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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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Holiday garbage and recycling tips
How to recycle common holiday waste, what to do with your tree after the holidays, and pickup delays due to holidays and winter weather.
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New garbage day reminders: Easy, convenient, and free
Download the Portland Garbage Day Reminder app, or sign up for email, text, or phone call reminders. Plus, get a customized printable calendar that shows your home’s pickup day.
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BPS celebrates expansion of public trash can program in North Portland
City leaders, waste haulers, program staff, and artists joined community members as they marked the success of a collaborative effort to reduce trash, beautify neighborhoods and build community.
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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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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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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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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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Garbage Service Postponed Due To Hazardous Air Quality - 9/14/2020
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.
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Portland joins countries and cities around the world to cut down the distribution of single-use plastic
Portland restaurants can only provide single-use plastic items by request, not by default.
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