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No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on President’s Day   (2/3/2012)
The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on President’s Day, Monday, February 20th, 2012. More

Christmas Tree Disposal & Drop Off Locations 2011  (12/29/2011)
Beginning December 27th 2011, Portland Public Services crews will collect Christmas trees curbside with the trash and recycling. More

Repair Work on Back Cove Trail Today  (11/21/2011)
PORTLAND, Maine – Today, City of Portland Public Services crew will repair a section of the Back Cove Trail from the Eastern end of Tukey’s Bridge to the 3 mile marker and soccer fields near Preble Street Extension from 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 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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Who is Jack Hammer

Jack has been a part of the Public Works family now for over ten years and serves as the Department mascot. While he's not a big talker, he loves kids and is a big fan of the City of Portland. You can catch him at a number of community events throughout the year including the occasional Sea Dogs or Portland Pirates home game!

Look for Jack Hammer at these upcoming events:
Looking to schedule Jack Hammer at your spring time event? Call John at 874-8826 or e-mail him.

	Jack Hammer takes part in a Public Works Plow Safety Program. This is a great for kids to see the inside of a truck and you even leave with a photo of you behind the wheel to keep!
	Jack Hammer partakes in a little winter sledding action with the City's annual Mittenfest event.
	Jack Hammer visits Smiling Hill Farm's annual Halloween event.