• The City of Portland is responsible for maintaining green street planters.
• Seasonal maintenance includes removing sediment, leaves or trash that can impede water flow, replacing plants, and watering.
• Maintenance staff leaves door hangers for people who live near green streets with a description of the work performed and contact information.
• The city welcomes help from green street neighbors to help keep water flowing in and out of the planters, to remove debris and to water during very dry weather.
• Please visit the Green Street Stewards page at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GreenStreetStewards for more information.
• Please dispose of any trash or animal waste you remove from a green street planter in the garbage.

Where to Report Problems

Problems that threaten public safety or property, or substance spills
503-823-1700

Maintenance concerns
503-823-1424 or besstormwaterom@portlandoregon.gov

For More Information

Neighbors interested in becoming Green Street Stewards can visit  www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/GreenStreetStewards or call 503-823-8764.

leaves and other debris can block inlets to green street planters

Green Street Stewards and neighbors can clear inlets to help keep green streets working properly