Plans and Publications

Studies, long term waste reduction and recycling goals, and progress updates

• Portland Recycles! Plan
• Portland Curbsider
• Studies and Reports

Rules and Regulations

Official City of Portland garbage, recycling and waste disposal regulations

• Garbage and Recycling Rates
• Illegal Dumping
• Draft Residential Rules (26 March 2013)
• New: Proposed Administrative Rule Changes (26 March 2013)
• Draft Commercial Rules (3 April 2013)
• Business Solid Waste, Recycling, and Composting Administrative Rules
• Commercial Solid Waste, Recycling and Compostables Administrative Rules
• Containers in the Right of Way
• Polystyrene Foam Container Ban
• Portland City Code 17.102
• Residential Solid Waste, Recycling and Composting Administrative Rules
• Single Use Plastic Bag Ban

History of Portland's Garbage and Recycling System

System overview, structure and milestones

Permitted Haulers and Recyclers

Companies providing garbage and recycling service and permit application information

• Permitted Commercial Haulers
• Residential Haulers
• List of Independent Commercial Recyclers
• Becoming a Commercial Hauler
• Becoming an Independent Commercial Recycler
• Independent Recycler Registration Form (PDF)