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Holiday garbage and recycling tips

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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.
An illustration showing a christmas tree with all of the decorations removed

Happy 10-year Compost-iversary, Portlanders!

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In 2011, Portland’s curbside compost program expanded from just yard waste to include food scraps.
A woman stands in her front yard and empties food scraps from a kitchen-top compost pail into a green compost roll cart.

The Master Recycler Program celebrates 30 years

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The Portland Metro area Master Recycler Program began in 1991 and has trained over 2,000 volunteers.
A group of twenty people all wearing Master Recycler badges. This is the first all Spanish-language course at Centro Cultural of Washington County.

Significant recycling bill passes, putting Oregon at the forefront of recycling innovation once again

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SB582, the Recycling Modernization Act, passes; retiring BPS employee Bruce Walker served on the Recycling Steering Committee for the bill.
A green compost bin, black garbage bin, blue recycling bin, and yellow glass bin lined up on a residential street, with gardens and homes in the background.

Early garbage pickup during extreme heat

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Residential customers should set garbage, recycling, and compost bins out at the curb the night before; collection will start earlier than normal Wednesday through Friday, August 11-13, 2021.
Waste bins sitting on curb. Text reads: Set bins out at night. Pickup starts early to keep drivers safe during high temps.

Early garbage pickup on Friday, July 30 during extreme heat

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Set bins out at the curb the night before; collection will start earlier than normal.
Waste bins sitting on curb. Text reads: Set bins out at night. Pickup starts early to keep drivers safe during high temps.

New garbage rates and collection schedules

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Effective July 1, 2021 new residential garbage collection rates will take effect. New residential garbage collection schedules were mailed in late June, as part of the Portland Curbsider publication.
Garbage bins on the sidewalk in front of a home

June 25 - 29, 2021: Early garbage pickup during extreme heat

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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.
Waste bins sitting on curb. Text reads: Set bins out at night. Pickup starts early to keep drivers safe during high temps.

Garbage service delays due to snow or ice

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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.

Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips

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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.

Boxes, bubble wrap and more: What’s recyclable?

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Find out which types of packaging can be recycled, which go in the trash, and how to avoid overflowing bins.

Autumn compost tips

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

Recycling doesn’t have to be a nightmare!

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Be a fearless recycler
A 2d illustration of styrofoam, plastic bags, and other things that aren't recyclable

Garbage Service Delays Due To Hazardous Air Quality - 9/14/2020 - 9/18/2020

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Leave your garbage, recycling and compost carts out and they will be picked up as soon as it is safe to do so.

Garbage Service Postponed Due To Hazardous Air Quality - 9/14/2020

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If Monday is your regular pickup day, leave your carts out and they will be picked up as soon as it is safe to do so.

COVID-19 updates related to Garbage, Recycling and Compost service

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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.

East Portland neighborhoods welcome new trash cans decorated with local art

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Installations began in July throughout East Portland.

Recycle or not? Face masks, wipes, and more

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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.

Spring cleaning tips during COVID-19

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If spending more time at home makes you want to clean out your closet, your kitchen, or your whole home, we’re here to help. Portland offers terrific options to donate and recycle items. However, due to health and safety measures, some donation and disposal options are more limited than usual.

Adapting to COVID-19: News from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

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Updates from BPS projects and programs and how bureau staff are helping the City respond to the coronavirus crisis.

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