Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recycling Partner in Portland, OR
Far West Recycling has been dedicated to environmental stewardship since 1980, providing comprehensive recycling solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our mission emphasizes sustainable practices that enhance community well-being while addressing evolving waste management challenges. As the first Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to achieve RIOS certification, we uphold rigorous standards for operational excellence, employee safety, and environmental responsibility. Our services span paper, plastic, metal, electronics, and glass recycling, utilizing advanced processes to ensure materials are repurposed efficiently.With a focus on innovation and community engagement, we partner with local organizations to promote environmental education and support initiatives that improve quality of life. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to transparency, ensuring clients receive reliable, ethical, and forward-thinking recycling solutions tailored to their needs.
Services
Paper Recycling
Plastic Recycling
Metal Recycling
Electronics Recycling
Glass Recycling
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in sustainable recycling solutions.
- Our RIOS-certified facility sets industry standards for operational excellence.
- We offer comprehensive recycling for diverse materials, including e-waste and metals.
- Our community partnerships prioritize environmental education and local impact.
- Expanded weekday operating hours ensure convenient access for all clients.
Associations and certifications
- RIOS Certification
Services
Paper Recycling
We recycle cardboard, scrap paper, magazines, office paper, and books using efficient sorting and processing systems. Our methods ensure maximum material recovery while maintaining fiber quality for repurposing. Clients benefit from reduced landfill waste and support for sustainable paper production cycles.
Metal Recycling
Our facility handles tin cans, copper, aluminum, and steel through advanced separation technologies. This service diverts valuable metals from landfills while providing cost-effective raw materials for manufacturing industries. We ensure proper handling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Electronics Recycling
We process computers, monitors, printers, TVs, and other electronics with secure data destruction and component recovery. This service prevents hazardous materials from contaminating ecosystems while recovering reusable materials responsibly.
Plastic Recycling
We specialize in #1 and #2 plastic bottles through sorting, cleaning, and pelletizing systems. This service reduces plastic pollution by transforming post-consumer waste into raw materials for new product manufacturing.
Glass Recycling
Our four-stage system crushes, cleans, separates, and remanufactures glass for new products. This service maintains material purity while supporting local glass production industries through consistent supply of recycled cullet.
Questions
What materials does Far West Recycling accept?
We recycle paper, cardboard, magazines, #1/#2 plastics, metals (tin, copper, aluminum, steel), electronics, and glass through specialized processing methods.
Is Far West Recycling certified for environmental standards?
Yes, we were the first Materials Recovery Facility to achieve RIOS certification, demonstrating our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
What are your operating hours?
Our Tualatin location opens at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday. Please contact us directly for specific holiday schedules or special arrangements.
Do you serve both residential and commercial clients?
Yes, we provide tailored recycling solutions for households, businesses, and industrial clients across the Portland Metro area.
How does glass recycling work at Far West Recycling?
Our glass recycling uses a four-step process involving crushing, cleaning, separation, and remanufacturing to create new glass products efficiently.
