Portland, Ore. — Snow and freezing temperatures may cause delays in Portland’s curbside garbage, recycling, and compost collection. Even if roads are clear, hazardous conditions in other parts of the city may cause delays in your area.
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) asks Portlanders to set out their garbage, recycling, and compost bins on their normal collection day. If bins are not emptied, they should be left at the curb. Garbage companies will come as soon as it’s safe to do so.
“You might look out your door and expect collection because you see sunshine and a clear, safe street,” said Dave Huber of WM, one of Portland’s garbage service providers. “The challenge may be related to what happened the day before in another part of town. If conditions didn’t allow us to collect yesterday in one part of town, we may have every available driver on the street for recovery in that area.”
Portland’s garbage and recycling companies appreciate your patience as they work to keep collection drivers and the community safe.
More information
Find regularly updated information about garbage service delays at www.portland.gov/garbage-delays.
Sign up to receive weekly garbage day reminders, including delay information, at www.portland.gov/garbageday.
For a full list of City of Portland weather-related updates, go to www.portland.gov/winter.
About the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the country in its commitment to digital equity, open data, and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change. The bureau also oversees the innovative Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is part of the City’s Community and Economic Development service area, which also includes the Portland Housing Bureau, Portland Permitting and Development, Prosper Portland, the Enhanced Services Districts Program, and the Spectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program. The Community and Economic Development service area aligns City programs focused on building prosperity for all Portlanders by creating and delivering efficient, transparent, and equitable solutions for a resilient built environment – and services, resources, and experiences for our community.