Follow the Fesitvals

The season is upon us where we all start heading out with our friends and families to enjoy the great community that surrounds us. Douglas County is a beautiful place with a myriad of happenings throughout the spring and summer.

Fairs, events, festivals, and concerts abound; each one with its unique offerings and character. Each one having something in common with the next…..trash.

Event managers understand the importance of managing waste. Here in Douglas County we are both blessed and cursed with a “free” landfill. On one hand this opportunity makes it easy and cheap to dispose of waste. On the other hand, this obstacle makes it challenging to remember the importance of recycling.

Douglas County Public Works has secured by donation from Roseburg Disposal, a recycling trailer for use at special events. This trailer was debuted at the Yoncalla Hazardous Waste Collection Event this past weekend. Along with staff support and technical assistance, this trailer and dozens of collection bins are available for free reservation for your event.

This program has been successful at events such as Music on the Half Shell, the Douglas County Fair, and Riverbend Live. The addition of the trailer will make the collection of recyclables much easier and efficient. It will even save you money!