Test your recycling knowledge! Play Recycle or Not: The Game!
Tangled up?
Wires, hoses, chains and electric cords jam up the machines that sort recycling. When we’re worn out or broken, we go in the trash at home or at work.
Sort it out!
Some items are creating confusion for recyclers in the greater Portland, Oregon area, which includes Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. If you recycle at home or work, check the lists below to make sure you're recycling right. It won’t take long, but it will make a difference for the environment. Click below to see the full lists.
Trash
Recycling
Plastic
Paper
Glass and Metal
Other items
*Hazardous waste in the trash and recycling can cause injuries, fires and more. Find a safe place to dispose of your hazardous waste. Ask Metro at 503-234-3000 or visit oregonmetro.gov/findarecycler.
Don't see your item?
Send a photo to @recycleornot. We’ll help you sort it out.