City of Florence Recycling Resources

New Statewide Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) Effective July 1, 2025

Oregon Launches a New Era in Recycling (Source: RecycleON Oregon)

Big changes are coming to recycling in Oregon, and they’re all for the better. After five years of planning and collaboration, Oregon officially launched the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) on July 1, 2025. This landmark law reshapes how the state manages packaging, paper, and food serviceware, making recycling easier, more consistent, and more trustworthy for everyone.

A Smarter, More Reliable Recyling System

At the heart of the RMA is a new statewide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. This program shifts part of recycling funding to the brands that create packaging and paper products. These companies are now partners in improving Oregon’s recycling system.

To make it happen, Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved a program plan submitted by Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a nonprofit group working hand-in-hand with local governments, recycling providers, and community partners to bring this new system to life.

So, What Does That Mean for You?

Over the next several months and years, you may start seeing:

Clearer, updated recycling guidelines.
More information about where your recyclables go.
Expanded access to drop-off sites for items like plastic lids, bags, and other materials that don’t go in the recycling bin at home and work.

No matter where you live in Oregon, the goal is to help you recycle with confidence, knowing that what you recycle will have a second life.

The new Statewide Recycling Information Website can be found at https://recycleon.org/oregon

Opportunity to Recycle

Oregon State Law (ORS 90.318) and Florence City Code (FCC 9.4.6.1) require landlords of multi-family housing to provide tenants with the opportunity to recycle as well as periodically providing education on properly recycling.

Below, multi-family housing landlords and property managers can download the materials to distribute when necessary as either flyers or the graphics to create door hangers.

Questions? Contact the Planning Department HERE or call (541) 997-8237.