Weather forecasts have indicated an increased possibility for adverse winter weather beginning Friday, Jan. 12. The forecasted snow and freezing temperatures may cause delays in Portland’s curbside garbage, recycling, and compost collection. Even if roads are clear, hazardous conditions in other parts of the city may cause delays in your area.
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) asks Portlanders to set their garbage, recycling, and compost bins out on their normal collection day. If bins are not emptied, they should be left at the curb. Garbage companies will come as soon as it’s safe to do so.
“You might look out your door and expect collection because you see sunshine and a clear, safe street,” said Dave Huber of WM, one of Portland’s garbage service providers. “The challenge may be related to what happened the day before in another part of town. If conditions didn’t allow us to collect yesterday in one part of town, we may have every available driver on the street for recovery in that area.”
Portland’s garbage and recycling companies appreciate your patience as they work to keep collection drivers and the community safe.
More information
Find regularly updated information about garbage service delays at www.portland.gov/garbage-delays.
Sign up to receive weekly garbage day reminders, including delay information, at www.portland.gov/garbageday.
For a full list of City of Portland weather-related updates, go to www.portland.gov/omf/winterweatherservices.
