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.
Recycling & Waste Programs
Waste Less & Recycle Right
Not sure what stuff goes in the recycle bin? When in doubt, find out. Download the In/Out Recycling Poster (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).
What’s Bad For The Bin?
Tangles
Stuff that tangles and clogs sorting machines; Hoses, cords, clothes
Film
Plastic wrap and bags. No bagged recyclables
Hazardous material
Batteries, propane tanks, needles, paint
Yuck
Foods, liquids, diapers and pet waste
Wishful
Clamshells, straws, to-go containers and cups
What Goes in Your Recycling Bin?
Recycling
All recyclables must be clean, empty, and loose when they go in the cart.
Glass
Glass must be recycled separately in your glass-recycling bin. Mix all colors. Labels okay.
- 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).
What Goes In The Compost Bin?
Fruits and veggies
Grains. Bread, pasta, rice
Eggshells
Food Scraps
Plate scrapings,
leftovers, spoiled food
Coffee and Tea
Grounds, tea leaves, paper
filters, paper tea bags
Yard Waste
Grass clippings,
leaves, flowers, straw
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
For more info on how to compost at home, please visit the Oregon Metro Composting page
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
To find a hazardous waste disposal site, visit the Oregon Metro Find a Recycler page.
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.
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
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.
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.
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Special Recycling & Waste Programs
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.
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!
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.
