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Can I recycle this?
Find out which plastics can go in your recycling bin, and which can’t.
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Why "tanglers" should never go in your recycling bin
Plastic bags, rope, cords and clothing all wreak havoc at the recycling facility.
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Trim your waste by bulking up
Reduce waste and save money by switching from single-use items to bulk.
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Sustainability resources for home-based businesses
Home-based businesses can take advantage of residential energy and water saving programs.
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Early garbage pickup on hot days
On very hot days, waste collection may start earlier than usual for the safety of collection drivers. Residential customers should set garbage, recycling, and compost bins out at the curb the night before.
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Recycling for a good cause
It's easier than ever to collect deposit bottles to support a cause you care about.
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BPS’s long-time leader of Master Recycler program says goodbye
Lauren Norris leaves as the robust program moves to Metro; continues her legacy of outreach, education and inclusion.
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New residential garbage rates and collection schedules
Effective July 1, 2022 new residential garbage collection rates will take effect. New residential garbage collection schedules were mailed in June, as part of the Portland Curbsider publication.
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Garbage service delays due to snow and ice
In case of snow or ice, leave garbage, recycling, and compost carts at the curb. They will be emptied as soon as it is safe to do so.
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COVID-19 updates related to Garbage, Recycling and Compost service
Updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Portland's garbage, recycling and compost collection service.
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Boxes, bubble wrap and more: What’s recyclable?
Find out which types of packaging can be recycled, which go in the trash, and how to avoid overflowing bins.
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Holiday garbage and recycling tips
How to set out your holiday tree, tips for sorting common holiday waste, how to set out extra trash, and what to do in case of snow and ice.
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Happy 10-year Compost-iversary, Portlanders!
In 2011, Portland’s curbside compost program expanded from just yard waste to include food scraps.
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The Master Recycler Program celebrates 30 years
The Portland Metro area Master Recycler Program began in 1991 and has trained over 2,000 volunteers.
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Significant recycling bill passes, putting Oregon at the forefront of recycling innovation once again
SB582, the Recycling Modernization Act, passes; retiring BPS employee Bruce Walker served on the Recycling Steering Committee for the bill.
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Early garbage pickup on Friday, July 30 during extreme heat
Set bins out at the curb the night before; collection will start earlier than normal.
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June 25 - 29, 2021: Early garbage pickup during extreme heat
Portland residential garbage, recycling, and compost bins will be picked up earlier than usual for the health and safety of waste collection drivers. Residents should place bins on the curb the night before to avoid missing a pickup.
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Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips
Learn how to keep food from going bad by making the most of your freezer and understanding where in your fridge and cupboard food will last the longest.
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Autumn compost tips
Fallen leaves and rotting jack-o-lanterns belong in the green bin.
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