case studies: Success Stories and Helpful Tips

Learn from case studies and tip sheets that describe a wide variety of methods that businesses have adopted to save money and help the environment through waste prevention and recycling.

Bethany Nursery - a Washington County business with production, retail and landscaping services sought recycling assistance for its agricultural plastics.

Robert Duncan Plaza - a 10-story, multi-tenant property located in downtown Portland, run by a property management company, implemented an office recycling program to reduce waste that includes paper and a host of commingled items, including food waste.

The Streets of Tanasbourne - The property management company of a Washington County lifestyle, shopping and retail center with over 50 businesses moves to Recycle At Work.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue - Nineteen fire stations in Washington County standardized their recycling procedures, reduced waste and recycled typical and less common, hard-to-recycle materials.

Valley Plaza - a mixed-use, commercial complex in Beaverton, including office space, ice arena, movie theater, bowling alley and an early childhood learning center needed assistance to optimize its recycling and garbage services for tenants and property managers.

Recycling and waste prevention - Metro waste prevention case studies and tips.

Cantel Sweeping - A parking lot sweeping company in Gresham takes action by composting, purchasing carbon offset credits, reducing water usage, and recycling.

Mercer Windows - A Beaverton window manufacturer cut their garbage volume by approximately 34% in the first six months after implementing additional recycling efforts.