Example_A_collection_calendar.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 2021.062Q
- Issued by
- Washington County, Oregon
About this file
The document is a 2021 Curbside Collection Calendar for Washington County, Oregon, produced by Washington County Solid Waste and Recycling in partnership with Evergreen Disposal & Recycling, Inc. The calendar provides comprehensive guidance for residents on garbage, recycling, yard debris, food scraps, glass, and motor oil collection schedules, with detailed instructions on what items can be recycled, disposed of, or require special handling. The calendar offers multiple language options and includes a full 12-month collection schedule, contact information, and instructions for using online and mobile tools to track collection days.
The calendar serves as an educational resource for Washington County community members, offering extensive information on proper waste disposal and recycling practices. It includes specific guidelines for different types of materials, such as separating glass, handling motor oil, managing yard debris and food scraps, and identifying items that require special drop-off at recycling centers. The document provides contact information for Washington County Solid Waste and Recycling (503-846-3605), recommends using their website (WashingtonCountyRecycles.com) and mobile app for schedule tracking, and offers guidance on setting out roll carts and bins correctly. Additional resources are provided for disposing of household hazardous waste and medical sharps through Metro drop-off facilities.
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* Confirm holiday collection schedules by visiting WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/GRD or by calling your service provider.
S ee k ey a bo ve fo r w hi ch c on ta in er s to p ut o ut o n w hi ch w ee ks
Find your schedule online or with our app
Washington County community members can keep track of garbage and recycling pick-up schedules and find out how to dispose of thousands of items with online and mobile tools like our Garbage and Recycling Day app. You can:
• Look up your garbage and recycling schedule.
• Sign up for reminders by phone, email or text.
• Get notified about winter weather and holiday schedule changes.
• Learn about special drop-off events in your area.
• Find nearby drop-off recycling centers for items that aren’t recyclable in your roll cart.
Learn more by visiting:
WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/GRD
Collected on non-shaded weeks:
Garbage Mixed recycling Glass bottles and jars
2021 Curbside Collection Calendar My service provider is:
Evergreen Disposal & Recycling, Inc.
Phone number: 503-357-3510 Website: evergreendisposalrecycling.com
My collection day is:
Evergreen_Hillsboro_SGYD_NSRG_2021
Collected on shaded weeks:
Garbage Yard debris
Key to collection schedule:
503-846-3605 WashingtonCountyRecycles.com recycle@co.washington.or.us
Recycling Guide and Collection Calendar
You can recycle some items that don’t go into your recycling roll cart by taking them to a drop-off recycling center. Items include batteries, Styrofoam, electronics, medications, paint, plastic bags, shoes and clothing, and more.
Find a location near you by using WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/WTRW or by calling 503-846-3605. Call the facility before you go to confirm hours, items accepted, and if there are fees.
If you have questions or want to receive this calendar in another language, please contact:
Washington County Solid Waste and Recycling Tel. 503-846-3605
Email: recycle@co.washington.or.us
Paper and cardboard WashingtonCountyRecycles.com | 503-846-3605
Garbage
Garden hoses, treated wood, pet waste, cat litter, diapers, frozen food packaging/trays
Incandescent light bulbs, broken glass, ceramics, vases, drinking glasses
Recycle
Metal Rinsed aluminum, tin, and steel cans, empty aerosol cans, clean aluminum foil, scrap metal
Paper Newspapers, magazines, mail & envelopes (windows ok), office/scrap paper, cartons, flattened cardboard boxes
Plastic Rinsed bottles and tubs (6 oz or larger) and buckets (5 gallons and smaller)
Garbage Coffee cups, paper/ plastic plates, take-out containers, “compostable” serviceware, hot and cold drink cups, straws, cutlery, plastic clamshells, plastic bags, plastic caps/lids
NO plastic bags, plastic clamshells, polystyrene, “compostable” serviceware, coffee cups or lids, frozen food boxes or trays, plastic lids, hot or cold drink cups, paper or plastic plates/cups, plastic utensils, take-out containers, or glass (glass should go in the separate bin).
NO electronics, computers, monitors, TVs, hazardous waste, liquids, chemicals, medical sharps like needles, fluorescent light bulbs, or batteries. Use WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/WTRW or call 503-846-3605 to find out where to take these items.
Set out roll carts and bins:
• At the curb by 6 a.m.
• At least 3 feet from cars, trees and each other.
• Without blocking sidewalks, bike paths or driveways
Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste and medical sharps can be disposed of at a Metro drop-off hazardous waste facility or a free neighborhood collection event.
Metro transfer stations and household hazardous waste facilities 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, 97210 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, 97045
Visit OregonMetro.gov/HHW or call 503-234-3000 for more information.
What to Recycle and Where?
Yard Debris & Food Scraps
Yard Debris Weeds, leaves, vines, grass clippings, house plants, flowers, branches less than 4 inches in diameter and shorter than 36 inches in length
Food scraps Include all food (beans, bones, bread, coffee grounds, dairy, eggshells, fruits, meat, pasta, plate scraps, poultry, rice, grains, seafood, vegetables) and food-soiled paper (coffee filters, newspaper, paper napkins, paper towels, pizza delivery boxes, teabags)
Glass
Glass Bottles and Jars Put glass into separate bin.
Remove lids. Labels
OK.
NO vases, broken glass, drinking glasses or lightbulbs.
Motor Oil Put in a leak-proof, clear plastic jug with lid and place next to bins. Motor oil pick-up is generally not available for apartment buildings or other multifamily residences. Ask hauler if you’re unsure.
NO other liquids accepted.
Motor Oil
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