Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling

Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling helps people reduce, reuse and recycle.

Solid Waste & Recycling is a division of the Washington County Department of Health and Human Services. We provide information and resources to help residents, property managers and businesses sustainably manage materials by preventing waste, recycling and disposing of garbage properly. Solid Waste & Recycling regulates how garbage and recycling is collected, stored and disposed of and provides co

de enforcement services for nuisance and noise violations in unincorporated Washington County. Washington County is not responsible for the content provided on "related" and "promoted" videos accessible from the County's YouTube channel. Related videos and comments expressed on them do not reflect the opinions and position of the Washington County government or its officers and employees. See list of what is not allowed and may be removed: https://wcor.us/social-media-content.

Last year, the School Supply Reuse Project collected over 10,000 pounds of office, art, and craft supplies. Thank you to...
08/30/2026

Last year, the School Supply Reuse Project collected over 10,000 pounds of office, art, and craft supplies. Thank you to everyone who cleaned out their offices, storage rooms, and closets to donate unused supplies. Your generous donations supported classrooms throughout the county.
Learn more about the School Supply Reuse Project: www.washingtoncountyor.gov/swr/school-supply-reuse

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El año pasado, el Proyecto de Reutilización de Útiles Escolares recaudó más de 10,000 libras de materiales de oficina, arte y manualidades. Gracias a todos los que limpiaron sus oficinas, almacenes y armarios para donar los útiles que no usaron. Sus generosas donaciones apoyaron aulas en todo el condado.

Obtenga más información sobre el Proyecto de Reutilización de Útiles Escolares: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/es/swr/reutilizacion-de-utiles-escolares

Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling is collecting gently used school, art and office supplies to help stock a temporary School Supply Reuse Room for school educators in Washington County.

[Sigue en español]Many facial mask products contain toxic ingredients. Tips:-Check ingredients using EWG's Skin Deep.-Sh...
08/29/2026

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Many facial mask products contain toxic ingredients. Tips:
-Check ingredients using EWG's Skin Deep.
-Shop at small-batched, local skincare businesses.
-Make your own face mask using ingredients you have at home. Remember: what’s good for your body is also good for your skin!
www.ewg.org/skindeep/

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Muchos productos de mascarillas faciales contienen ingredientes tóxicos. Consejos:
-Revisa los ingredientes usando el sitio web Skin Deep de EWG (solo en inglés).
-Compra productos de cuidado de la piel en negocios locales.
-Haz tu propia mascarilla con ingredientes que tengas en casa. ¡Recuerda: lo que es bueno para tu cuerpo, también lo es para tu piel!

www.ewg.org/skindeep/

EWG’s Skin Deep® database gives you practical solutions to protect yourself and your family from everyday exposures to chemicals in personal care products.

[Sigue en español]Oregon Senate Bill 545 makes it easier to reduce waste. Bring a clean, reusable container or cup to re...
08/27/2026

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Oregon Senate Bill 545 makes it easier to reduce waste. Bring a clean, reusable container or cup to restaurants, cafes and food carts for take-out food and beverages.

Participation by restaurants, food carts and grocery stores is optional. Find more information with Metro's Customer guide to bringing reusable containers.

https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/choosetoreuse-factsheet-3-3-2026_0.pdf

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La ley de Oregón (SB545) facilita la reducción de los desechos. Lleva un recipiente o vaso limpio y reutilizable a restaurantes, cafés y carritos de comida para llevar.

La participación de los restaurantes, carritos de comida y supermercados es opcional. Encuentra más información en la guía para clientes de Metro sobre recipientes reutilizables.

https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/metro_c2r_factsheet_8x5x11_final_spa-m9.pdf

Customer guide to bringing reusable containers Learn how to bring reusable containers to your favorite restaurants and grocery stores.

Prevent waste through repair. Bring your broken items to our community repair events. Volunteers will help you fix your ...
08/25/2026

Prevent waste through repair. Bring your broken items to our community repair events. Volunteers will help you fix your stuff for free. Repairing items instead of replacing them saves energy, water and money and also helps prevent pollution. Preventing waste is always the best option!

