Portland Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Portland recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Paper and cardboard (flattened shipping boxes, cereal boxes, newspaper, mail, magazines, paper bags)
- Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum cans, steel soup cans rinsed clean)
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (drink bottles, milk jugs, yogurt tubs, shampoo bottles rinsed clean)
- Glass bottles and jars (collected separately in yellow rectangular bin or rigid tub)
- Household batteries and motor oil (accepted curbside in clear plastic bags or jugs placed on glass bin)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic film wrap, and bubble wrap (strictly prohibited in blue carts)
- Glass mixed into the blue recycling bin (must go into separate yellow glass bin)
- Takeout food containers, coffee cups, and paper plates
- Styrofoam and foam packaging materials
- Food waste and yard trimmings (place in green compost roll cart)
Can you recycle these items in Portland?
Can you recycle cardboard in Portland?
AcceptedFlatten boxes to save space in the blue bin. Excess cardboard may be flattened, bundled, secured with tape up to 3 feet in length, and leaned against the blue bin at no extra charge.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Portland?
Not acceptedFood-soiled pizza boxes belong in the green compost cart or regular garbage, not in the blue recycling cart.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Portland?
AcceptedRinse plastic beverage bottles clean; leave caps on or deposit at BottleDrop locations for refund.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Portland?
AcceptedRinse milk jugs and detergent bottles clean; place loose inside blue recycling cart.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Portland?
Not acceptedRigid plastic packaging and PVC are not accepted in Portland blue recycling carts.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Portland?
Not acceptedPlastic grocery bags and stretch wrap are prohibited; recycle clean film at participating grocery stores.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Portland?
AcceptedClean yogurt tubs, cottage cheese tubs, and round food containers are accepted loose.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Portland?
Not acceptedStyrofoam takeout containers and packaging peanuts are prohibited from recycling carts.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Portland?
Not acceptedMixed resin and bioplastic containers are prohibited from the blue recycling cart.
Can you recycle glass in Portland?
AcceptedNever place glass in the blue cart. Set all glass bottles and jars in your separate yellow glass bin or any rigid plastic tub labeled glass.
Can you recycle aluminum in Portland?
AcceptedRinse soda cans and food tins clean; place loose in blue cart or return deposit cans to BottleDrop.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Portland?
Not acceptedShredded paper contaminates recycling sorting lines; place in your home compost or regular garbage.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability · municipal dpw
Phone: 503-823-7202
1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 7100Portland, OR 97201
These collection rules cover Zone City of Portland Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Portland, OR?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out bins at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day and remove them within 24 hours. Haulers service routes between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. These rules apply to Zone City of Portland Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Portland?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Portland Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Portland?
Homeowners and residents may schedule curbside pickup of large bulky items including furniture, appliances, mattresses, and tree stumps through their assigned garbage hauler for a set fee. Contact your hauler at least one week in advance to schedule a date. Do not place items on the curb until your confirmed pickup day. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 503-823-7202 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Portland Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Portland?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and cardboard (flattened shipping boxes, cereal boxes, newspaper, mail, magazines, paper bags), Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum cans, steel soup cans rinsed clean), Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (drink bottles, milk jugs, yogurt tubs, shampoo bottles rinsed clean), Glass bottles and jars (collected separately in yellow rectangular bin or rigid tub), Household batteries and motor oil (accepted curbside in clear plastic bags or jugs placed on glass bin). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic film wrap, and bubble wrap (strictly prohibited in blue carts), Glass mixed into the blue recycling bin (must go into separate yellow glass bin), Takeout food containers, coffee cups, and paper plates, Styrofoam and foam packaging materials, Food waste and yard trimmings (place in green compost roll cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Portland Curbside Collection Routes.