You can now recycle batteries curbside if you live in a single-family home with garbage and recycling services in Clackamas County.
At its November 15 meeting, City Council approved an adjustment to garbage, recycling, and organics collection service rates charged by Republic Services.
There is no Community Shred Day event currently scheduled for 2023.
The City works in partnership with Clackamas County and Republic Services of Lake Oswego (formerly Allied Waste) to provide recycling and waste prevention resources for Lake Oswego businesses.
Looking for Ways to Reduce Single Use Plastics in Lake Oswego?
Here are few suggestions on reducing your own plastics usage.
Lake Oswego offers “comingled” recycling, meaning that everything that can be recycled goes into the same container, with the exception of glass. It is very important that trash not end up in the recycling as it will contaminate the entire load. Remember: when in doubt, leave it out.
What can (and can not) go into my recycling cart?
To Start Service, Request Carts, etc:
Please call Republic Services at 503-636-3011
Report a Customer Service Issue:
Customer Service Issue / Feedback Form
General Questions about Recycling and Composting:
Amanda Watson, Sustainability Program Manager
503-635-0291
Key Documents and Reports
Forms, Permits, and Applications