Information
From getting assistance with graffiti removal to reporting issues with trash, here are some of the City of Portland's community cleanup resources.
Graffiti
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.
You can also contact the City's information and referral team through the following methods:
- Email 311@portlandoregon.gov
- Call 311
Graffiti Removal Assistance Program
For a comprehensive guide on how to request graffiti removal assistance and to find the graffiti removal waiver, please click here.
Free Graffiti Removal Kit
The kit includes cleaning solvent, gloves, safety glasses, cleaning rag, small nylon scraper, small bucket, and a link to an instructional video. To request your kit, email graffiti@portlandoregon.gov
Trash
Comprehensive Guide on how to report trash
You can also contact the City's information and referral team through the following methods:
- Email 311@portlandoregon.gov
- Call 311
Report Trash Related to a Homeless Encampment
To report trash that has resulted from a homelessness encampment, please utilize the following methods:
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 public trash can webpage.
Large Household Waste Disposal
Report Biohazard on Public Right of Way
- Send a photo with location and subject line 'Biohazard Clean Dispatch' to pemo@portlandoregon.gov
Report an Abandoned Vehicle
Report Abandoned Shopping Carts
Report Spill or Pollution
Other Resources
- Portland Police Bureau Non-Emergency - Call 503-823-3333
- Portland Parks & Recreation Ranger Dispatch (for issues at Portland Parks) - Call 503-823-1637 or email rangercallcenter@portlandoregon.gov.
- Report a Code Violation
- Report a Streetlight Problem
- PGE Area Lighting Program
- About Neighborhood Associations and District Offices
- Request PDX 311 Program Materials
Transit Issues
- Report Work Zone or Construction Hazards Near Roads
- Report Union Pacific Railway Issues
- Report TriMet Issues