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Policy overview
All Portland businesses must separate recyclables from garbage. This means collecting paper, metal, and plastic in one recycling bin, and glass bottles and jars in another.
See a full list of what can be recycled
If your property manager provides you with garbage service, they are required to provide you with recycling service.
If you manage your business's garbage service, your garbage and recycling company must provide you with recycling service.
How to set up garbage and recycling service
Assistance
Free assistance is available. Contact the City's Garbage and Recycling staff.
Penalties
Businesses found in violation of the policy will receive a written warning from the City of Portland.
If the business does not come into compliance, fines are set at $200 for the first month, $400 for the second month, and $600 for every month after.
Report an out-of-compliance business
Contact the City's Garbage and Recycling staff.
Learn more
Find more detailed information in the City's Commercial Collection Customers: Solid Waste, Recyclables and Compostables Administrative Rules. Contact us with questions.