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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 DEPOSITS Continued from Page A1 mental Quality. An increase from 5 cent deposits to 10 cents in April 2017 has helped increase redemption numbers. Spendelow said in an email that the redemp- tion rate as reported by the ORBC was 59 percent in January through March of 2017 but was at 82 percent in April through December. He said there was “prob- ably some hoarding of con- tainers” during the first part of the year, “But any way you look at it, there was a big jump in redemptions result- ing in an increase of 231 million containers redeemed between 2016 and 2017.” The 1.3 billion contain- ers redeemed in 2017 equals about 314 cans and bottles returned for each of Ore- gon’s 4.14 million residents. The OBRC estimated Ore- gonians left $25 million on the table in deposits on unre- turned cans and bottles that year. Cherilyn Bertges, the BottleDrop Give program manager, confirmed that redemption numbers had HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A11 FROM A1 jumped since the deposit increase, and also pointed out that in January the sys- tem also expanded to include almost all types of beverage containers, including sports drinks, fruit juice and tea. “Between those two fac- tors, we’re up 50 to 60 per- cent,” Bertges said of the cooperative’s recycling volume. She said partnering on fundraisers like the one for Agape House is a “great way to capture those containers out there” because it gives people an extra incentive. When a BottleDrop cen- ter opens in an area, she said, return rates tend to increase roughly 20 percent. The centers offer a one-stop shop of machines, with staff on hand and a system that allows people to add depos- its to an account instead of collecting change. As part of BottleDrop Give, custom- ers can pick up bags labeled with their favorite nonprofit and drop those off as dona- tions as well. On Wednesday morning Izabella Garcia, 18, was one of the people standing in line with a cart holding a few bags of cans and bottles. She said she and her 13-year- old brother have a Bottle- Drop account and use it fre- quently to build up pocket money with containers they bring from home or that her brother picked up while he was walking around town. She said the BottleDrop cen- ter was much preferable to the old days of taking them to a local grocery store. “I think it’s a lot eas- ier,” she said. “You can put money on an account.” Tena Tickal, who was feeding cans through a machine, said she brings in her containers once every few months and uses the money to buy a new toy for her daughter. “I like this (the cen- ter) a lot better,” she said. “The other machines would always break down and you would have to wait and wait and wait.” She said that if Oregon didn’t have a deposit sys- tem it would be too easy to throw cans and bottles away instead of making the effort to recycle them. “They would probably end up in the dang landfill,” she said. How the system works Enforcement of Oregon’s Bottle Bill is overseen by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, but the system is mostly privately run by beverage distributors. When a store gets a shipment of beverages, the store pays the deposit on the containers to the distributor. Then the cus- tomer who buys those bev- erages pays a deposit to the store. If the customer returns those containers to the store, the store pays the customer the deposit amount. The store then returns those empty containers to the bev- erage distributor, which reimburses the store for the deposits on those bottles. BottleDrop centers run by the Oregon Beverage Recy- cling Cooperative cut out the last two steps in the pro- cess by having customers return containers directly to the distributors and get reim- bursed directly. If a customer pays a deposit on containers that are then thrown away instead of returned, the bev- erage distributors get to keep the deposit. That has been a sticking point for critics of the five cent increase, who argued that the move — triggered automatically after two years in a row of return rates below 80 percent — would serve to line the pock- ets of the beverage industry. The OBRC argued that the “profits” actually help pay for the cost of picking up containers and sending them to be