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Portland and the federal government

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17.102.295 Separation of Recyclables, Compost and Solid Waste.

City Code Section

It is a violation of Chapter 17.102 for any customer to:

  1. A. Place in a recycling cart, recycling container or recycling bin any plastic bag, diapers, pet waste, Styrofoam, wood, food, yard debris, or any solid waste; or,
  2. B. Place in a compost cart or compost container any plastic bag, diapers, pet waste, Styrofoam, or any solid waste.
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