Portland and the federal government

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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
Search for an address, cross streets, park, or community center. Or use the map to pick a location.
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.
Most public trash cans have a tag number. If you know the number, please enter it here.
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 Public Records Law and is available to the public on request.

Contact

PDX 311 Customer Service Program

Contact us
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