Past Events

Dumpster Day 2024: Glenfair and Hazelwood

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is hosting neighborhood events around the city where people who live in the area can get rid of large, bulky trash items.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

Dumpster Day 2024: Powellhurst-Gilbert

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is hosting neighborhood events around the city where people who live in the area can get rid of large, bulky trash items.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

Dumpster Day 2024: Sunnyside, Kerns, Buckman

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is hosting neighborhood events around the city where people who live in the area can get rid of large, bulky trash items.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

City Council Meeting - Waste Franchise Review & Franchise Ordinance

Time certain.

2:00 pm
Available Online

Recycle or Not & Eat Smart Waste Less at Jade International Night Market

Visit the BPS table for resources on recycling and tools and tips to reduce food waste in the home!

1:00 pm 9:00 pm
Community Event

Recycle or Not at Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Free Movies in the Park / Recicle o no en Portland Parks & Recreation Películas gratuitas de verano en el parque

Visit the BPS table for resources on recycling and craft activities for kids!

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Community Event

City Council Meeting on Garbage and Recycling Rates

Second reading for garbage and recycling rates that will go into effect July 1, 2023.

9:00 am
Meeting
Available Online

City Council Hearing on Garbage and Recycling Rates

This public hearing will cover garbage and recycling rates along with all City utilities. Time certain.

2:00 pm
Hearing
Available Online

City Council Hearing on Garbage and Recycling Franchise System

Time certain; 30 minutes.

10:05 am 10:35 am
Available Online

Lents Dumpster Day

On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 Lents neighborhood residents can drop off large and hard-to-dispose of items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marshall High School.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

Kenton and St. Johns Dumpster Day

On Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 Kenton and St. Johns neighborhood residents can drop off large and hard-to-dispose of items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roosevelt High School.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

Boise and Eliot Dumpster Day

On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 Boise and Eliot neighborhood residents can drop off large and hard-to-dispose of items at SEI from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

Multnomah Village and Hillsdale Dumpster Day

On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 Multnomah Village and Hillsdale neighborhood residents can drop off large and hard-to-dispose of items at Multnomah Arts Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

Montavilla Dumpster Day

On Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 Montavilla neighborhood residents can drop off large and hard-to-dispose of items at Montavilla Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Community Event
A cartoon image of a garbage dumpster is shown with a mattress sticking out of it.

Overlook Neighborhood Spring Cleanup

Help clean up Overlook!

10:00 am 2:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Two people walk outside cleaning up litter