Old electronics cluttering up your house? Dumping electronics in regular garbage and recycling collections is banned in Oregon. Use the DEQ E-Cycle Tool to find a free electronic recycler near you.
Annual Leaf Drop Program
The Annual Leaf Drop off is open from the end of October until December 31 each year at the Donald L Robertson City Park (JPEG). Leaves and small branches/twigs are allowed at the drop off. No branches larger than 3 inches in diameter, stumps, or other yard debris are allowed. The drop off area is in the east park parking lot, near the playground (see photo below). Please call City Hall at (503) 667-6211 with questions.
Holiday Recycling & Garbage Collection
Garbage and recycling are collected on all holidays except Christmas and New Year’s Day.
If your collection day falls on or after Christmas or New Year’s Day, collection will be one day later that week with Friday customers being serviced on Saturday.
Tree Recycling
Curbside Waste Management customers may recycle trees in place of regular yard debris set out at no extra charge. Trees over 6 feet tall must be cut in half. There will be an extra fee for any additional yard waste collected the same week as your tree. Flocked trees are accepted as extra garbage pickup for an extra fee per 6-foot sections. Trees with tinsel or ornaments may not be recycled; remove those items. Don’t have curbside service, use the Find a Recyler Tool from Metro to find an easy option.
Questions about what Holiday items are and are not Recyclable? Use this great handout to learn more! Holiday Recycling Guide (PDF)
String Light Recycling
Did you know you can recycle your old or broken holiday string lights? While you can’t throw them in with your regular recycling service, there are plenty of recycling haulers nearby that accept them.
You can even mail-in your string lights and receive discounts on your next lighting purchase from certain companies like Holiday LEDs and Christmas Light Source.
In 2023, food-generating businesses with on-site food preparation or service will be required to separate food scraps from other waste. This regional effort keeps food out of the landfill and turns it into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertilizer for farms. For guidelines on this requirement, refer to the City of Portland’s Food Scrap Program.
Getting Started
Enforcement Dates
Enforcement is phased based on businesses’ estimated volume of food scraps.
March 2023: Businesses that produce over 1000 pounds of food waste or more per week are required to compost by March 31, 2023. 1000 pounds is about 4 full 60-gallon compost roll carts.
September 2023: Businesses that produce over 500 pounds of food waste or more per week are required to compost by September 30, 2023. 500 pounds is about 2 full 60-gallon compost roll carts.
September 2024: Businesses that produce 250 pounds of food waste or more per week are required to compost by September 30, 2024. 250 pounds is about one full 60-gallon compost roll cart.
Set Up Compost Service with Your Hauler
There is no extra fee for Wood Village businesses. Compost service is now included with regular garbage service. Contact your hauler to order a compost roll cart for food scraps. To sign up for compost collection or if you would like additional information, please email WM Customer Service or call (800) 808-5901.
Green Business Resources
Order free food scrap containers, signs, and training.
Controlled Substance Disposal: Find a drop off location near you to dispose of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Do not flush expired or unwanted prescriptions down the toilet.
Medical Waste or Sharps: Information about Metro’s safe storage and disposal and sharps container exchange.
Did you know? By composting food scarps, we lower our carbon footprint and help keep 28% of materials out of landfills. Learn more about how to start composting at Metro – Composting or download this How to Compost Guide (PDF).
What goes in the compost bin?
Fruits and veggies.
Grains. Bread, pasta, rice.
Eggshells.
Coffee and Tea. Grounds, tea leaves, paper filters, paper tea bags.
Contact Metro for easy options to recycle, donate or reuse anything from batteries and packing peanuts to that old dishwasher. Call (503) 234-3000 or search Metro’s recycler directory.
