Garbage & Recycling

waste management bin

The City of Wood Village sets solid waste and recycling collection service rates and standards through a franchise agreement with Waste Management of Oregon. Standard curbside service includes weekly collection of garbage, recyclables, and yard debris. Waste Management also offers a range of services, including large item hauling for a fee and clean-up containers and drop boxes. Additional information is available on their website.

 

Call WM’s customer service line at (800) 808-5901 with questions about service, missed pick-ups and billing. Call hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Other WM customer service communication options on their website include links for an automated virtual assistant, live chat, and email. Finally, please check their service alert website for real-time updates.

Recycling & Waste Programs

Waste Less & Recycle Right

Not sure what stuff goes in the recycle bin? When in doubt, find out. Download their quick reference guide (PDF) or visit Recycle or Not for more information.

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.

See our Recycling Guide (PDF).

waste and garbage in pails

What’s Bad For The Bin?

tangled cords

Tangles

Stuff that tangles and clogs sorting machines; Hoses, cords, clothes

film

Film

Plastic wrap and bags. No bagged recyclables

old batteries

Hazardous material

Batteries, propane tanks, needles, paint

dirty diaper

Yuck

Foods, liquids, diapers and pet waste

straws on beach

Wishful

Clamshells, straws, to-go containers and cups

What Goes in Your Recycling Bin?

  • Scrap Paper, Envelopes, Wrapping Paper, Paper Egg Cartons
  • Flattened Cardboard
  • Newspapers
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Metal Cans, Aluminum Foil, Aerosol Cans
  • Milk & Drink Cartons

Keep Out Of Recycling

  • Dirty Takeout Boxes
  • Plastic Shopping Bags
  • Plastic Shell Containers
  • Coffee Cups
  • Hazardous Waste (Motor Oil, Pesticide, etc.), Paint Cans, Batteries

Yard Waste & Composting

Did You Know?

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).

woman composting at home

What Goes In The Compost Bin?

How to Compost at Home

Yard Waste Bin
  • Leaves
  • Twigs & Small Branches
  • Grass Clippings
  • Weeds, Flowers, House Plants
At-Home Compost Bin

These materials are not accepted in your yard waste bin but can be composted at home with the materials from your yard waste bin

  • Food Scraps & Coffee/Tea Filters
  • Shredded Paper
  • Sawdust & Wood Chips
Put Extra Yard Debris in One of These
  • 32-gallon cans with handles + lids (60lb limit)
  • Kraft paper yard bags
  • Bundle Extra Branches
Keep Out of Yard Waste Bin
  • Food Scraps & Coffee/Tea Filters
  • Pet Waste/Litter
  • Plastic Bags

Supporting Documents

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Items That Require Special Disposal

  • Gasoline
  • Fertilizers
  • Paint & Paint Thinners
  • Furniture Polishes
  • Household Batteries
  • Pool or Spa Chemicals
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Unwanted/Expired Medicines
  • Medical Waste (includes needles)
  • Auto Fluids (brake fluid, windshield, transmission, anti-freeze)
  • Cleaners & Degreasers
  • Pesticides

Business Food Scrap Program

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

All businesses are eligible for free starter kits that include everything your business needs to kickoff compost collection, including:

  • Educational posters and decals
  • Staff training and assistance

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.

woman composting at home

Green Business Resources

Order free food scrap containers, signs, and training.

Contact our Green Business staff at (503) 618-2206 or email Green Business to place your order. The City will provide:

  • Free on-site consultation to help you start a food scraps collection program.
  • Free staff training.
  • Free indoor collection containers, posters, and stickers.

Old Spaghetti Factory: Building a sustainable compost program from oregonmetro on Vimeo.

Special Recycling & Waste Programs

old electronics

Electronic Recycling Program

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.

garbage bags on sidewalk next to leaves

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. Please call City Hall at (503) 667-6211 with questions.

garbage can covered in snow along side of street

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.

man carrying Christmas tree

Tree Recycling

Curbside Waste Management customers may recycle trees in place of regular yard debris at no extra charge. Cut trees and greenery into lengths that easily fit in the yard debris roll cart (36 inches or less) with the lid closed. Trees and debris must be able to fall freely from the cart into the truck when tipped. Include only trees, wreaths, plants and swags that are free from tinsel, ornaments, wires, plastic or other non-organic materials. No flocked trees in the yard debris. Flocked trees will be collected as garbage and must be put out as extra garbage for pickup with an extra charge. 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!

string lights

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.

Recycling & Waste Events