recycled. The Bottle Bill only applies to cans and bottles purchased in Oregon. Bert- ges said that many bev- erage containers have a UPC code that will tell the reverse vending machines whether the container was purchased in Oregon, but some don’t. In those cases, staff do their best to keep out Washington contain- ers. They don’t take Kirk- land bottles at the Herm- iston center, for example, because that’s Costco’s brand and the only nearby Costco is in Washington. According to the OLCC’s website, it is legal for the BottleDrop to turn peo- ple away if they don’t have receipts. “There is no requirement that a person has to be an Oregon resident to redeem containers, but a retailer or redemption center may refuse to accept any con- tainer if staff have reason- able grounds to believe the beverage was not purchased in Oregon,” the website states. “For some locations along the border with other states, staff may request receipts as proof that the beverages were purchased in Oregon.” People may still leave those cans and bottles to be recycled but they will not be paid a deposit for them. Bertges said contain- ers returned for a deposit in Oregon are turned into a “really clean recycling product” in the United States, she said, despite restrictions from China that have slowed down other types of plastic recycling on the West Coast. Spendelow confirmed the restrictions haven’t slowed down beverage con- tainer recycling in the state, because the bottles are clean and well-sorted compared to the type of plastics pulled out of curbside recycling. “The stream of plastic bottles coming back under the bottle bill is a very clean, valuable stream, and so a consortium was formed to build a plant, called ORPET, in St. Helens, Oregon, to recycle those bottles, includ- ing the bottle caps,” he wrote. EAST'40OREGON marketplace Place classified ads online at www.eastFSOoregonmarketplace.com or call 1-800-962-2819 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, leave a voicemail and we’ll confirm your ad the next business day. Email us at classiGieds@ eastoregonian.com or fax: 541-278-2680 East Oregonian Deadline is 3 p.m. the day before publication 104 Special Notices 360 Garage Sales YARD SALE Multi-Family Furniture, appliances, glass- ware, sporting goods, plumbing, electrical, bikes, etc. 72456 Hwy 395 S Pendleton. 1/4 mile past Les Schwab, on the right. Saturday - Sunday 8am-?? PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD ON THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION. While we are happy to make any necessary corrections, we can not be responsible for errors appearing for mul- tiple days. Thank you! CLASSIFIED LINE AD DEADLINES East Oregonian 3pm the day prior to publication Hermiston Herald 10am Tuesday 1-800-962-2819 classifieds@eastoregonian.com 184 Personals I want to thank you, for protecting me from... (www.iw2ty.com/song), and (YouTube I want to thank you, and harvey longface). Multi-family sale, kids tween and teen clothes (Justice brand), books, shoes, furni- ture, desks, futon bunk bed, bikes, sports equipment, rab- bits & hutches, and more! 43603 SW Meadow Dr. Pendleton Saturday 8/11 8am - 3pm No Early Sales Please Good Samaritan Moving Sale Everything must go Everything is yard sale priced. 541-276-6671 21 Frazer Ave (Bowman Building) Pendleton. Friday August 10 4:00 - 7:30 PM Saturday, August 11 8:30AM - 2PM vontact Dayle or Grace at classifieds@eastoregonian.com 1-800-962-2819 to place your classified ad! ADDING a room to your home? Furnish it with items advertised in the classifieds. 301 RVs & Travel Trailers 2008 GulfStream vonquest Vista vruiser Mini 4230 Type vlass v, sleeps 6 $62,000 541-966-1060 354 Auction Sales STORAGE UNIT DEFAULT AND AUvTION SALE NOTIvE v & L Storage, 1740 NW Geer Road, Hermiston, OR 97838, thru A-1 Property Management, hereby provides legal notice un- der ORS 8.687 et seq ef default and intent to sell the contents of the following storage units locat- ed on Geer Road, Hermiston, Oregon 97838: #51 Jerry & Holly Leach #57 Andrew George #80 Denise McNaughton #118 Barbara Eades-Jones #138 Ana Avila A sale of the contents shall oc- cur to satisfy amounts due un- der the lease agreement and all amounts allowed by law. The sale shall be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., a date 15 or more days after the first