COVID-19 Freeze for Multnomah County
The four-week (minimum) freeze is in effect through December 16th.
Garbage, Recycling, and Compost
Learn what to do with your garbage, recycling, and compost in Portland.
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Find out which types of packaging can be recycled, which go in the trash, and how to avoid overflowing bins.
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Fallen leaves and rotting jack-o-lanterns belong in the green bin.
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Please bag all trash for driver and community safety. Put out your garbage, recycling and compost carts on your normally scheduled pickup days.
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Disposable face masks, gloves, and wipes should all go in the garbage. But cardboard boxes and some types of empty plastic containers can be recycled.
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