QRS Recycling has started their unique program here in Portland.
Here’s a handy guide to what’s recyclable.
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A simple guideline is to recycle food and beverage containers and “Anything That Tears”. The great thing about our Single Stream program is that all of these items can be thrown in the same container!
• Cardboard boxes (broken down)
• Magazines and catalogues
• Newspapers and inserts
• All white, colored and coated papers
• Brochures and pamphlets
• Correspondence papers (letterhead, direct mail pieces
and advertising)
• Envelopes (even with plastic windows or labels)
• Folders (manila, coated or colored)
• Manuals with glued bindings
• Paper from legal pads, steno pads, note pads
• Posters
• Receipts
• Scratch, message and memo pads
• Self-adhesive notes
• Soft-covered books
• Paperback books
• Cereal boxes
• Frozen food boxes
• Plastic containers #1 thru #7 (except Styrofoam)
• Stretch film (in bags)
• Aluminum beverage containers
• Steel food and beverage containers
Exceptions are few, but noteworthy. No glass containers, Styrofoam
(polystyrene) or paper products that are food contaminated.
Look for these containers around town.
The three drop-off sites will be located at:
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City of Portland maintenance shops on Morningside Drive
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Public safety building
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H.G. Hills parking lot
The City of Portland is very excited about starting a recycling program for the community. Please be considerate and put only the listed recyclables in the containers, and please keep the area free of trash and debris. Thank you.
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