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Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on COR Transfer Station solid waste franchise

Jan. 16, 2019 5:25 p.m.

COR Transfer Station submitted an application for a new Metro solid waste franchise to receive putrescible (wet) solid waste and non-recoverable mixed non-putrescible (dry) waste generated within the Metro region to transport to Wasco County Landfill for disposal. COR Transfer is a locally owned and operated subsidiary of City of Roses Disposal and Recycling.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Gresham Sanitary Service solid waste franchise

Jan. 16, 2019 4:35 p.m.

Gresham Sanitary Service (dba GSS Transfer, LLC.) submitted an application to Metro for a change of authorization to its transfer station franchise to increase the amount of putrescible (wet) waste received at GSS Transfer, LLC., and transported for disposal to Wasco County Landfill, and in unusual or emergency circumstances, to Coffin Butte Landfill. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Feb. 8th, 2019.

A new era: Three new councilors sworn in at Metro inauguration

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 7, 2019 7:02 p.m.

Council President Lynn Peterson, councilors Juan Carlos González and Christine Lewis take the oath of office for the first time. Also sworn in were Councilor Shirley Craddick and Auditor Brian Evans.

Free parking days at Metro parks 2019

Jan. 7, 2019 2:24 p.m.

photo of Sandy River at Oxbow Regional Park

Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on 17 days in 2019. Parking at all other Metro parks and boat ramps is free year-round.

Read the winter 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard

Jan. 7, 2019 1:55 p.m.

The winter 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly parks and nature magazine, features a North Portland theme. See how the former St. Johns Landfill is getting restored into a prairie that will soon include a public trail to a scenic overlook offering views of four mountains. Then learn about the group empowering community members to shape the future of the contaminated Willamette Cove site.

Group empowering community members to help shape future of contaminated Willamette Cove property

By Cristina Rojas

Jan. 7, 2019 10:48 a.m.

The Portland Harbor Community Coalition is gearing up again to steer a public involvement process as the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the Port of Portland and Metro work to finalize a cleanup plan for the Willamette Cove property – one of the most complicated sites in Metro’s portfolio of parks, trails and natural areas.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

Jan. 2, 2019 9:57 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Jan. 31, 2019. A final notice will not be published.

From trash to treasure – seeding change at St. Johns Prairie

By Elayna Yussen

Dec. 31, 2018 2:10 p.m.

hands reaching out to touch plants in a prairie

Metro is transforming the landscape at St. Johns Landfill through a multi-year habitat restoration effort. Atop the closed landfill, a beautiful prairie is emerging – alive with native plants and wildflowers, rare birds and other wildlife.

KATU | Holiday recycling

Dec. 28, 2018 9 a.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

From wrapping paper to holiday lights, do you know what items can and can't be recycled? Kim Waxler, a Metro recycling information specialist, joined us with a look at items you can reuse, some you can recycle and others you'll need to toss in the garbage.

The new faces of the construction industry

By Cristina Rojas

Dec. 21, 2018 1:51 p.m.

Photo of a woman wearing a hard hat and vest on a construction site

The sight of more women and people of color in hard hats is one sign of a more concerted effort by the industry to diversify its workforce amid a building boom and labor shortage

Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and community stewardship grants available

Dec. 21, 2018 10:55 a.m.

photo of children planting trees at M&M Marketplace

If you have a vision for improving water quality, creating fish and wildlife habitat, getting rid of weeds or restoring nature in the Portland metropolitan area, a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods restoration grant can help get your idea off the ground. Apply by Jan. 29 to be considered for the next round of funding

Get rolling this May with the 2025 Bike Month Challenge

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on COR Transfer Station solid waste franchise

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Gresham Sanitary Service solid waste franchise

A new era: Three new councilors sworn in at Metro inauguration

Free parking days at Metro parks 2019

Read the winter 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard

Group empowering community members to help shape future of contaminated Willamette Cove property

Public notice (closed): Grimm's Fuel Company

Call for applications: Metro’s Community Placemaking grants program

Travel options: Grant opportunity now open

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

From trash to treasure – seeding change at St. Johns Prairie

Elemento Latino | Reciclando en las fiestas

KATU | Holiday recycling

The new faces of the construction industry

Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and community stewardship grants available