Holiday Garbage & Recycling Tips For Portland Residents

From the City of Portland:

Holiday delays

If your garbage, recycling, and compost pick-up day is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, expect a one-day delay after Christmas and New Year’s.

Never miss a pick-up: Sign up for email reminders at www.garbagedayreminders.com.

Snow or ice

In case of bad weather, your pick-up may be delayed. Leave bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can.

Holiday trees

After the holidays, remove all tree decorations before setting out for pick-up.

You have two options for disposing of your holiday tree:

1. Set out your whole tree (6-feet or shorter) for a $5 charge.
2. Or cut your tree into pieces (3-feet or shorter), and place in your compost bin for no extra charge (make sure the lid closes).

Note: Artificial trees and trees “flocked” with fake snow should be put at curb for pick-up as garbage ($5).

Extra trash

Set out extra bags or cans (32 gal and 55 lbs max) for $5 each.

For large, bulky items that don’t fit into your garbage bin (like furniture or mattresses), call your garbage company for a cost estimate (prices vary). If the item is still in good condition, consider donating! Call 503-234-3000 to find out donation organizations, drop-off locations and pick-up options.

Renters

If you rent a house or apartment, ask your property manager before setting out whole trees, extra garbage or bulky items.

Learn more

Read the full Winter 2019 Curbsider for more recycling tips and news.

This press release was produced by the City of Portland. The views expressed here are the author’s own.