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About Portland's Garbage and Recycling SystemNew DevelopmentsSeveral initiatives under way will bring important changes to the City’s garbage and recycling program. Here are some of the new developments:
Residential roll carts: Get the latest information about the roll carts for recycling and yard debris.
New business requirements: See information about business recycling requirements and the work of the Technical Advisory Committee.
New rules and regulations: View adopted changes to City Code and BPS’s Residential and Commercial Administrative Rules and get information on upcoming hearings and public review opportunities.
Containers in the right of way (CROW): Find out about assistance for businesses and enforcement of the prohibition on garbage and recycling containers in the public right of way. Residential Garbage and Recycling SystemResidential garbage and recycling service in Portland is provided by franchised garbage and recycling companies, each of which is assigned specific service areas. Rates for residential service are set by the City of Portland. Commercial Garbage and Recycling SystemCommercial garbage and recycling service operates in an open market. Businesses (including multifamily residences of more than 5 units) choose any permitted garbage and recycling company and negotiate a price. View list of permitted garbage and recycling companies. Individuals must obtain a permit prior to providing garbae and recycling service in the City of Portland. For information on obtaining a permit, please contact Debbie Yost at 503 823-7631 or email wasteinfo@ci.portland.or.us Permitted Commercial Companies:All permitted commercial garbage and recycling companies provide recycling. In addition, Independent Recyclers specialize in various recyclables. Any person collecting commercial garbage within the Portland Urban Services Boundary must obtain a commercial waste collection permit from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Collecting without a valid permit, or when a permit has been suspended is an Infraction subject to an assessment. Independent commercial recyclersAny person collecting commercial garbage within the Portland Urban Services Boundary must obtain a commercial waste collection permit from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Collecting without a valid permit, or when a permit has been suspended is an Infraction. Permits for Commercial Collection:To inquire about obtaining a permit, please contact Debbie Yost at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, 503 823-7631 or wasteinfo@ci.portland.or.us Navigation within About Portland's Garbage and Recycling System categoryNew Requirements for Portland Businesses | Portland Recycles Plan | Garbage and Recycling Rules and Regulations | Permitted Haulers and Recyclers | History of Portland's Solid Waste and Recycling System
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