Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A small disposal site on US-20 that most Toledo residents use when clearing out household garbage or yard debris. The place serves local folks from town and the surrounding coast-range communities looking for a straightforward drop-off.
Drive in from US-20 and follow the lane toward the entrance booth and scale-cars and trucks pull up in a short line when it’s busy. The property looks like a typical county disposal yard: piles, roll-offs, and a few concrete islands where materials are sorted. Oregon’s bottle-deposit and recycling habits mean there are usually separate bins or areas for recyclables near the front. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can get backed up; midweek mornings are much quieter.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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E-waste rules vary wildly by state. Some ban electronics from landfills entirely. Here's how to recycle old TVs, computers, and phones properly.
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Most counties run free household hazardous waste collection events. Here's what qualifies, how to find your local event, and how to store stuff safely until then.
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