Metal cans. Place the lid inside the can and crimp shut to hold the lid inside.
Aluminum foil and trays
Empty aerosol cans
Small Scrap Metal Pieces (No larger than 30 inches. Weight limit 30 pounds.)
Recycling on the side
Glass Bottles & Jars
Mix all colors. Labels OK. Do not include light bulbs, window glass, vases, mirrors or drinking glasses.
Batteries
Include alkaline, button cell and rechargeable batteries. Tape ends of all batteries, except alkaline. Put in a one-quart zip-sealed bag and place on top of glass bin.
Motor Oil
Put your used motor oil in a one-gallon or smaller see-through plastic container with screw cap lid. Empty milk jugs make good oil containers.
Recycle+ is now available for an additional charge to residents residing in Clackamas County! See rates for costs of service pick-up, which materials are collected, and directions for how to participate below.
In addition to current curbside recycling, you may now participate in Recycle+ to recycle a range of materials and products: 1. Plastic film/bags
Produce bags
Plastic bags
Dry cleaning bags
Plastic padded envelopes (no padded manila envelopes)
Plastic overwrap for paper towels, paper plates, napkins, etc.
2. Clear plastic #1 clamshell containers
Fruit containers
Bakery containers
Take-out containers
3. Textiles
Clothing
Bed linens
Towels/rags
4. Compact fluorescent light bulbs
Compact fluorescent bulbs must be contained in a zip-sealed bag prior to placing in your WM provided bag. This protects workers from mercury exposure should bulbs get broken during handling.
Long fluorescent tubes used in commercial lighting are not accepted
WM will deliver a lidded 18 gallon purple bin and four clear plastic bags on your upcoming comingle service day.
Put acceptable materials in the plastic bags provided by WM, and place them in your lidded 18-gallon purple bin. Note: Each material must be in its own plastic bag, please do not place different materials in the same bag. Compact fluorescent bulbs must be contained in a zip-sealed bag prior to placing in your WM provided bag.
Schedule an on-call pick-up with WM. Note: Customers must schedule their pick-up at least two days in advance.
Place lidded 18 gallon purple bin out to be serviced on your scheduled day.
WM will collect the bagged materials, and replace the clear plastic bags for future collection.
Rates
Recycle+ charges include a monthly base charge of $2.50 per month, and a pick-up charge every time it is emptied.
Description of Service
Rate
Recycle+ on-call curbside pick-up less than 5ft
$ 9.25 per pick-up
Recycle+ on-call curbside pick-up 5ft - 150ft
$ 11.70 per pick-up
Recycle+ on-call curbside pick-up over 150ft
$ 13.00 per pick-up
Beyond Curbside Recycling
For recycling options for materials not collected curbside, www.oregonmetro.gov/findarecycler or call 503-234-3000 to find a recycler near you.
