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Public Trash Cans

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Community and Economic Development
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability provides and manages public place garbage cans around Portland.
View of downtown cross walk showing public trash cans on either side of the street. Trash cans are black with art on the side showing big foot on one and a hamburger on another.

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Close up of a black public trash can with the City of Portland seal and art on the side showing an artistic rendering of trees and modern shapes in different colors. In background is the sidewalk where the can is located and cars parked on the street near the sidewalk.

Give feedback: New public trash cans in Northwest Portland

Close up of a black public trash can with art on the side showing a brightly colored painting of people. In the background is a bikelane and a Biketown bike.

New public trash cans in North Portland

A public trash can is shown on the corner of an intersection with cars driving by. The artwork on the sides of the trash can show a drawing of a fish and a dear both wearing suits and holding umbrellas.

New public trash cans in SE Portland

A public trash can decorated with art of a mountain on one side and a bus on the other, located on a sidewalk next to a two lane road with bike lanes.

New public trash cans in NE Portland

A black trash receptacle, decorated with Jade District logo and artwork of a bus and people on the street, located on a sidewalk in-front-of a business.

About the Public Trash Can Program

Report a Problem with a Public Trash Can

Community cleanup resources

Contact

Public Trash Can Program

bpstrashcans@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7202

Related offices, programs, and projects

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Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

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