Portland, Oregon resident guide
Portland trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Garbage frequency and cart size are selected through the assigned franchised hauler.
Portland curbside recycling and compost are coordinated with the property's garbage company; glass is collected separately.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
Start here
How Portland service works
Contact the garbage company serving the property for an estimate and pickup date. The city says haulers must collect within seven days of a request.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Portland's franchised garbage and recycling companies provide city-regulated, fee-based curbside pickup for oversized items.
Contact the garbage company serving the property for an estimate and pickup date. The city says haulers must collect within seven days of a request.
Each trip includes a pickup fee plus item-based charges; extra labor or unusual material can add cost.
Place confirmed items at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day and no more than 24 hours early.
Local detail that matters
What makes Portland service different
Portland regulates prices but does not use one city truck for every home. The franchised hauler assigned to the address supplies the quote and pickup date.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, tires, and other listed items at the applicable city-regulated rate.
Not accepted
Unscheduled items, hazardous material, and loads the hauler directs to a Metro transfer station or specialized facility.
Holiday collectionPortland delays collection for Christmas and New Year’s Day2026 schedule confirmed
Christmas and New Year’s Day are Portland’s only annual collection holidays. When either falls on a weekday, affected routes move one day later through Saturday.
One-day delay
Collections on and after the holiday shift one day later through Saturday.
- New Year’s Day — Thursday, January 1
- Christmas Day — Friday, December 25
All other holidays
No annual citywide holiday delay is published.
- Regular collection schedule
Common questions
Portland collection FAQ
Is Portland bulky pickup free?
No. The total is a pickup fee plus a city-regulated charge for each item.
How quickly must the hauler collect?
Current city rules say the assigned garbage company must pick up within seven days of the request.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.