Washington County sets and regulates garbage and recycling collection rates in unincorporated Washington County, not in the cities. Not sure if your business or multifamily property is in a city? Want to know who collects your garbage and recycling? Use the Metro map to find out. If your business or multifamily property is in unincorporated Washington County and you have questions, contact us by phone 503-846-3605 or by email [email protected]. If you live in a city, contact your city for garbage and recycling collection service rates and rules. No matter who you call or where you live, language translation services are provided at no cost to any community member who requests it.
Bundled services
- The costs for each waste material are calculated as a bundle and not separately.
- The cost and types of bundled services vary based on urban or rural location.
- Bundled services provide garbage, mixed recycling and glass recycling as a bundle. In urban areas, the bundle includes commercial food scraps cart service.
- Commercial food scraps dumpster services require monthly fees. Check rates for more information.
Collection rates
Three factors will impact your commercial and medical collection service rates:
- The size of your cart or bin.
- How often your cart or bin is picked up.
- Whether you are in urban or rural unincorporated Washington County.
Medical waste collection services
- Schedule your business' medical waste collection through your garbage and recycling collection company.
- Medical waste collection services are often subcontracted to a specialty third-party collection company selected by your garbage and recycling collection company.
Manage waste differently to save money
To save money for your business, use the right-sized garbage and recycling bins and change your pickup frequency to fit your business' needs. Contact the Washington County Green Business team for support with your garbage, recycling, and food scraps collection programs.