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Reminder!! Street Cleaning Operations Underway  (7/3/2008)
Residents of the Peninsula are reminded to observe parking restrictions in effect for street cleaning. Fail to do so could result in the towing of your vehicle. More

Want to Receive Important Construction Announcements from the City of Portland?  (2/27/2008)
Interested in finding out about major construction projects in the City of Portland before you find yourself in a long line of traffic? E-mail us to be added to the subscriber list More

Find Your Trash and Recycling Day  (2/23/2007)
Have a question on when your trash or recycling is picked up? More

curbside trash collection

Crews collect curbside recycling and trash every weekday except on holidays. Please see Holiday Trash Collection Schedule for more information.

All trash for curbside pickup must be placed in blue Portland Trash Bags.
Click here to find out where you can purchase the City’s trash bags.

I’m going to miss a trash day, is there an alternative drop off spot?
Unfortunately there is no alternative if you miss your trash day. Please wait until your next pick up day.

Want to know when your trash and recycling is picked up?
Click here to find out what day your trash and recycling is picked up.

Need to bring something out to Riverside Recycling Facility?
Click here  for more information about the facility.

Want to learn more about composting?
Do you like saving money? Do you like gardening? Click here to learn more about composting to reduce your trash disposal costs and becoming more environmentally friendly at the same time.

Want to learn more about purchasing cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternatives to household hazardous waste?
Do you want to save money and be more ecologically friendly at the same time? Click here to learn more about alternatives to household hazardous waste.

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