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The Plastic Project

Our 2024 collections have ended. Thank you for helping us recycle almost 2 tons of plastic this year!

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow along to find out about our 2025 collection dates!

Separating Waste

THIS JUST IN

The Plastic Project has agreed to a partnership with Green Century Recycling in Portland. Green Century Recycling will set up a drive-thru drop-off in the parking lot across from First Baptist Church during our collection events.

Green Century Recycling collects all Styrofoam and packing peanuts. There is a $10 charge for each 45 gal. bag of Styrofoam.  

E-waste is also collected, free of charge, from cell phones to large appliances.  Questions?  Call 503-207-5482

Planet Made of Plastic
What is The Plastic Project?

Founded in 2021, our mission has been to reduce plastic waste in Yamhill County.

 

Why do we need The Plastic Project?

Plastic curbside recycling is very limited, so we collect hard-to-recycle containers to keep them out of incinerators and landfills.

 

What kind of projects do you have?

  • We host plastic education events in the community

  • We specialize in plastic waste consultation

  • We can help you with your special events

  • and we're always expanding our collection opportunities

 

RETHINK - REFUSE - REDUCE - REUSE - THEN RECYCLE

How can you help us collect plastic?

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Bring your non-curbside items sorted and bagged separately. Plastic must be clean and dry to be accepted.
Combine smaller bags together into a large paper grocery bag.

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$4 per full paper grocery bag. Cash or Check accepted.

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We recycle:

  • Straws & Utensils

  • Bread bag clips

  • Plastic screw-on caps

  • Clear (no color) #1 PET plastic

  • #2 HDPE plastic

  • #4 LDPE plastic

  • #5 PP plastic

  • #6 PS plastic

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Contact us:
503.207.5482
theplasticprojectZWM@gmail.com 

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Girls Carrying a Recycling Bin

How to: sorting plastic for The Plastic Project collection

Stay tuned for our list of 2025 collection events!

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The Plastic Project team will also be at the McMinnville Thursday Farmers Market every week to answer your questions.

 

For more information:

503.207.5482

theplasticprojectzwm@gmail.com.

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Trash on Beach

A look at our collection events

Want to join us? Volunteer!

 

· Collection events · Fundraising · Speaking programs/Storytelling · Attend civic meetings

· Legislation and lobbying · Event booth staffing · Planning · Citizen action · Industry consulting · Grant writing

 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." --- Margaret Mead

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