Metro offers a single license to construct, alter and repair structures in 20 cities within the region (does not include Portland).
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From current requests for bids and proposals to contractor, landscaper and solid waste management licenses, Metro is ready to do business with you.
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Doing business with Metro
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Requests for bids and proposals
View current requests for bids and proposals for contracting opportunities with Metro...Go
Minority, women, and emerging small business program
Metro's MWESB program is designed to increase access, remove barriers to participation and improve contracting policies...Go
Regional contractor’s business license
Contractors and landscapers can buy a single license from Metro to construct, alter and repair structures in 20 cities...Go
Solid waste management franchising and licensing
Find resources for solid waste generators, haulers and facility operators, including regulatory authority, administrative procedures, applications and renewal forms...Go
Sustainable business resources
Fork It Over! food donation
Fork It Over! is Metro's food donation program to reduce hunger and waste in the Portland metropolitan area. Join the many area businesses that have committed to reducing waste and fighting hunger.
Construction salvage and recycling
Find out how you can save money and build more sustainably by reusing and recycling construction and demolition debris.
Employer trip reduction programs
Employers can establish customized trip reduction programs with the help of experienced Metro staff.
MetroPaint: quality recycled latex paint
MetroPaint is a high quality, affordable, 100 percent recycled latex paint produced in Portland, Oregon, since 1992. Metro sells recycled latex paint in 5-gallon pails and 1-gallon cans.
Recycle at work
Whether you work at an office, a restaurant or a construction site, Metro can help you reduce, reuse and recycle. Plus, find out how to donate leftover food, sell your salvaged materials and save money on your garbage bill.
Small business hazardous waste program
If your business generates small amounts of hazardous waste, you may be eligible to dispose of hazardous waste at a designated Metro facility via the Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) program.
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Find out how your business can easily donate good-quality leftover food items to a nearby food rescue program. It's safe, simple and the right thing to do!
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Metro offers practical tools to help contractors, architects and developers save money, earn green building credits and keep building materials out of the landfill.
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Resources for employers
Soften the impact of commuting on your employees, your company and the community. Find out more at Drive Less. Save More. Go