City of West Linn Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting, September 2026

The City of West Linn Sustainability Advisory Board met on September 18, 2026, to discuss various sustainability initiatives and procurement-related policies. Key procurement discussions included reviewing the city's purchasing guidelines with a focus on sustainable and recycled materials, and exploring potential grant opportunities for curbside composting programs. The board noted challenges with the current waste management contract with Westland Refuge, which auto-renews annually for eight years, limiting the city's ability to switch providers. They also discussed investigating grant details to support composting infrastructure, such as drop-off locations or multifamily compost bins. Additionally, the board reviewed volunteer opportunities related to sustainability projects and planned tree planting initiatives in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry. Action items included further investigation of composting grants and compiling priority low-cost sustainability initiatives for presentation to the city council in December.