With the introduction of a new RecycleOn Centre, operated by Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the residents in Ashland now have additional options for the disposal of materials. The new facility was opened at the Ashland Recycling Centre, expanding its capabilities to accept items such as shredded paper, plastic bags, and other lightweight packaging materials. Ashland is among the first locations in Oregon to introduce this upgraded service.
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The centre’s launch was celebrated on October 22 with a ribbon-cutting event attended by representatives from Recology, Southern Oregon Goodwill, Ashland City Councillor Derek Sherrell, and Oregon Senator Jeff Golden. The ribbon was officially cut by Marisa Craft, CAA’s Oregon RecycleOn Centre Manager.
Stepping towards a larger state recycling strategy
Similar RecycleOn Centres are already operating in Grants Pass and Central Point, with a projected 140 sites expected to be established across the state by the end of 2027. The Ashland facility, located at 220 Water Street, has been constructed from a repurposed shipping container. The interior features large crate-style collection points designed to handle materials that would otherwise cause blockages in standard sorting machinery.
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Items such as plastic lids, aluminium foil, plastic film, rigid six-pack holders, shredded paper, and plastic buckets can all be dropped off at the new site. While some of these items were accepted occasionally in the past, inconsistent facilities meant recycling was often limited or unavailable elsewhere in Oregon.
The new RecycleOn facility features a separate sorting system
According to Alex Bertolucci, CAA’s Oregon Communications Manager, the key to handling these materials effectively is maintaining a separate sorting stream. With a dedicated process in place, these items can be directed to existing markets that can recycle or repurpose them, rather than ending up in a landfill.
The centre will be staffed by Recology employees, with funding provided by CAA. By Thursday evening, the facility had completed its first full day of operation. Recology staff member Bill Truesdell estimated that around 30 residents had already made use of the new drop-off service, suggesting strong early engagement from the community.
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