Multifamily recycling

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Do you manage apartments or condos? Discover the property manager's guide to a successful multifamily recycling program.

Need help? It's free.

Metro and your local jurisdiction can help you set up your recycling system and provide educational materials to help you – and your residents – do it right. For more information, call 503-234-3000 or the representative for your area... Find your local representative

Multifamily residents want to recycle

In fact, 89 percent of the multifamily households in the metro area report that they recycle most of the time. But they don't always do it right. Free assistance from local governments can greatly improve your recycling system, making it easier and more successful for managers and residents alike.

Recycling reminders really work

Studies show that posting two or three recycling reminders can increase participation by as much as 20 percent. The Recycling at Home partners can help you communicate effectively with your residents with free signs, label, posters and flyers that will help them recycle properly and reduce mistakes.

It's the law

Recycling at your multifamily community is not only a good idea, it's the law. Oregon requires that multifamily communities of five or more units have the opportunity to recycle (see Oregon Revised Statute 90.318). Recycling at Home partners can help you improve your recycling system, communicate effectively with your residents and comply with the law, all for free.

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Resident education: Help them do it right

People recycle more when recycling is simple. Learn about the straight-forward two-sort system and the items not to include... More

Challenges: the worst stuff

Get help with move-ins and move-outs, bulky items, remodeling, toxics and e-waste... More

Resources: making it easy

Find contacts to help you manage your garbage and recycling... More

Beyond recycling: clean and green

Take your property to the next green level with these tips and resources... More

Featured property managers

There can be many challenges for property managers. Hear from local managers who found success, saving money and reducing the the amount of trash in the region's landfills... More

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