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Beyond Toxics We are working to strengthen Oregonโ€™s environmental health policies to better protect people.

We are a statewide environmental justice organization advancing policies that ensure meaningful participation and cultivating grassroots leadership from Oregonโ€™s frontline and impacted communities. Established in 2001, we are a multicultural, inter-generational team dedicated to centering community leaders and building out the true diversity of our stateโ€™s vibrant Environmental Justice movement.

CleanLane Waste Recovery Facility is the answer to several waste management challenges Lane County is facing. It will ca...
10/06/2026

CleanLane Waste Recovery Facility is the answer to several waste management challenges Lane County is facing.

It will capture 95-99% of methane emissions from Short Mountain Landfill, which is Lane Countyโ€™s second-largest source of greenhouse gasses. By diverting 80,000 tons of waste per year, it will extend the life of the landfill by decades. It will reduce toxic leachate runoff into the Willamette River and recirculate recovered materials into the local economy.

Despite the obvious benefits, it has faced challenge after challenge from Sanipac and the Lane County Garbage and Recycling Association, a trade group formed in direct response to CleanLane.

Why the pushback? Because it means less profits for big haulers. Sanipac, which is not locally owned, is starving Lane Countyโ€™s waste management system of vital funds by diverting hundreds of thousands of tons of waste to their own landfill in Medford, driving nearly 1.5 million miles in 2025 alone just to maximize profits at the expense of Lane County residents.

Learn more on our website at the link below to see how you can support CleanLane.
beyondtoxics.org/work/waste-management-projects/cleanlane-at-short-mountain/

Join us TOMORROW for an information session with SquareOne Villages! We'll discuss Rosa Village Co-op, SquareOne's newes...
09/29/2026

Join us TOMORROW for an information session with SquareOne Villages! We'll discuss Rosa Village Co-op, SquareOne's newest affordable housing development on Roosevelt Boulevard in West Eugene.

Find out whatโ€™s involved in living in a co-op, learn if youโ€™re eligible, how to apply, when applications will be open, and get your questions answered.

๐Ÿก Rosa Village Co-op Information Session
๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, Sept. 30
๐Ÿ•  4:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Mahonia Community Room (Second Floor), 120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, Eugene, OR
๐Ÿ”— Learn more at the link below โฌ‡
beyondtoxics.org/event/rosa-village-information-session/

It is the beginning of the sixth year of work parties at Westmoreland Park! Join Eugene Parks & Open Space this Saturday...
09/16/2026

It is the beginning of the sixth year of work parties at Westmoreland Park! Join Eugene Parks & Open Space this Saturday for a morning of managing our native wetland environments. We will be laying w**d fabric on new plots and pulling invasive w**ds in selected areas.

Please RSVP at the link below! RSVPs help Eugene Parks & Open Space bring an adequate amount of tools for volunteers to participate.

๐Ÿช Westmoreland Park Work Party
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, September 19
๐Ÿ•  9:30 a.m.
๐Ÿ“ Meet at Westmoreland Park pickleball courts
๐Ÿ”— RSVP at the link below โฌ‡
beyondtoxics.org/event/westmoreland-work-party/

From rate hikes to lawsuits, a lot is going on with trash in Lane County. Navigating the web of private interests, profi...
08/24/2026

From rate hikes to lawsuits, a lot is going on with trash in Lane County. Navigating the web of private interests, profiteering, and political posturing can be overwhelming. Weโ€™re here to help you cut to the chase, stay informed, and identify ways to get involved.

This webinar will provide an overview of Lane Countyโ€™s CleanLane Project and its environmental and economic benefits. We will also cover why it has received so much opposition from haulers and what could be motivating that opposition.

Lastly, we will recommend a few easy ways to get involved and leave plenty of time for Q&A.

๐Ÿ—‘ Lane County Waste Webinar
๐Ÿ—“ Thursday, August 27
๐Ÿ•  6:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ’ป Virtual via Zoom
๐Ÿ”— RSVP at the link below!
beyondtoxics.org/event/lane-county-waste-webinar/

Until August 31, when you become a new monthly supporter of Beyond Toxics, you have a chance to get a little something b...
08/20/2026

Until August 31, when you become a new monthly supporter of Beyond Toxics, you have a chance to get a little something back! New monthly donors have a chance to win a pair of KEEN boots valued at $165 to help you keep walking the trails and forests we all love.

