Multnomah County Service Area
Our licensed haulers collect garbage and recycling in unincorporated Multnomah County only. Cities administer their own programs. See our Service Area Map.
Set Up Collection Service
Contact one of our Licensed Haulers directly to request new service at your address or to make changes to your existing collection service. Please note that Multnomah County does not set up collection service.
Do you have questions about Recycling?
Ask an Expert
Submit a Question Online or call 503-234-3000 to speak to a Metro expert.
Recycle or Not / Reciclar o No is a handy tool that helps you sort items that are known to be confusing. With helpful images, a fun game to test your knowledge, and an Instagram account where experts answer your recycling questions, it won’t take long to learn what you can and can’t recycle.
Other Disposal Options
That stuff you’re parting with might not be trash. Metro's Find A Recycler tool can show you options to Recycle, Donate or Reuse items in your area.
Don't Let Good Food Go Bad
Hi, I’m a bad apple, and I can cost you real money. Spoiled food like me costs each household here in Oregon over $1,600 a year on average.
Learn more about food waste prevention at:
DontLetGoodFoodGoBad.org
