Trash Pickup Schedule — St. Johns, Portland
St. Johns feels like its own small town in North Portland, anchored by the iconic St. Johns Bridge — one of the most beautiful bridges in America. Cathedral Park underneath the bridge hosts a jazz festival. The downtown strip has locally owned shops and restaurants, and Forest Park is nearby for hiking. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 97203
- 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 St. Johns
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 St. Johns
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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