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Curbside Composting Expansion?

Offering curbside composting to all of Deschutes County is one way officials hope to cut down on the percentage of waste headed to the landfill
Avatar photo Keely Damara

In 2017, 181,000 tons of waste went into Knott Landfill—a 39 percent increase since 2014. While population growth and an increase in construction in Deschutes County are two factors contributing to this increase, the County expects the waste generation to increase at a rate in proportion with population growth in the future. Deschutes County’s current […]

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Wasted in Bend: Clothing in the Landfill

A growing movement to repair and reuse textiles
Suzanne Johnson

Editor’s note: The print version of this story stated that Knott Landfill is projected to close in 2019, but it’s projected to close in 2029. We regret the error. Last month I resolved to clean out my closet—hitting a snag when I pulled out a well-worn puffy coat with a broken zipper. Was it too […]

Posted inOpinion

Vote Amy Lowes for Deschutes County Commission position 1

The Source Editorial Board

It’s a dynamic time in Deschutes County. The region continues to experience rapid growth—and with that growth comes more pressure to deliver quality public safety and mental and public health services, in addition to managing diverse views about controversial topics such as land use and marijuana regulation. Dynamic times require dynamic leaders, and we believe […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Wasted! A Movie

Lisa Sipe

Did you know that almost 26 percent of Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill is made up of wasted food? “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” is a movie aimed at changing the way we buy, cook, recycle and eat food, exposing the criminality of food waste and how it directly contributes to climate change. Chefs including […]

Posted inOutside

Shooting, Dumping and Cleaning Up

Another purge effort for China Hat—and a push to change rules around shooting in the area
Brian Jennings

Brent Jenkins likens the national forest to a play area. “It’s our playground. I love being out in the forest and I love seeing it clean. I know people, myself included, never go out in the forest without bringing back some trash.” Jenkins works for the Deschutes National Forest, and often has his eye on […]

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Your Recycling Re-Education

Do you recycle? Well, you’re probably doing it wrong.
Magdalena Bokowa and Wyatt Gaines

Click here for the complete guide to recycling PDF Do you think you can recycle that takeaway container? What about the plastic tub your berries came in? A small single serve yogurt? The tray your microwaveable dinner came on? Nope, times four. All across the high desert, well-meaning Oregonians try to reduce their carbon footprint […]

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