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Garbage and Recycling At Home
Recycling, yard debris, garbage rates, waste reduction
Multifamily Garbage and Recycling
Waste reduction, recycling and garbage for multifamily property owners, managers and tenants
Recycle at Work
Business Composting
How restaurants, grocery stores and institutional kitchens can compost
Construction, Remodeling and Demolition Waste
Projects valued at $50,000 and above are required to recycle job site waste
About Portland's Garbage and Recycling System
Overview, policy, rules
Small Grants Program
Available to groups for waste prevention and recycling projects
Master Recycler Program
Master Recyclers provide outreach on waste prevention and recycling
Garbage and Recycling Publications
Publications and reports about Portland's garbage and recycling system
Master Recycler Program - Printable Version

 
Master Recycler Program
 
Master Recyclers staff an event booth
 
Master Recyclers provide outreach on waste prevention and recycling to Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington county residents. More than 500 people have graduated from the program, volunteering more than 9,000 hours.

10-week courses are held three times a year. Graduates commit to providing a minimum number of volunteer hours to complete their certification.
 
Visit the Master Recycler website for information on current classes, plastics round-ups and other Master Recycler information.
 
 
Master Recyclers:
 
-Speak to local groups about waste reduction and recycling
 
-Create educational resources and displays
 
-Staff booths at local events including farmers' markets, compost bin distributions, hazardous household waste roundups, fun runs, and other local events
 
-Design and implement waste reduction plans at home and at work
 
-Stay current on solid waste trends through newsletters and follow-up events, and
 
-Have FUN while making a difference in the community

The Master Recycler Program is administered by the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development in partnership with Metro, Clackamas County, Washington County, the Department of Environmental Quality and Recycling Advocates.

Contact us at masterrecycler@ci.portland.or.us
 
 

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