Due to the winter storm earlier this month, many garbage companies could not perform regular collections. To catch up for that missed work, haulers skipped compost collection the following week. Understanding that some people will have three weeks of uncollected organic material and tree limbs broken free from the storm, during the week of January 29th to February 22nd, customers who have not had compost picked up in two weeks can set out three times as much for no extra charge.
Customers who have more yard waste than can fit in your curbside compost bin can use yard waste bags, extra bins, or bundles. A bag or container should not exceed 32 gallons and 45 pounds. Bundled branches must be shorter than three feet, no thicker than four inches, and tied securely with non-metallic string or twine. People should place bags, cans, or bundles next to their green compost bin for easy identification.
People looking to dispose of larger and heavier items must contact their hauler to determine the cost or work with a private recycler. Oregon Metro offers an online search option to find disposal options, or they can call 503-234-3000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
