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Can I recycle this?
Find out which plastics can go in your recycling bin, and which can’t.
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Why "tanglers" should never go in your recycling bin
Plastic bags, rope, cords and clothing all wreak havoc at the recycling facility.
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Trim your waste by bulking up
Reduce waste and save money by switching from single-use items to bulk.
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Sustainability resources for home-based businesses
Home-based businesses can take advantage of residential energy and water saving programs.
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3 tips to bring bike riders to your business
Set up free bike racks and promote your bike friendly offerings.
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Don't flush your Franklins down the toilet
Save money and water by fixing leaky toilets or upgrading to a water-efficient one.
Updated Blog post
Early garbage pickup on hot days
On very hot days, waste collection may start earlier than usual for the safety of collection drivers. Residential customers should set garbage, recycling, and compost bins out at the curb the night before.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - mid-August 2022
Read our mid-August e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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Recycling for a good cause
It's easier than ever to collect deposit bottles to support a cause you care about.
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Paving to begin on SE 162nd Avenue August 29
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With fun in the sun, East Portland celebrates new Sunday Parkways route this weekend!
Open streets event encourages Portlanders to walk or roll through 4.5 miles of East Portland neighborhood greenways on Sunday, Aug. 21
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Levy-funded Access Pass to reduce cost as a barrier for PP&R programs
Parks Local Option Levy provides financial assistance to recreation and Environmental Education programs regardless of income level.
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Weekly Street Services report: August 8 - 14, 2022
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
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Charter Commission August 2022 Update
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Judge clears Portland charter proposal for November ballot, requires wording changes
Portland voters will consider a proposal that includes ranked choice voting, geographic districts, expanded city council and professional city administrator.
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2022 Portland Neighborhood Profiles
These profiles will sharpen our understanding of the unique changes and issues in Portland neighborhoods.
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Free training sessions for Landlords on Portland Landlord-Tenant Law
New trainings added for August to December 2022. Register to attend a virtual training session or check out the new training videos.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - August 12, 2022
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