Recycle Plus
Recycle+ City of Gresham
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How the Program Works
- Contact Us to sign up for Recycle + (use the button above).
- There is a monthly base fee of $2.50 (added on to your regular garbage service bill) and a $9.25 fee per collection. *Learn more about Recycle + fees.
- We will drop off a 20-gallon Recycle+ purple collection bin and bags.
- Sort and bag materials by type and place in the purple bin.
- Schedule a Recycle + pickup (use the button above).
- Collections are offered every other week and may be scheduled on a different day than your normal garbage and recycling collection day.
- Haulers require notice of at least two business days to schedule a collection during a collection week.
- Set your purple bin at the curb by 6:00 am on your scheduled day.
Prepare Materials
- You will receive a purple bin and plastic bags from us once you sign up
- Separate all materials by type, put the materials in the plastic bags provided and place the bags in the purple bin. Make sure the container lid can close completely to keep materials dry.
- Tip: To ensure materials are collected, make sure items are clean, sorted and bagged. Wet materials cannot be recycled
What is Collected? and Where does it go?
1. Stretchy plastic film/bags
- Plastic Bags
- Produce bags
- Dry cleaning bags
- Plastic padded envelopes (no padded manila envelopes)
- Plastic overwrap for paper towels, paper plates, napkins, etc
Stretchy plastic bags and film are shipped to a company that uses the materials to manufacture outdoor products such as composite decking, playground equipment and benches. Currently, the primary company receiving Recycle+ plastic film is TREX.
2. Clear plastic #1 clamshell containers:
- Fruit containers
- Egg cartons
- Bakery containers
- Take-out containers
3. Textiles:
- Clothing
- Bed linens
- Towels/rags
- No Shoes, pillows and cushions, wet or mildewed items, fabric with oil, gasoline or other hazardous materials
4. Compact fluorescent light bulbs:
- A fluorescent lamp that is curved or folded to fit the space of a regular household lamp.
- Long fluorescent tubes used in commercial lighting are not accepted.
- Bulbs must be contained in a zip-sealed bag. This protects workers from mercury exposure should bulbs get broken during handling.
5. Small Electronic Waste
- Yes Keyboards, mice, cords, Christmas lights, cell phones, chargers
- No stereos, microwaves, computers or monitors
Extras
- Styrofoam – $9.00
- Coolers and other protective packaging
- White styrofoam (#6 PS) only.
- NO Food residue, dirt or tape, packing peanuts, squishy foam
- Extra bags of core items – $1.00 Each (5 bag max)
Remember:
- Only the items listed above can be collected
- Pickups are on-call and you must schedule your pickup here to have your items collected.
- Sort all materials by type (listed above) in separate bags
- Make sure the lid to the purple bin is completely closed to keep items dry
- There is no commitment, you can cancel this service any time
- Pro Tip: To ensure materials are collected make sure items are clean, sorted and bagged so they can be recycled!
Program Cost
- Base charge (billed monthly): $2.50
- Curbside pickup (each): $9.25
Place your bin near the road so it is clear of sidewalks, driveways, public streets or other rights of way. - Non-curbside pickup 5-150 feet (each): $11.70
- Non-curbside pickup over 150 feet (each): $13.02
For doorstep collection, place your bin visibly near your doorstep or porch.
FAQs:
How big is the Recycle+ bin?
It’s a 20-gallon bin composed of an 18 gallon body with a domed lid that adds another 2 gallons to the capacity. The dimensions are 18.3”D x 27.75”W x 13.5″ H (17.5”H with the lid on).
Why can’t I use my own plastic bags to separate materials in the bin?
Why can’t I put Recycle+ items in my regular recycle bin?
Why is there a monthly fee, even if I don’t request a pickup?
The separate pick-up charge covers costs associated with collecting your materials each time: the labor, fuel, processing fees, etc.
Sign Up
You can sign up for this service and on call collection will run every other Thursday. Have your account information, name, address and a telephone number ready, then fill out the form here. You’ll receive a 20-gallon purple bin with a lid and bags prior to your first collection day.