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Learn what can and can’t go in your green compost bin in Portland. For homes, that includes food and yard waste. At businesses, it's food only.
Learn what can and can’t go in your garbage bin in Portland.
Paper, plastic, and metal go in your blue recycling bin. Glass should always be collected in a separate glass-only bin. Whether you’re at home, work, or school, the materials you can recycle in Portland are the same.

Who picks up my garbage?

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Find out which garbage company is assigned to your home* and how to contact them.
From road closures to home heating tips, the City of Portland can help you stay safe when severe weather hits. We're responsible for your streets, parks, water, storm drains and garbage collection, which can all be impacted by winter weather. Up-to-date winter weather information can be found here.
Learn about Portland's garbage and recycling system, including its history, key policies, and what happens to your recycling and compost after it leaves your home or business.
Have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding your garbage, recycling or compost service? We’re here to help.

Battery recycling

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Learn how to recycle batteries in Portland. (Never put batteries in garbage or mixed recycling.)
Any person collecting commercial solid waste within the City must obtain a commercial collection permit.
Need to get rid of something that won’t fit in your garbage bin? Your garbage company can pick up oversized items right from the curb. Prices apply to single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in Portland.
All Portland businesses that produce over 250 pounds of food scraps per week are required to compost.
City of Portland regulations for businesses related to recycling, single-use bags, Styrofoam, single-use plastics, and proper waste container storage.
Print garbage, recycling, and compost posters for your business. Or order printed posters or stickers.
Learn how to set up or improve recycling at your business. Get free posters and stickers, staff training tools, and tips for recycling at your office, restaurant, or shop.
Businesses in Portland are required to recycle. This includes paper, metal, and plastic, as well as glass bottles and jars.
Sunderland Yard is a city facility that recycles materials from work done by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Facility produces compost, recycled rock, screened dirt, as well as sand from snow and ice response. Recycled rock and compost for sale. Screened dirt free.
New Oregon laws make it easier than ever for restaurants, food carts, and grocery stores to accept customers' cups and to-go containers and to use durable dishware. Learn how to choose reusables: It’s good for your business, your customers, and your bottom line.
How to help clean up litter and graffiti in your neighborhood and around Portland. Plus, where to report overflowing public trash cans, abandoned vehicles or shopping carts, and other areas with large quantities of trash.
Events and efforts to support collection of household items that aren’t easily disposed of through regular garbage and recycling service, such as mattresses, furniture, rugs, appliances, electronics, or Styrofoam.
How to set up food scrap compost collection at multifamily properties. This includes apartments, condos, townhomes, and any residential community with five or more units.
Garbage, recycling and compost containers are not allowed to be stored on public sidewalks or streets.

Dumpster Day Events

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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability hosts neighborhood events around the city where people who live in the area can drop off large, bulky trash items for no charge.
How to set up recycling at your event, and other tips for hosting a sustainable event.
In Portland, garbage is collected every other week at houses, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Recycling and compost are collected weekly. This has environmental and cost benefits.
Learn how to set up and maintain a food scraps compost program at your restaurant, grocery store, bakery, or other food-related business.
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