Timm Schimke
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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 […]

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Curbside Composting?

Knott Landfill is nearing capacity. Can removing food waste give it a longer lease on life?
Chris Miller

Knott Landfill—the only landfill in Deschutes County—is getting stuffed full. County officials estimate that if the current levels of garbage continue, it has a life expectancy of 12 more years. Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone said the County’s not looking for another landfill location yet, and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee is looking at the […]

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