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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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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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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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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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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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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 Delays Due To Hazardous Air Quality - 9/14/2020 - 9/18/2020
Leave your garbage, recycling and compost carts out and they will be picked up as soon as it is safe to do so.
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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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East Portland neighborhoods welcome new trash cans decorated with local art
Installations began in July throughout East Portland.
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Recycle or not? Face masks, wipes, and more
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.
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Spring cleaning tips during COVID-19
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.
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Adapting to COVID-19: News from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Updates from BPS projects and programs and how bureau staff are helping the City respond to the coronavirus crisis.
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Play the game and recycle right
Recycle or Not is a Portland-area campaign to reduce waste and make a big difference for the environment.
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A decade of sustainable improvements for garbage and recycling in Portland
Collection changes and community action help reduce waste and increase materials recovery.
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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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