Western Oregon Waste, a Recology company

Join the Waste Zero Hero Alliance!

Throwing away a single candy wrapper or banana peel doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but it adds up fast! On average, each person throws away 4.7 pounds of waste per day - that’s almost a ton (2,000 pounds) a year for each of us! That number could easily be cut in half, but WOW Man needs your help to do it. Take the pledge and become a Waste Zero Hero!

1. I pledge to reduce first.

I will only buy what I will use. I will Purchase items with little or no packaging. I will choose quality products that will last. I will reduce by reusing…

I pledge to reduce first. I will only buy what I will use. I will Purchase items with little or no packaging. I will choose quality products that will last. I will reduce by reusing… Yes!

2. I pledge to reuse second.

I will borrow or rent equipment and tools instead of buying them. I will choose to use a reusable water bottle. I will have a garage sale or donate my old toys and clothes to charity.

I pledge to reuse second. I will borrow or rent equipment and tools instead of buying them. I will choose to use a reusable water bottle. I will have a garage sale or donate my old toys and clothes to charity. Yes!

3. I pledge to recycle third.

I will help my family learn what is and is not recyclable, and recycle everything I can.

I pledge to recycle third. I will help my family learn what is and is not recyclable, and recycle everything I can. Yes!

4. I pledge to take the Waste Zero Hero challenge.

For one day – I promise not to throw ANYTHING away. I will pack my lunch in a reusable container with a cloth napkin, and refill my reusable drink container. I won’t buy anything with packaging, or anything that can’t be recycled or composted. I will not even waste food, by taking only what I know I will eat.

I pledge to take the Waste Zero Hero challenge. For one day – I promise not to throw ANYTHING away. I will pack my lunch in a reusable container with a cloth napkin, and refill my reusable drink container. I won’t buy anything with packaging, or anything that can’t be recycled or composted. I will not even waste food, by taking only what I know I will eat. Yes!

5. Share your own Waste Zero Hero Tip. (You MUST submit a tip to receive a ring)

Knowing is half the battle – share your best Waste Zero Hero tip. Your tip may even be featured in next year’s comic or on our website!

Share your own Waste Zero Hero Tip. (You MUST submit a tip to receive a ring) Knowing is half the battle – share your best Waste Zero Hero tip. Your tip may even be featured in next year’s comic or on our website!

6. Is it okay to feature your name with your Waste Zero Hero Tip in publications?

Is it okay to feature your name with your Waste Zero Hero Tip in publications? Yes

7. Fill out the form below and send it back to receive your very own Waste Zero Hero Power Ring and Waste Zero Hero Alliance Membership card! (Be sure to use your MAILING address)

Fill out the form below and send it back to receive your very own Waste Zero Hero Power Ring and Waste Zero Hero Alliance Membership card! (Be sure to use your MAILING address) Name:
Address:
Address 2:
City/Town:
State:
ZIP:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

8. How would you like to receive your free gift?*

How would you like to receive your free gift?* I am just happy to do my part, please save my ring and Waste Zero Alliance Membership card for someone else.

I will pick it up at my local office.

Please mail it to the address above.

*While we encourage everyone to take the pledge and become a Waste Zero Hero, we can only provide prizes to heroes living within the Western Oregon Waste service areas.