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HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Closed Monday, January 20, 2024
Open Tuesday, January 21, 2025

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 - Polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers are banned from use and sale in Oregon. To learn more about the container ban and Senate Bill 543, please CLICK HERE.

Holiday string lights are accepted at Deschutes Recycling and all transfer stations until January 31st . Trees are accepted at Deschutes Recycling and all transfer stations except Alfalfa through January 31st.  Click here for more information.

The Department of Solid Waste oversees the management of solid waste in Deschutes County. We take pride in providing a safe place for residents to dispose of or recycle unwanted materials.

Knott Landfill Recycling and Transfer Facility is the only landfill in Deschutes County and is estimated to remain open until 2029. For waste disposal in outlying areas of Deschutes County, we operate four transfer stations. These include the Negus Transfer Station located in Redmond, the Northwest Transfer Station near Sisters, the Southwest Transfer Station between Sunriver and La Pine, and the Alfalfa Transfer Station located off Walker Road near Alfalfa.

Knott Landfill can be a busy place, especially during nice weather.  To view current traffic conditions at Knott Landfill, check out our cameras here.

The Department of Solid Waste sponsors money-saving recycling and collection events throughout the year. These include Christmas tree recycling, year-round hazardous waste recycling for households and yard debris collection events including the spring Fire Free program.