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Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

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Learn what goes in each bin, how to sign up for garbage service, and how to look up your garbage company. Request assistance and order free recycling signs and labels. Find out how to get rid of stuff that doesn't fit in your bins and how to report trash in public areas.
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Recycling – what goes in the bin

Compost – what goes in the bin

Garbage – what goes in the bin

Recycling at home

Recycling at apartments & multifamily

Recycling at businesses

School Recycling & Waste Reduction Resources

Large household waste disposal options

Printable recycling guides

Who picks up my garbage?

Ask a garbage and recycling question

Newsletter sign up: Get tips to reduce, reuse, and recycle right

How to set up garbage service

Community cleanup resources

About garbage and recycling in Portland

Contact

Garbage and Recycling

wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-72028 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (except holidays)
711Oregon Relay Service

Related offices, programs, and projects

Public Trash Cans

Resourceful PDX

Sustainable Consumption and Production

Deconstruction

Commercial Waste System Review: Multifamily, Business, and Construction

News

New residential garbage rates, recycling rules, collection schedules, and more

Residential garbage rates changed on July 1, 2026. Missed the June Curbsider mailer? Learn how to download a custom garbage collection calendar and get a printed waste sorting guide. Plus, read about changes to recycling guidelines.

Updated Blog post

More news

Events

Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
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Learn to Darn, hosted by Repair PDX (paid, sliding scale)

Learn how to mend holes or tears in knitwear, from socks to sweaters!

10:00 am 12:30 pm
Community event
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Repair Café at Leaven Community House, hosted by Repair PDX

Repair PDX volunteers will be fixing broken small appliances, repairing bikes, and mending clothing.

12:00 pm 3:00 pm
Community event
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Past meetings and hearings

2026 Portland residential garbage rates information session

City Council meeting - Garbage and recycling rates and fees

City Council hearing - Garbage and recycling rates and fees

2024 Portland residential garbage rates information session

City Council Meeting on Garbage and Recycling Rates

More meetings and hearings

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