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Big Trash? Tag it & Take it to the Curb  (5/11/2012)
Starting Monday, May 14, the City of Portland’s Department of Public Services will officially launch a new bulky waste program, Tag It – Bulky Item Pick-Up, for residents. More

No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on Memorial Day  (5/7/2012)
PORTLAND, Maine – The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012. More

Riverside Recycling Begins Summer Hours  (4/11/2012)
Beginning Tuesday, April 17 2012, Riverside Recycling will be operating on it's summer schedule. The facility will be open from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Saturday. For more information, call 797-6200. More

Household Hazardous Waste collection at Riverside Recycling Facility begins Saturday, April 7, 2012.  (3/30/2012)
The City of Portland, Riverside Recycling Facility begins 2012 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection on Saturday, April 7, 2012 during normal business hours. More

E-card Changes at Riverside Recycling Facility  (6/16/2009)
Beginning July 1, 2009, there will be changes to the City e-card program at Riverside Recycling Facility. These include: * E-card holders will have free disposal of up to 10 bulky items per year such as furniture, non-freon appliances, mattresses and box springs, gas grills and outdoor equipment as well as limited quantites of yard waste and hazardous waste More

Find Your Trash and Recycling Day  (2/23/2007)
Have a question on when your trash or recycling is picked up? More

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Tag It -- Bulky Item Collection

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The Department of Public Services helps keep the City of Portland moving each day with many areas of responsibility. We collect your garbage and recycling, clear your streets of ice and snow in the winter, help maintain the City's sewer system, build your sidewalks, manage the City's traffic lights and street signage - and the list goes on.

Our Customer Service Center stands ready to help you. To reach them, please call 874-8493.

For a winter sidewalk issue or problem, please call Public Services Sidewalk Hotline 874-8793.

 

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