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When it comes to recycling at home, the residents of the region are national leaders. Find out how you can help to make a difference.

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Guide to recycling at home

Whether you live in a house, duplex or apartment, find out what you can recycle at home and how. You'll also learn what items cannot be recycled at home and why... Go

Do you live in a house or a duplex?

Find out who collects your garbage and recycling and how to connect with your local recycling office. Curbside recycling guidelines vary from city to city. Find out what you can recycle at the curb and how...Go

Do you manage apartments or condos?

Discover the property manager's guide to a successful multifamily recycling program. You'll find resources for you and your residents and hear from local managers who are saving money and reducing amount of trash in the region's landfills... Go

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Find a recycler

From packing peanuts to propane tanks, get sustainable solutions for unwanted materials using Metro's newly updated recycler directory.

Find your garbage hauler

Find the name and phone number of the garbage, recycling and compost hauler for any location in the Metro region.

Metro Recycling Information hotline

The Metro Recycling Information hotline provides recycling and disposal information and referrals in the Portland metropolitan area.

Guide to hazardous waste

Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents? Find out what materials are hazardous and where and how to safely dispose of them.

Sustainable living

Make the region greener at home, in your garden, at the store and on the road. Sustainable living renews rather than depletes the planet's resources and Metro can show you how.

Related Internet links

• Portland Composts!

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