Give feedback: New public trash cans in Southwest Portland

Live or work in Southwest? We want to hear from you!  

We are actively seeking feedback from people who live or work in Southwest Portland on where the new cans should be located. 

Please fill out this short survey (or send comments to Jeremy Basurto) by March 1, 2026.

Give feedback on where to add new cans

Location of new trash cans

The new cans will be added to areas of South and Southwest Portland outside of Downtown. 

View full size image of Map showing areas of South and Southwest Portland outside of Downtown.

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

View full size image of Three public trash cans recently installed in NW Portland with art wrappers designed by Michael J Feliz, Meech Boakye, and Alex Chiu.

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. The art on the outside of the new public trash cans will be designed by local artists, chosen in partnership with local arts groups.