Report a Problem with a Public Trash Can

Service
Let the City know if you see a broken, damaged or overflowing public trash can.

1 to 3 minutes

Location of public trash can
Enter an address then press the Locate button to find it on the map, or use the +/- zoom controls to zoom in and find the trash can you want to report.
Public trash cans owned by the city are displayed with a gray marker Trash can map marker icon when the map is fully zoomed in. Click a trash can to select it. Trash cans that have already been reported are shown with a red marker Red map marker icon. If you are reporting a trash can not displayed on the map, please click its exact location.
What is the problem with the trash can?
Is this graffiti hate speech or gang related?
Optional. A clear photo of the trash can may help us determine the resources needed to address the issue. 
One file only.
30 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, svg, jpeg.

Your Contact Information

We will use your email to respond to your feedback or request.
You do not need to provide a phone number, but sometimes it's helpful if we have questions about your report.

Public Records Statement

The information you provide in this form is considered a public record under Oregon’s Public Records Law and is available to the public on request.

Contact

PDX 311 Customer Service Program

311@portlandoregon.gov
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phone number503-823-4000Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excluding federal holidays) Translation services available
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