Trash Pickup Schedule — Pearl District, Portland
The Pearl District is Portland's most upscale urban neighborhood, transformed from industrial warehouses into sleek condos, art galleries, and restaurants. Powell's City of Books — the world's largest independent bookstore — anchors the neighborhood. The First Thursday gallery walk, Jamison Square fountain, and the Streetcar line make it walkable and vibrant. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 97209
- Service Provider: Multiple (Waste Management, Republic Services, Waste Connections)
- 🗑️ Garbage: biweekly collection
- ♻️ Recycling: weekly collection
- 🌿 Compost: weekly collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 503-823-7202
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
- Official Lookup: www.portland.gov
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Pearl District
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Pearl District
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
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