CARTM was always associated with a place, however that place is actually the Manzanita Transfer Station and is owned by Tillamook County. The non-profit organization CARTM had, until recently, an agreement with the county to operate the transfer station. It may take some time for folks to get used to calling the place where trash and recycling go by another name - MTS or the transfer station - any of those will work, but it is not CARTM. CARTM, the organization is now doing business as “The Heart of Cartm.” We have changed our daily operations significantly, but our heart is… the trash art, the creativity, the resourceful people of our community. Transformation is a natural part of life, and we urge you to embrace this most amazing of transformations.

We are! You, me, us. We embrace transformation and creative expression. We inspire each other and teach each other. We work together to keep resources in circulation as long as possible. We teach each other and tell stories. We believe that sustainable communities balance the needs of the economy, the people and the environment.

CARTM began as an acronym for Conservation Action Resource Team of Manzanita. It became a legend, a place, and a great transformation story. Check out the History of CARTM video on our YouTube Channel.

We are happy to accept your clean and reusable donations on Thursdays and Fridays, Noon - 3pm or by appointment. Please visit our support page for a guide on material donations for Heart of Cartm. Thank you!

As defined by Zero Waste International Alliance:

“The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”

Simply put, zero waste is a set of principles which asks humans to consider whole life cycles - Manufacturers to consider the lifecycle of their products in design and companies to be responsible for the products they produce and sell. It asks us, as individuals, to consider reduction, reuse, repair, recycling and composting.

Please visit our support page for a list of items we can accept for donation. Other resources below accept items for re-circulation, too. Call ahead! If you need further assistance, contact us at 971-389-8414 and we can direct you to the best resources available.

Habitat Restore, Tillamook (503) 377-0204

Hope Chest, Manzanita (503) 368-4461

Trailside Vintage, Nehalem (503) 812-7237

Hope Chest Thrift Shop Too, Rockaway Beach (503) 355-3333

Goodwill, Tillamook and Warrenton (503) 354-2470

Spay and Neuter Thrift Shop, Seaside (503) 738-7040

Rag and Bone, Seaside (503) 738-2182

Kit & Kaboodle, Tillamook (503) 842-8875

Vintage by the Bay, Garibaldi (503) 322-4335

Library Thrift Shop, Pacific City (503) 965-7013

Recurrent, Tillamook (503) 354-2022

Post to one of the following online resources:

North Coast BBQ

Next Door

Facebook Marketplace

Craigslist

Construction Materials, Windows, Doors, Appliances, Sinks, Etc

Habitat Restore, Tillamook