This recycling requirement affects all residential properties of five units and larger, such as apartments, condominiums, mobile home parks and moorages, within Portland's Urban Services Boundary. The requirement has been in effect since January 1996.
Most complexes have their recyclables picked up by their garbage hauler.
Every Portland garbage hauler can provide recycling for all these materials, plus a few others. Separate your recyclables into the types described on your complex's recycling containers. Most recycling systems allow several materials to be mixed together, such as tin cans with aluminum. Do not place any materials in plastic bags. If you have questions about your recycling system, please talk with your landlord or property manager.