dps news
No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010 (8/31/2010)
The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on Labor Day, September 6, 2010.
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Franklin Street and Exit 7 Meeting Wednesday (7/26/2010)
Public meeting to discuss next steps for Franklin Street
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Information (6/30/2010)
Riverside Recycling Facility accepts household hazardous waste (HHW) on the 1st Saturday from July through November. Please note that Riverside Recycling Facility will be closing at noon on Saturday, July 3, 2010.
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Traffic Advisory- Allen Avenue (July-October) (6/28/2010)
Starting today and continuing through mid-October, construction work along Allen Avenue between Summit Street and the Falmouth town boundary will be underway between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM
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Riverside Recycling Facility returns to summer hours beginning Tuesday, April 20, 2010 (4/9/2010)
Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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E-card Changes at Riverside Recycling Facility (6/16/2009)
Beginning July 1, 2009, there will be changes to the City e-card program at Riverside Recycling Facility. These include:
* E-card holders will have free disposal of up to 10 bulky items per year such as furniture, non-freon appliances, mattresses and box springs, gas grills and outdoor equipment as well as limited quantites of yard waste and hazardous waste
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Find Your Trash and Recycling Day (2/23/2007)
Have a question on when your trash or recycling is picked up?
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department information
The Department of Public Services helps keep the City of Portland moving each
day with many areas of responsibility. We collect your garbage and recycling,
clear your streets of ice and snow in the winter, help maintain the City's
sewer system, build your sidewalks, manage the City's traffic lights and
street signage - and the list goes on.
Our Customer Service Center stands ready to help you. To reach them, please
call 874-8493.
For a winter sidewalk issue or problem, please call Public Services
Sidewalk Hotline 874-8793.

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