OAR 340-090-0070
Principal Recyclable Material

(1)

The following are identified as the principal recyclable materials in the wastesheds as described in sections (4) through (12) of this rule:

(a)

Newspaper;

(b)

Ferrous scrap metal;

(c)

Non-ferrous scrap metal;

(d)

Used motor oil;

(e)

Corrugated cardboard and kraft paper;

(f)

Aluminum;

(g)

Container glass;

(h)

Hi-grade office paper;

(i)

Tin cans;

(j)

Yard debris.

(2)

In addition to the principal recyclable materials listed in section (1) of this rule, other materials may be recyclable material at specific locations where the opportunity to recycle is required.

(3)

The statutory definition of “recyclable material” (ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665)(31)) determines whether a material is a recyclable material at a specific location where the opportunity to recycle is required.

(4)

In the following wasteshed, Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah counties in aggregate the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (j) of this rule.

(5)

In the following wastesheds, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (i) of this rule:

(a)

Benton wasteshed;

(b)

Clatsop wasteshed;

(c)

Hood River wasteshed;

(d)

Lane wasteshed;

(e)

Lincoln wasteshed;

(f)

Linn wasteshed;

(g)

Marion wasteshed;

(h)

Polk wasteshed;

(i)

Umatilla wasteshed;

(j)

Union wasteshed;

(k)

Wasco wasteshed;

(l)

Yamhill wasteshed.

(6)

In the following wastesheds, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (g) of this rule:

(a)

Baker wasteshed;

(b)

Crook wasteshed;

(c)

Jefferson wasteshed;

(d)

Klamath wasteshed;

(e)

Tillamook wasteshed.

(7)

In the following wastesheds, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (h) of this rule:

(a)

Coos wasteshed;

(b)

Deschutes wasteshed;

(c)

Douglas wasteshed;

(d)

Jackson wasteshed;

(e)

Josephine wasteshed.

(8)

In the following wasteshed, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (f) of this rule: Malheur wasteshed.

(9)

In the following wastesheds, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (g) and (i) of this rule:

(a)

Columbia wasteshed;

(b)

Milton-Freewater wasteshed.

(10)

In the following wastesheds, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (e) of this rule:

(a)

Curry wasteshed;

(b)

Grant wasteshed;

(c)

Harney wasteshed;

(d)

Lake wasteshed.

(11)

In the following wastesheds, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(a) through (d) of this rule:

(a)

Morrow wasteshed;

(b)

Sherman wasteshed;

(c)

Wallowa wasteshed.

(12)

In the following wastesheds, the principal recyclable materials are those listed in subsections (1)(b) through (d) of this rule:

(a)

Gilliam wasteshed;

(b)

Wheeler wasteshed.

(13)

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(a)

The opportunity to recycle must be provided for each of the principal recyclable materials listed in sections (4) through (12) of this rule and for other materials which meet the statutory definition of recyclable material at specific locations where the opportunity to recycle is required;

(b)

The opportunity to recycle is not required for any material that a recycling report, as required in OAR 340-090-0100 (Reporting Requirements), and approved by the DEQ demonstrates does not meet the definition of recyclable material for the specific location where the opportunity to recycle is required.

(14)

Each city, county or metropolitan service district in a wasteshed where yard debris is a principal recyclable material must individually, or jointly through intergovernmental agreement, implement a program that at a minimum meets the requirements of OAR 340-090-0030 (General Requirements) when the option under OAR 340-090-0040 (Local Government Recycling Program Elements)(3)(e) is not chosen or request approval of an alternative program for providing the opportunity to recycle under OAR 340-090-0080 (Alternative Methods for Providing the Opportunity to Recycle).

(15)

Any affected person may ask the EQC to modify the list of principal recyclable material identified by the EQC or may request a variance under ORS 459A.055 (Variance or request for extension to provide opportunity to recycle).

(16)

DEQ will review the principal recyclable material lists as needed, and will submit any proposed changes to the EQC.

Source: Rule 340-090-0070 — Principal Recyclable Material, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-090-0070.

340‑090‑0005
Purpose 340‑090‑0010
Definitions 340‑090‑0015
Scope and Applicability 340‑090‑0020
Opportunity to Recycle 340‑090‑0030
General Requirements 340‑090‑0040
Local Government Recycling Program Elements 340‑090‑0041
Contamination Reduction Education Plan 340‑090‑0042
Waste Prevention and Reuse Programs 340‑090‑0050
Wasteshed Designation and Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0060
Determination of Wasteshed and Overall Statewide Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0068
Determination of Material-Specific Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0070
Principal Recyclable Material 340‑090‑0080
Alternative Methods for Providing the Opportunity to Recycle 340‑090‑0090
Collection of Recyclable Materials 340‑090‑0100
Reporting Requirements 340‑090‑0110
Minimum Content Reporting Requirements 340‑090‑0120
Confidential Information 340‑090‑0130
Fair Market Value Exemption 340‑090‑0140
Recyclable Material 340‑090‑0150
Due Consideration 340‑090‑0180
Used Oil Recycling Signs 340‑090‑0190
Yard Debris Recycling Charges 340‑090‑0310
Rigid Plastic Containers: Purpose 340‑090‑0320
Definitions 340‑090‑0330
Rigid Plastic Containers 340‑090‑0340
Exempt Rigid Plastic Containers 340‑090‑0350
Compliance Standards 340‑090‑0360
Recycled Content Compliance 340‑090‑0370
Recycling Rate Compliance 340‑090‑0380
Recycling Rate Calculation 340‑090‑0390
Waste Composition 340‑090‑0400
Responsibilities of a Product Manufacturer 340‑090‑0410
Responsibilities of a Container Manufacturer 340‑090‑0420
Confidential Information Procedure 340‑090‑0430
Violations 340‑090‑0510
Mercury Thermostat Labeling
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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