Washington County sets and regulates garbage and recycling collection rates in unincorporated Washington County, not in the cities. Not sure if you live in a city? Want to know who collects your garbage and recycling? Use the Garbage and Recycling Day tool to find out. If you live in unincorporated Washington County and 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.
Recycle+
Recycle+ is an optional service for materials not accepted in the standard recycling collection service. Find availability and sign-up details.
- Recycle+ charges include a monthly base fee and a pickup fee for each pickup. You can place your Recycle+ bin curbside or another location on your property for collection.
- “Curbside” refers to a location within five feet of a public or private road.
- The pickup charge depends on the distance from the “curbside”.
Choose a pickup fee based on the desired collection location
The following charges apply for each requested pickup:
| Type of pickup | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monthly base fee | $2.50 |
| Pickup fee for “curbside” collection | $9.25 |
| Pickup fee for a location 5 to 150 feet from “curbside" | $11.70 |
| Pickup fee for a location more than 150 feet from “curbside” | $13.02 |