Frequently Asked Questions
Areas We Service
Recology provides recycling, organics, yard debris and garbage collection service to commercial customers in the city of Portland. We provide drop box service to commercial and residential customers.
Drop Box Sizes and Acceptable Material Types
We provide drop boxes in the following sizes:
What Are the Different Rates for Drop Boxes?
All drop boxes are the same rate, based on material type, regardless of size.
What material can go in food waste and co-mingled recycling containers?
Please visit our recycling and organics pages for a complete list of what types of material can be placed into these containers.
Recology provides recycling, organics, yard debris and garbage collection service to commercial customers in the city of Portland. We provide drop box service to commercial and residential customers.
Drop Box Sizes and Acceptable Material Types
We provide drop boxes in the following sizes:
- 10 Cubic Yards
Approximately 3.5' high x 8' wide x 10' long
All debris accepted. - 20 Cubic Yards
Approximately 5.5' high x 8' wide x 16' long
All debris EXCEPT concrete only, dirt/sod only, and concrete and dirt/sod mix.
- 30 Cubic Yards
Approximately 6.5' high x 8' wide x 18' long
All debris EXCEPT concrete only, dirt/sod only, and concrete and dirt/sod mix. -
40 Cubic Yards
Approximately 7.5' high x 8' wide x 22' long
All debris EXCEPT concrete only, dirt/sod only, concrete and dirt/sod mix, roofing only, sheetrock only.
What Are the Different Rates for Drop Boxes?
All drop boxes are the same rate, based on material type, regardless of size.
What material can go in food waste and co-mingled recycling containers?
Please visit our recycling and organics pages for a complete list of what types of material can be placed into these containers.