What plastics are accepted in Lane County recycling?

Great news for recyclers in Eugene and Lane County! Thanks to Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), which went into effect July 1, 2025, more plastics are now accepted curbside than ever before.

Apex currently accepts the following plastics in your recycling cart:

  • Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and round tubs made from #1, #2, or #5 plastic — items must be larger than 2""x2"", tubs must be round, and lids can stay on if screwed on tight (no snap-ons). Rinse them out first!
  • Medicine and supplement bottles made from #1, #2, or #5 plastic
  • Plastic buckets, pails, and storage containers made of HDPE (#2) or polypropylene (#5) — as long as they fit loosely in your bin
  • Nursery pots and plant trays made of HDPE (#2) or PP (#5) — clean and dirt-free

If it's not a #1, #2, or #5 plastic bottle, jug, jar, or round tub — leave it out. Empty pill bottles must go in the regular trash. And as always, everything must be rinsed clean. For the full picture on what's recyclable in Eugene, visit our Recycling Guide.