Services, Guides, and Information

Low-income households with increased garbage needs due to adult diapers or other health condition-related waste can apply for additional garbage service at no cost.

If you are unable to bring your garbage, compost, or recycling carts to the curb because of a permanent or temporary disability, you can request that the waste collection driver pick up bins from your driveway or yard and return them after emptying.

How to keep your green bin clean, tips for choosing a kitchen container, allowed bin liners, and why you should include food but not items labeled “compostable.”

Every year, the City of Portland sets residential garbage, recycling, and compost collection rates based on a thorough evaluation of the cost of providing these services.

For reporting an issue or discrepancy with your garbage collection schedule.

Find Portland residential garbage, recycling and compost collection rates, as well as information about how the City sets these rates.

Plastic straws, stirrers, utensils, and individually packaged condiments are available by request. Businesses cannot provide them automatically.

A guide for planning and organizing a "Dumpster Day" style community waste collection event for items that don't fit, or aren't allowed, in curbside waste bins. Includes tips for offering recycling and reuse at your event, plus how to find funding, market your event, and collect data.

Learn what happens to your green bin waste after it gets picked up from your home or workplace.

Learn what happens to your recyclables after they get picked up from your home or workplace.

음식점, 식료품점, 제과점 또는 기타 식품 관련 업소에서 음식물 쓰레기 퇴비화 프로그램을 준비하고 유지관리하는 방법을 확인해 보십시오.

Metro's site with information about hauling requirements for construction waste, and recycling options that save money.

Metro's directory of places to recycle materials that aren't allowed in the recycling at home or work, including construction debris, furniture and other bulky materials, electronics and hazardous waste, and more.