Black & White Community Collection Event

FLORENCE, OR – Every year the City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) hosts a Black and White Community Collection event in partnership with Lane County and County Transfer and Recycling (CTR). The free event is notable for collecting unwanted tires, refrigerant appliances and propane tanks. Last year, Habitat for Humanity, St. Vinnie’s and Lions Club also participated in collecting more items like used paint, reusable construction supplies and household items, mattresses, eyeglasses and hearing aids. This year, even more local organizations are joining in to make the event the most impactful yet. – – – – –

Oregon Coast Humane Society will be collecting pet food and toys and general shelter supplies Florence Food Share will be collecting non-perishable food items like peanut butter, canned goods and pasta Circular Action Alliance (CAA) will be collecting non-recyclable materials that cannot go in our recycling carts – items like plastic snap-on lids, stretchy plastic film, shredded paper, plastic beverage handles, pressed aluminum products and plastic buckets. Lane County Management Fix It Fair Booth – Fix-It Fairs are free, public events promoting reuse and repair by offering participants the chance to have their items repaired by our team of skilled fixers. Stay tuned for more details on what repairs will be offered at this event! CTR will also be taking yard debris for free – three large garbage bags per household only – and rechargeable batteries.

The drive-thru event will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10am until 1pm at the South Parking Lot of Siuslaw Middle School. Volunteers are needed, please contact the EMAC Team for more details at recycleon@ci.florence.or.us.

About Circular Action Alliance (CAA) and the EMAC RecycleOn Oregon is an initiative of Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a nonprofit organization approved by the state to implement parts of Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. CAA collects producer fees and reinvests them into Oregon’s recycling system to expand access, improves recycling services, and supports consistent, statewide recycling education. More information can be found at https://recycleon.org/Oregon/.

The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) serves as an advisory body to the City Council and City Manager for the City of Florence. EMAC supports the development of programs and actions that promote healthy, environmentally sound practices for the City and the broader community. The committee prioritizes education, community outreach, and collaborative partnerships, working to strengthen local understanding of environmental issues and advance sustainable solutions. Got  Questions? recycleon@ci.florence.or.us or visit https://www.ci.florence.or.us/365/EMAC.