Weyerhaeuser's Beaverton Recycling Plant is a 75,000 square foot facility serving the Portland metro area. The Plant receives, sorts, and bales waste paper products, which are then shipped to various domestic and export markets. This facility has a very proactive approach to safety and health issues. Visitors, vendors, and clients are expected to abide by the same safety rules as employees. Every person in the plant is very aware of the need to work and act in a safe manner.
Safety is stressed at every staff meeting.
The Beaverton Recycling Center has not had a loss time accident for nearly five years. The plant has received numerous recognitions and awards for safety, health and environmental efforts, standards and practices. For more detailed information see Weyerhaeuser .