Baker Sanitary to Begin Curbside Recycling Pickup

New blue recycling carts will be emptied for the first time this week in Baker City.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:39pm

A bold, colorful grid pattern of stylized recycling and garbage bins in neon shades of blue, green, and pink, conceptually representing the introduction of a new municipal recycling service.The launch of Baker City's new curbside recycling program will make it easier for residents to reduce waste and participate in local sustainability efforts.Baker City Today

Baker Sanitary Service is launching its new curbside recycling program in Baker City, Oregon this week. The company recently distributed blue recycling rollcarts to customers, and will begin emptying those carts for the first time from April 13-17, on the same day as regular garbage pickup.

Why it matters

This new recycling program represents an important step for Baker City to improve its sustainability efforts and reduce waste sent to landfills. It provides a convenient way for residents to recycle common household items and aligns with growing consumer demand for more eco-friendly municipal services.

The details

Customers should set out their new blue recycling carts alongside their regular green trash carts on their usual garbage pickup day. Baker Sanitary president Stephen Henry advises placing the two carts about 2 feet apart to help the drivers during collection.

  • The new curbside recycling program officially launches the week of April 13-17, 2026.
  • Baker Sanitary distributed the new blue recycling carts to customers a couple weeks prior to the program start.

The players

Baker Sanitary Service

The waste management company providing curbside trash and now recycling pickup services to the Baker City, Oregon community.

Stephen Henry

The president of Baker Sanitary Service, who provided guidance on proper placement of the new recycling carts.

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The takeaway

The launch of Baker Sanitary's curbside recycling program is an important milestone for Baker City, making it easier for residents to reduce their environmental impact and contribute to the city's sustainability goals.