Garbage
To set up your weekly residential or commercial garbage, recycling, and yard debris/composting collection, you need to call Republic Services at 503-636-3011. For service information, visit Republic Service's website.
What goes into my garbage cart?
Anything that cannot be recycled goes into your garbage. If you are unsure whether something can be recycled, put it in the trash. This includes:
- Frozen food containers (anything "wet strength" is not recyclable)
- Glassware, ceramics and incandescent only light bulbs (CFLs and LEDs are hazardous waste)
- Plastic film and bags (these can also be taken to any grocery story for recycling)
- To-go cups and containers
- Foam
- Carpet
- Containers, utensils and other packaging items labeled "compostable" (these cannot go into your green bin)
- Pet waste
- Diapers
What do I have to leave out?
The following items are not accepted in your trash cart:
- Paint - recyclable at Sherwin Williams or Miller Paint
- Motor oil - set out next to your glass bin in a clearly labeled screw-top container, up to 1 gallon
- Batteries - check recycle guide for instructions to prepare batteries for curbside recycling
- All electronics - many are free to recycle through Oregon E-Cycles
- CFL and LED light bulbs
- Prescription medications
- Tires
- Furniture/Mattresses - check local donation options or schedule a bulky waste pick up with Republic Services
- Yard Debris
Some of these items are recyclable but require special handling, and some are hazardous waste. Learn how to safely dispose of household hazardous waste at https://www.clackamas.us/recycling/home/hazardous.html.
Large items can be picked up by Republic Services for an additional "bulky waste" hauling fee, based on yardage and special handling needs.
