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Autumn compost tips

Fallen leaves and rotting jack-o-lanterns belong in the green bin.

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Keep it fresh with these food storage tips

Learn how to keep food from going bad by making the most of your freezer and understanding where in your fridge and cupboard food will last the longest.

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Happy 10-year Compost-iversary, Portlanders!

In 2011, Portland’s curbside compost program expanded from just yard waste to include food scraps.

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The Master Recycler Program celebrates 30 years

The Portland Metro area Master Recycler Program began in 1991 and has trained over 2,000 volunteers.

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Learn how to use BottleDrop to redeem more containers

A step-by-step guide to use BottleDrop to save time and gain money.

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Make a difference in the new year and learn how to recycle right

Use Recycle or Not to help answer your questions.

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Beyond the curb: the journey of a glass bottle

Here’s the journey a glass beer bottle takes when you recycle it.

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Hazardous materials require proper disposal

Put the bad stuff in the right place with occasional visits to a local hazardous waste facility.

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