Bend Garbage and Recycling and High Country Disposal awarded Bend Surgery Center and Altrec.com as the Commercial "Recycler of the Year" for their 2008 efforts. Bethleham Inn, Whispering Winds Retirement and St. Charles Medical Center were also recognized for their wonderful recycling efforts.

Bend Surgery Center and Altrec.com Recyclers of the Year

Bend Surgery Center and Altrec.com Awarded Recyclers of the Year Bend Surgery Center and Altrec.com/GreatOutdoors.com in Redmond were among the winners of the Bend Garbage & Recycling and High Country Disposal Commercial “Recycler of the Year” awards for their efforts in 2008. Nominated by recycling route drivers from Bend Garbage & Recycling and High Country Disposal, the winners are recognized for their recycling efforts. Bethlehem Inn, Whispering Winds Retirement and St. Charles Medical Center (2005 Recycler of the Year Award) received special recognition for their excellent recycling efforts as well. “Each year, we continue to be impressed with our customers’ recycling efforts and are still seeing an upward trend in our recycling numbers. Another important factor in our review process is that materials collected for recycling are free from contaminants. Our businesses nominated for this award have shown growth in the amount of their recycling, done a great job in keeping materials sorted properly as well as keeping it clean from contaminants,” Brad Bailey, President of Bend Garbage & Recycling & High Country Disposal. For more information on the Recycler of the Year Program or to get a copy of the latest recycling guide showing acceptable recyclables, visit www.bendgarbage.com or www.highcountrydisposal.com. Bend Garbage & Recycling and High Country Disposal in Redmond provide residential, commercial and industrial garbage and recycling collection. Additional services include medical waste collection and on-site document destruction by SecureShred. Family owned and operated since 1960. Providing the Finest Waste Disposal and Recycling Services.