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Public Trash Cans

Program

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability provides and manages public place garbage cans around Portland.

Quintin Bauer

Public Trash Collection Program Manager

Quintin.Bauer@portlandoregon.gov

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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.

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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.

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Give feedback: New public trash cans in NE Portland

Close up of a black public trash can with art on the side showing a painting of a blue butterfly. In background is the sidewalk where the can is located and parked cars.

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Give feedback: New public trash cans in North Portland

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Report a problem with a public trash can

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About the Public Trash Can Program

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Community cleanup resources

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Program

Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

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