Deschutes County prepared a Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
Deschutes County – Solid Waste Facts
In 2016, households and businesses generated 240,800 tons of garbage; with an estimated population of 181,000 people that averages to about 2,700 pounds per person each year. This breaks down to:
In 2020, households and businesses in Deschutes County generated 300,000 tons of solid waste (about 3,000 pounds per person). These materials were managed in the following ways:
