The Public Environment Management Office is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the removal of non-homelessness related trash and graffiti throughout Portland. Receiving reports from community members about trash and graffiti is critical to the program's success. We want to thank you in advance for utilizing the following reporting methods.
How to report non-homelessness related trash
To report trash contact the City's information and referral team through the following methods:
- Email 311@portlandoregon.gov
- Call 311 for the City's general information hotline
- Call 503-823-4000, Mon – Fri, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (translation services available)
Report homelessness related trash
To report trash that has resulted from a homelessness encampment please utilize the following methods:
- Visit PDX reporter to submit a report online
- Email 311@portlandoregon.gov
- Call 311 for the City's general information hotline
- Call 503-823-4000, Mon – Fri, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (translation services available)
How to report graffiti
You can report graffiti or other types of defacement to public or private property online in just a couple of minutes.
Submit a graffiti report online
You can also contact the City's information and referral team through the following methods:
- Email 311@portlandoregon.gov
- Call 311 for the City's general information hotline
- Call 503-823-4000, Mon – Fri, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (translation services available)
Report problems with a public trash can
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is responsible for maintaining public trash cans. If you see a broken, damaged or overflowing trash can please visit the BPS report a problem with a publish trash can webpage.