These new cans will increase the total number of City-provided and serviced trash cans in Northwest Portland to over 100.
Location of new trash cans
The new cans will be added to the areas of Northwest Portland West of I-405, and North of West Burnside.
Cans can be placed on public sidewalks, including near businesses, schools, and intersections. (The cans cannot be placed in parking lots or other private property.)
Send questions or comments to Jeremy Basurto.
About the trash cans
The 65-gallon trash cans are 4.5 feet tall and take up a 3x3 foot space on the ground. In some cases, such as narrow sidewalks, a smaller 35-gallon trash can may be used.
The cans have a side attachment for deposit beverage bottles, which community members can easily collect. The art on the outside of the new public trash cans in Northwest Portland was designed by local artists, chosen in partnership with local arts groups. The artists for the Northwest cans are Michael J Feliz, Meech Boakye, and Alex Chiu. Each artist provided art for two cans.