But that's not allโ€”a small recurring gift gives us the flexibility to respond fast, deepen neighborhood outreach, and scale programs that protect health and build resilience. Your continuous support will help strengthen our financial footing so we can stay nimble as new challenges arise.

Click the link below to learn more and become a monthly donor today! โฌ‡
beyondtoxics.org/donate/

THANK YOU to our 2026 Roots & Rising Sponsors! Support and partnership from local businesses in our community is integra...
08/18/2026

THANK YOU to our 2026 Roots & Rising Sponsors! Support and partnership from local businesses in our community is integral to sustaining our mission. We couldn't do it without your support!

Do you have your Roots & Rising ticket yet? If not, head to the link below to get yours today!
beyondtoxics.org/event/roots-rising/

๐ŸŒฑ Three reasons why you should join us for ROOTS & RISING ๐ŸŒฑ1. Performances by local artists Halie Loren Jazz Quartet and...
08/12/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Three reasons why you should join us for ROOTS & RISING ๐ŸŒฑ

1. Performances by local artists Halie Loren Jazz Quartet and Zim Trio with Ratie D! That's a night of jazz, reggae, and soul to lift our spirits and celebrate our progress together.

2. Our community, together again. Connect with folks who support our mission and believe in environmental justice for all of Oregon!

3. Hinman Vineyards, formerly Silvan Ridge Winery, is the perfect spot for a warm night at the end of summer. Music drifting in the air in the breezy hills of the southern Willamette Valley is just what is needed!

So join us September 17! Get your tickets before August 15 with the code FRIENDSofBT for a $5 discount per ticket!

Learn more at the link below โฌ‡
beyondtoxics.org/event/roots-rising/

๐Ÿ”‹ Clean Energy Workshop Alert! ๐Ÿ”‹We are hosting a workshop for West Eugene residents where we will be sharing information...
08/11/2026

๐Ÿ”‹ Clean Energy Workshop Alert! ๐Ÿ”‹

We are hosting a workshop for West Eugene residents where we will be sharing information about the benefits of clean energy, energy efficiency, and the available incentive programs so you can make the most informed decisions possible when it comes to implementing clean energy retrofits in your home.

We are also identifying 45 qualifying households who are considered disadvantaged and low-income in order to help fund the installation of heat pumps, water heaters, and insulation projects.

This workshop is supported by Homes for Good Housing Agency, Fossil Free Eugene, and Eugene Water & Electric Board.

๐Ÿ”‹ West Eugene Clean Energy Workshop
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, August 22
๐Ÿ•  1:00 p.m.
โš ๏ธ RSVP is required by August 19
๐Ÿ”— Learn more and RSVP at the link below!
beyondtoxics.org/event/wecep-workshop/

Cheers for environmental justice! From open to close, come by Falling Sky Brewing for a pint to support Beyond Toxics!Ev...
08/10/2026

Cheers for environmental justice! From open to close, come by Falling Sky Brewing for a pint to support Beyond Toxics!

Every beverage you buy is $1 for environmental justice in Oregonโ€”all day! Come by anytime from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and support Beyond Toxics with your drink of choice.

Falling Sky Brewing

๐Ÿป Pint Night for Beyond Toxics
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday, August 11
๐Ÿ•  11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (open to close)
๐Ÿ“ Falling Sky Brewing, 1334 Oak Alley, Eugene

There are just FIVE markets remaining in our 2026 Resilience Markets series! Every second and fourth Saturday (except Au...
08/07/2026

There are just FIVE markets remaining in our 2026 Resilience Markets series! Every second and fourth Saturday (except August 22), Beyond Toxics is giving away free, locally-sourced organic produce to members of our community!

Come for the produce, and you'll also find community resources, opportunities to meet your neighbors and for civic engagement, and on the second Saturdays, live jazz!

We hope to see you there! Thanks to our partners at SquareOne Villages and Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District for making Resilience Markets possible.

๐Ÿฅ• Resilience Markets
๐Ÿ—“ August 8, September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24
๐Ÿ•  10 a.m. to noon
๐Ÿ“ Amicus Memorial Garden Collaborative, 255 Maxwell Rd, Eugene, OR 97404
๐Ÿ”— Learn more at the link below โฌ‡
beyondtoxics.org/work/resilience-markets/

Address

120 Shelton McMurphey Boulevard Suite 280
Eugene, OR
97401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15414658860

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