Find the repair fair schedule at: WashingtonCountyRecycles.com/Repair

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Evitemos el desperdicio al reparar. Traiga sus cosas descompuestas a nuestros eventos comunitarios de reparación. Los voluntarios le ayudarán a reparar sus cosas sin costo. Reparar las cosas en lugar de reemplazarlas ahorra energía, agua y dinero además de ayudar a prevenir la contaminación. ¡Prevenir el desperdicio siempre es la mejor opción!
Consulte el calendario de las ferias de reparación en CondadoDeWashingtonRecicla.com/Reparar

[Sigue en español]You don’t need to wait at the window! You can use the Garbage & Recycling Day app to check your collec...
08/24/2026

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You don’t need to wait at the window! You can use the Garbage & Recycling Day app to check your collection schedule anytime.
washingtoncountyrecycles.com/GRD

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¡No tienes que esperar en la ventana! Puedes usar la aplicación para móvil Garbage & Recycling Day para verificar tu horario de recolección en cualquier momento.
CondadoDeWashingtonRecicla.com/AplicacionGRD

[English below]Enjagua los envases de alimentos y bebidas antes de reciclarlos. Evita reciclar contenedores con restos d...
08/22/2026

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Enjagua los envases de alimentos y bebidas antes de reciclarlos. Evita reciclar contenedores con restos de comida o líquidos.

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Rinse food and drink containers before recycling. Avoid recycling containers with leftover food or liquid.

[Sigue en español]A great way to reduce waste and save money is to find used moving boxes. Search Freecycle, Facebook Ma...
08/20/2026

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A great way to reduce waste and save money is to find used moving boxes. Search Freecycle, Facebook Marketplace or your local Buy Nothing group. Ask at a grocery store or check the U-Haul Customer Connect portal for free boxes from people who recently moved.

More tips on finding boxes: www.thisoldhouse.com/moving/where-to-find-free-moving-boxes

www.uhaul.com/Exchange/ExchangeLocationList
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Una excelente manera de reducir los residuos y ahorrar dinero, es encontrar cajas de mudanza usadas. Busca en Pásalo, Freecycle, Facebook Marketplace o en tu grupo local de Buy Nothing. Pregunta en un supermercado o consulta el portal de conexión para clientes de U-Haul para encontrar cajas gratis de personas que se mudaron recientemente.
www.uhaul.com/Exchange/ExchangeLocationList

Finding free moving boxes can save you serious cash and help the environment. Our guide explains where to find cardboard boxes for your next move.

[sigue en español]National thrift shop day is August 17! Instead of buying new items, visit your local thrift shop to fi...
08/18/2026

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National thrift shop day is August 17! Instead of buying new items, visit your local thrift shop to find discounts on all kinds of reusable stuff!

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¡El día nacional de las tiendas de segunda mano es el 17 de agosto! En lugar de comprar artículos nuevos, visita una tienda local para encontrar descuentos en todo tipo de cosas.

(sigue en español)Cleaning up the garden? You can put garden debris such as fallen fruits, vegetables, leaves and weeds ...
08/15/2026

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Cleaning up the garden? You can put garden debris such as fallen fruits, vegetables, leaves and weeds in your yard debris cart.

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¿Estás limpiando tu jardín? Recuerda que puedes poner la fruta caída, verduras, hojas, plantas y maleza en el carrito para desechos del jardín.

[sigue en español]Next time you go grocery shopping, check out the bulk section. It's a great way to reduce food waste a...
08/13/2026

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Next time you go grocery shopping, check out the bulk section. It's a great way to reduce food waste and use less packaging.

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En tu próximo viaje al súper, explora la sección a granel. Puedes elegir solo la cantidad que necesitas (reduciendo el desperdicio de alimentos) y usar menos envases.

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155 N First Avenue
Hillsboro, OR
97124

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15038463605

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