Get involved!  We have several ways you can help our effort.
  • Volunteer at a single PlanetCon event.  Opportunities include sorting plastics, collecting donations, staffing tables, and traffic control.
  • Assist with event planning.  Example tasks include social media, publicity, volunteer management, and graphic design.
  • Join our board to help direct our future.
If interested in any of these opportunities, send us an email and explain how you'd like to participate.

Next Event April 2024 (tentative)

When: TBD  10am - 1pm 
Where:  TBD

Event Details



​Drop-off items for recycling
  • Computers, Electronics​ and other small corded items
  • Selected plastics:  #1, #5, #6. Read collection event details carefully.
What We Won't Take
Visit information tables 
​Learn More

**** Check back before the event for any last-minute additions! ****

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Drop off items for recycling
Recycle #1 PET/PETE Plastic
Look for the resin code PETE or PET #1 and separate them into two categories:
  1. Clear plastic (no colors or opaque plastic) clamshells, trays, cups, egg cartons, salad and pastry boxes and take-out containers. 
  2. Bottles and tubs marked with #1, PET or PETE that are smaller than 6oz. This includes small bottles/tubs of any color, including prescription bottles and hotel sized shampoo containers.
  • Items must be clean and dry with no food residue.
  • ​Remove all caps/lids from containers.
  • Labels are OK.
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Clear #1 PETE examples
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Colored #1 small PETE bottles
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Recycle #5 PP Plastic  
​Look for resin code #5 or PP. Accepted items include cups, trays, lids, tofu containers, planter pots, storage bins, DVD cases (with paper/plastic film removed), prescription medication bottles, small toiletry bottles and other items stamped with #5 PP.
  • Items must be clean and dry with no food residue.
  • ​Remove all caps/lids from containers.
  • Labels are OK. ​
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Example #5 containers
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Recycle #6 Polystyrene 
Accepted items include block foam used for packaging, (also known as "Styrofoam"). Foam "peanuts" must be enclosed in a bag.  Make sure the bag is tied shut so the peanuts don't escape.
  • Other acceptable styrofoam includes foam meat trays, take out containers, cups, and egg cartons
  • Foam which is not accepted is the shiny foam sometimes used in packaging, as well as the shiny cloth. These may be marked #2, or #4.
  • Starch peanuts which dissolve in water will also not be accepted.
Rigid (non-foam) #6 items will be accepted if they are stamped with #6 PS and are bagged separately from the foam. This includes #6 clamshells, cups, lids, CD/DVD cases (with paper inserts removed) and hangers.
  • Items must be clean and dry with no food residue, although food stains on the foam is acceptable. Please remove tape and paper. ​
  • Limit of 2 bags of styrofoam per vehicle. Collection is limited to truck capacity.
The Polystyrene collection is brought to you by Marc Grambo Homes
Styrofoam/#6 is accepted from the public 24 hours a day at Agilyx in Tigard
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Example #6 foam
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Example #6 rigid items
​Electronics, small appliances, string lights and printer ink cartridges
Computer Drive Connection will be accepting the following items​
  • Any small appliance with a cord.      ​
  • Desktop and laptop computers
  • Flat panel monitors and televisions. No CRTs
  • Printers/Typewriters
  • CD Roms/Modems/Networking Devices
  • Circuit Boards/Circuit Board Components
  • Wire, cables and charging cords
  • Keyboards, mice, power supplies, headphones
  • Telephone Equipment/ Cell Phones
  • Audio and video equipment
  • Inkjet and Toner Cartridges
  • String lights (holiday, garden lights) with a cord
NO items that contain coolant/refrigerant (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units) . NO cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions or monitors. ​

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What We Won't Take
We cannot take any items that are not on the above list - Check with the Washington County What to Recycle and Where online tool which shows where to recycle items the closest to your address. 
  • There will not be a Repair Fair at this event.  See this link for upcoming Repair Fair events in Washington County.
  • No batteries, CFL's, sharps or medications will be collected at this event.  Metro collects these at their hazardous waste facilities and collection events. See this link for Metro collection events for fall 2023.  If you have standard, curbside garbage and recycling collection, and live in Tigard, Sherwood, King City, Durham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, or unincorporated Washington County, you can set out batteries for collection with your glass recycling. Rechargeable batteries can be taken to Home Depot and Lowe's for free.  Household batteries can be dropped off for a small fee at places like Batteries Plus Bulbs or Interstate Batteries.
  • No plastic bags/film will be accepted. These can to taken to many local stores including Safeway/Albertsons, Fred Meyers, Winco, and New Seasons. Ask a store employee if you don't see the bin.
  • No #2, #3, #4, #7 plastics and no plastics missing the #1 or #5 code, including caps. Find opportunities to recycle other rigid plastics by visiting the James Recycling website.
  • NO clothing will be accepted. Clothing in good condition is accepted at several non-profits including Goodwill and The Assistance League of Greater Portland.  It can also be passed on to others through your Buy Nothing group, Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace or another online forum.  In addition, Just Porch It is a business that will pickup used clothing on your doorstep whether it is still wearable or not.
  • Please be prepared to haul away items you bring that can't be accepted

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​Information Tables
Learn more about important topics to boost your knowledge!
  • Reuse - Reducing your use of single-use items 
  • ​The ​Master Recycler program trains citizens on recycling and sustainable practices
  • ​350 Washington County, a local chapter of 350.org, an international organization dedicated to fighting climate change ​​

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After the event, check out the Hillsboro Farmers' Market 1 block away on E Main street near the Hillsboro Civic Center


This FREE event is brought to you by the Westside Planet Alliance with the support of Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling, Computer Drive Connection, and Marc Grambo Homes.

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​Learn more about helping the Earth

REDUCE
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Reduce your consumption of nature's resources as much as possible. For example, reduce car trips by biking, taking public transportation or consolidating trips. Take shorter showers. Lower the heat and put on a sweater. Replace your lawn with low-water-use native plants. Buy products with minimum packaging. Cook at home more often and reduce fast-food and take-out which uses disposable items. Buy food in bulk and bring your own containers if possible. Don't buy items you don't need-take photos for a souvenir instead. Make your own cleaners instead of expensive cleaners with chemicals. Give gifts of experiences not just more "stuff".  
REFUSE unnecessary items including plastic straws, free junky items at events, paper napkins, and extra single servings of condiments (ketchup, hot sauce). 
REUSE
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Buy reusable products. Begin with a reusable water bottle and drink cup instead of buying beverages in single-use, disposable cups. Take reusable bags to the grocery store, including produce bags. Rent or borrow tools and items that you won't use frequently. The local libraries are wonderful sources of everything from books to movies, games, appliances, music, and more. Buy used items at thrift stores and garage sales instead of buying new. Participate in swap events.  Use cloth napkins, towels, and tissues at home to replace paper products.
REPAIR items that break: Metro area Repair/Fixit Fairs help fix broken items at no charge. Youtube has many "how-to-fix" videos. Learn how to mend your own clothes.
RECYCLE
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When items aren't reusable, try to recycle them.  Glass, clean paper products, metal cans and plastic tubs, jugs and bottles can be put in curbside containers at single-family residences. What can't be recycled curbside can often be recycled at other places. Far West Recycling takes everything from cooking oil to electronics. Use a worm or compost bin to turn food scraps into rich, natural fertilizer for your garden.