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2026 Portland residential garbage rates information session

Label: Public meeting
Learn about how residential garbage, recycling, and compost service rates are set in Portland. There will be time for questions and suggestions.
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Information session on residential garbage rates

Join a one-hour information session to hear City of Portland staff explain what your residential garbage bill pays for and how the City's annual residential waste collection rate review process works. 

We will share this year's analysis of the cost of providing waste collection services and explain possible rate changes that would take effect on July 1, 2026. There will be time for questions and suggestions.

Background information

Get a detailed look at what your garbage bill pays for and how Portland evaluates service costs each year.

See how rates are set

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