Point, Eugene, Coos Bay, Blue River, Oakland, Lakeview, Vale, and many more.
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