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Public Disposal & Recycling on S Broadway is the local recycling center most Coos Bay residents use for dropping off cans, cardboard and other recyclables. Neighbors with curbside overflow, small cleanups or project leftovers tend to bring loads here for sorting and drop-off.
A small scale yard with an entrance booth and traffic lanes-vehicles pull up to the booth, then proceed to the different drop-off points. Recycling bins for paper, cardboard, metal, glass and common plastics sit off to one side, and larger items like appliances or electronics usually have a separate area. There’s often a visible scale and a short wait on busy weekends, so plan a little extra time during spring cleanups or community pickup days. Oregon’s Bottle Bill and other local programs are part of the backdrop here, so bottle and can returns are commonly handled at similar centers.
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Before You Go
- Flatten boxes and bundle paper to save space and speed up the drop-off process.
- Separate materials in the vehicle ahead of time so unloading goes quickly at the bins.
- Expect weekend lines; midweek mornings tend to be quieter if timing flexibility exists.
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