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Delta Park BottleDrop to Close, Recycling Shifts Focus

3/12/2026

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The Delta Park BottleDrop in North Portland will close on July 31, ending its recycling service.
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) plans to expand its Green and Blue Bag drop sites at retailers.
Regular customers say they have not experienced safety concerns.
Portland Police Bureau says they have difficulty linking criminal behavior directly to BottleDrop locations.
OBRC emphasizes the environmental impact of Oregon's Bottle Bill since 1971.

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The Delta Park BottleDrop in North Portland will close on July 31, ending its recycling service.
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) plans to expand its Green and Blue Bag drop sites at retailers.
Regular customers say they have not experienced safety concerns.
Portland Police Bureau says they have difficulty linking criminal behavior directly to BottleDrop locations.
OBRC emphasizes the environmental impact of Oregon's Bottle Bill since 1971.