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Environmental Services
Overview
The Silverton City Council establishes goals at the beginning of each fiscal year. Goal 4 is to implement policies and programs to maintain safety and quality of life. Objective 4.4 under this goal is to study ways with community partners to implement a sustainable energy program to lesson our carbon footprint and achieve energy sustainability goals. The City established a Green Team to support Council’s objective. The Team has been working with Sustainable Silverton, a local grassroots organization, who developed the Silverton Energy Plan. This plan was accepted by the City Council on August 5, 2019.
The Green Team
In 2019 the City-wide Green Team was established. The Team is comprised of a mix of represented and management staff across departments.
Read the Green Team’s Quarterly Newsletters to stay informed on the City’s sustainability efforts:
Green Team News - 1st Quarter January 2020
Green Team News - 2nd Quarter April 2020
Green Team News - 3rd Quarter July 2020
Green Team News - 4th Quarter October 2020
Marion County EarthWISE Program
The Green Team has been working towards certifying all City buildings through Marion County's EarthWISE Program. The following facilities have received their certification:
- City Hall
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Public Works Shops
- Community Center
- Silver Falls Library
- Silverton Fine Arts Association
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Petra Schuetz
Public Works DirectorPhone: 503-874-2210
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Chelsea Starner
Public Works CoordinatorPhone: 503-874-2206
Environmental Management Committee
The Environmental Management Committee (EMC) was established by City Council in 2015 as an advisory committee to make recommendations to the City Council on issues regarding recycling, solid waste management, environmental issues and other similar matters.
Sustainable Year City Program
The City of Silverton welcomed University of Oregon students during the 2019-2020 year as part of the Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP). SCYP, part of the Sustainable Cities Institute at UO, matches professors and classes with an Oregon city, county, special district, tribe, transit agency, or partnership of governments for an entire academic year. Students working in Silverton, guided by their professors, combined research and fieldwork to address City needs and achieve course learning goals.
Recycling in Silverton
Solid waste collection companies are providing an essential service necessary to maintain the health and safety of Oregon communities. Learn how to protect yourself and our garbage/recycling workers from COVID-19.
Republic Services provides residential curbside collection of solid waste and recycling in Silverton. Recent shifts in the recycling market have brought changes to how we recycle.
Commingled Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your solid waste cart. Please review this guide to ensure you are placing recyclable items in your commingled cart.
Find out where to recycle your specific items by clicking this link.
Reducing Waste
Are looking for ways to reduce your household waste? Visit Marion County Public Works Waste Reduction website to learn helpful tips on how to reduce waste at home, at work, and on the go.