publication of this notice, at the storage units. This is a public sale and the landlord will be accepting bids on the con- tents in whole. For further in- formation, contact A-1 Property Management, 398 E. Ridgeway, Hermiston, OR 97838 (541)567- 4663. YARD SALE! Friday August 10th and Saturday August 11th 8 am to 4 pm No Early Sales Women’s vlothing Toys Free Pile Multi-Family, Furniture, Household Items, 1309 SW 2nd, Pendleton. ESTATE SALE Antiques, furniture, (bedroom, living room), canning supplies, dishes, glassware, tools, power tools, garden tools and supplies, lamps, lamp shades, desk, office equipment and supplies, watch- es, jewelry, toolboxes, cameras, binoculars, sewing accessories, upholstery fabric, vhristmas decor, linens (embroidered and crochet), hats (cowboy and straw), bullet proof glass, adjust- able beds, power chair, clocks, art, violin, keyboard, bookcas- es, luggage, crystal and silver serving dishes, cast iron pots and pans, record albums, sil- verware, electronics, bath chair, Yakima rack, carnival glass, ‘88 Lance 11 ft pickup camper. 502 Real Estate 504 Homes for Sale 504 Homes for Sale 504 Homes for Sale Thinking of selling or buying a home? I am happy to help with all your real estate needs and I am available evenings, week- ends and holidays to accommo- date your busy schedule. Also available on short notice. vall varolyn Rovier Ranch-N-Home Realty 541-786-0822 REDUvED- Pilot Rock RANvH Style Open kitchen/ living# 18683772-3 bed 2 bath stucco with new deck outback for your summer fun--Douglas St--$123 500 vall Kerry 541-377-6855 TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL 305 SW Court Ave Thinking of selling? Prices are climbing as well as the interest rates, it is a great time to sell as the inventory is limited. Free market analysis available, call me today to schedule an ap- pointment. varolyn Rovier Ranch-N-Home Realty 541-786-0822 Selling or Buying a property? If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, call for a free consultation. Days or evenings, 7 days a week. Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” (541-379-8690) $329,500- 8.49 AvRES/ 4 bed, 2 bath, 2376sf (m/l) 1 level, log home. Highway access, 20 min- utes Southeast of Pendleton. Superb floorplan, updated kitch- en and baths. vovered patio, shop/garage. Jef 541-969-9539 cell. #18035772/ 18667482 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Asssociates 541-276-0021 $434,000- vustom Built. 3888sf (m/l), 3 bed, 2 bath, w/ office/ 4th bedroom, family room. Oversized rooms, open kitchen w/ granite countertops, island. Basement game room and stor- age. Kevin 541-969-8243 cell. #18356589 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Asssociates 541-276-0021 vurrent MLS listings include several 3 and 4 bedroom, 2 bath homes for sale in popular loca- tions. vall Matt Vogler, “The Weekend and After Hours Re- altor” for addresses and pricing. 541.377.9470 $240,000 - 3 Bedroom 3 Bath home on 18 Acres. Wonderful home close to the BAR M. 25 miles out. Beautiful canyon setting. Zoned FR5. MLS# 18576020 Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” (541-379-8690) $175,000 – UKIAH - 3 Bed 2 Bath Home. Very nice through- out. 210x100 Lot. Detached ga- rage. Garden area. Fenced Yard. Vinyl Siding. Very nice home. MLS# 17230137 Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” (541-379-8690) TURN HERE REALTY ---Look for the big blue arrow on SW vourt and drop by to find all your Real Estate Needs. Access to all listings for your convenience. Free market analysis to list your home at the right price. vall Kerry 541-377-6855 TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL 305 SW Court Ave 504 Homes for Sale Prices are up! Now may be the time to gain some equity and move up to aa larger home. vall Matt Vogler for a free Market Analysis. John J. Howard & Assoc. (541) 377-9470 vall the “Weekend & After Hours Realtor” to view homes at a con- venient time for you. Available on Short Notice, Special Financ- ing Program Information! vall Matt Vogler, 541.377.9470 John J. Howard & Assoc. (541) 377-9470 NEW LISTING 3 B/R 1 BATH WITH FAMILY ROOM AND BONUS ROOM MINUTES FROM PENDLETON, $113,600. vALL vATHY FOR MORE INFO. (541) 215-0103. Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 Reach the buyer you are looking for with a low cost, effective FODVVLÀHGDG Find the House on your list-- Speak with Kerry to access all homes in the area. Look for the Big Blue Arrow on SW vourt and drop by or call 541-377-6855 TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL 305 SW Court Ave NO EARLY SALES 502 Real Estate We have sold our Pendleton list- ings. If you are thinking of sell- ing your home call today for a free consultation. Days or eve- nings, 7 days a week. Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” (541-379-8690) RMLS# 17288483 Seasonal cabin. vabin is one bedroom with bathroom. Enclosed porch that could be used for additional sleeping area. Wood burning fireplace. Private and vozy. Re- duced to $87,000. vall vathy for more info (541) 215-0103. Garton & Associates (541) 276-0931 New Listing RMLS# 18644945. Two bedroom 1 bath duplex in Pilot Rock with extra lot for park- ing. No steps. vurrently rents for around $1100 to $1200 per month. vall for additional infor- mation (541) 276-0931 or Kal 541-969-7358. Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 $214,900 New Listing 1420 SW 40th Pendleton, Newer windows, newer siding, newer floors, kitchen and bath. 4 bed- room 1 bath with nice shop/ga- rage. Newer gas rock fireplace. vall for your private showing. Don’t miss out on this one. Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 If you have an eye for real value, you’ll eye the classified ads daily! EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national or- igin, or an intention to make any such preference, limita- tion, or discrimination. Famil- ial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adver- tising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are avail- able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of dis- crimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll- free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800- 927-9275. 507 Homes w/Acreage New Listing $299,000 includes a 2910 square foot triplewide mobile home that looks new and 28 very private acres up East Birch vreek. About 8 miles east of Pilot Rock. Incredible views. vall Kal (541) 969-7358. Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 $365,000- HERMISTON/ AvREAGE 4 BED, 3 FULL BATHS. Nice home with new kitchen and bathroom. Tons of upgrades. Barn, 2 pastures and corral. vari 541-377-5058 cell. #18070286 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Asssociates 541-276-0021 $250,000- HEPPNER 3600 sf (m/l) home on 5.29 acres. 4 bed/ 4 bath, 2 large bonus rooms, laundry, Bamboo flooring, large kitchen. The en- suite master bedroom, in the daylight basement. Dawn 541- 310-9563 cell. #18533807 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Asssociates 541-276-0021 List your Yard Sale with the East Oregonian and Hermiston Herald for only 1206 SW 21st Pendleton. Friday and Saturday August 10 and 11 9am - 3pm How Much is your Home Worth? vall Matt Vogler, The Week- end and After Hours Realtor, for a free Market Analysis. 541.377.9470. More Listings needed to meet current buyer demand! John J. Howard & Assoc. (541) 377-9470 Looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom home? Looking for a garage or Shop? vall Kerry at Turn Here Realty to find the one on your wishlist. 541-377-6855 TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL 305 SW Court Ave CLASSIFIEDS HAVE IT! $337,900- 3.6(m/l) acres. Wa- ter rights. 1 level, 2034 sf(m/l) home. Great kitchen/ island and high-end range (pro- pane). Large covered patio/ hot tub. Vicki 541-969-9441 cell. #18520023 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Asssociates 541-276-0021 $175,000- Super tidy home! Bathrooms and kitchen remod- eled. Hardwood floors, gas log fireplace, newer windows and sidings. Trex deck, garden area, detached garage. Dori 541-310- 1001 cell. #18173717 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Asssociates 541-276-0021 $25! Price includes 3 days in the East Oregonian and 1 day in the Hermiston Herald, unlimited words, a yard sale sign kit, and special placement in a convenient "cut-out" ad on Friday and Saturday. *Deadline is 9:00 AM on Tuesday to appear in the Hermiston Herald, or 3:00 PM Wednesday to appear in the Thursday East Oregonian. 211 SE Byers, Pendleton Dayle Stinson Grace Bubar 1-800-962-2819 333 E Main, Hermiston FODVVL¿HGV#HDVWRUHJRQLDQFRP
