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Clackamas County, OR Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Removal frequency
At least every 7 days
Container
Rodent-proof, tight-fitting lid
Accumulation
Any amount is a violation
Code
Title 10, Ch. 10.03
Applies to
Unincorporated county property

Summary

In unincorporated Clackamas County, garbage must be removed from the property at least once every 7 days and kept in a rodent-proof container with a tight-fitting lid while on site. Any accumulation of household trash is a violation of the Solid Waste and Waste Management Code (Ch. 10.03).

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Clackamas County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Garbage must be removed from the property at least once every 7 days and must be kept in a rodent-proof container with a tight fitting lid while on site. An accumulation of household trash of any amount on property is a violation of the Clackamas County Solid Waste and Waste Management Code.

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Full Breakdown

The county's Solid Waste and Waste Management Code (Title 10, Chapter 10.03) sets the storage standard for unincorporated property. Trash cannot pile up on the ground; it must sit in a rodent-proof, tight-lidded container and be hauled away at least weekly. Because franchised haulers serve the unincorporated area, residents are effectively required to maintain garbage service. Code Enforcement treats even a small accumulation of loose household trash as a violation because it attracts vermin and creates a health hazard. This is one of the few property-condition rules the county actively enforces outside city limits.

Violations & Fines

Accumulation of trash is a Ch. 10.03 violation; Code Enforcement issues correction notices and can pursue abatement plus civil penalties if not cleaned up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to have garbage service?
Effectively yes. Trash must be removed at least weekly and stored in a rodent-proof container, and franchised haulers provide that service in the unincorporated county.
Is a little loose trash on my property okay?
No. The county treats an accumulation of household trash of any amount as a violation of the Solid Waste and Waste Management Code.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Clackamas County

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