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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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Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces new Chief Sustainability Officer, Solid Waste Manager

Two new leaders will soon join BPS's efforts to further climate, social, and racial justice, and economic opportunity for Portlanders.

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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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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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Autumn compost tips

Fallen leaves and rotting jack-o-lanterns belong in the green bin.

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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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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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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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