Portland, OR Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)

H. Trash and debris. Remove, and keep removed, unless specifically authorized by ordinance to do otherwise:

1. All garbage, offal, dead animals, animal and human waste, and waste materials (All garbage must be stored as specified in Section 29.30.140);

2. Accumulations of litter, glass, scrap materials (such as wood, metal, paper, and plastics), junk, combustible materials, stagnant water, or trash;

3. All dead bushes, dead trees, and stumps with the exception of such material that:

a. Is being maintained as part of a naturescaped property;

b. Does not result in a nuisance as otherwise defined in this chapter; and

c. Is located on a property that is otherwise substantially in compliance with this Chapter;

4. All trees that are dead, dying or dangerous and are determined by the City Forester or a private certified arborist to require removal in order to safeguard people or property per the provisions in Portland City Code Title 11;

5. Accumulations of dead organic matter and yard debris, with the exception of small accumulations of such material in a maintained compost area on the property and only if such material does not result in a nuisance, such as creating rat harborage, as otherwise defined in this chapter; and

6. Accumulations of clothing and any other items not designed for outdoor storage.

I. Storage of non-trash items. Remove, and keep removed, unless specifically authorized by ordinance to do otherwise:

1. Accumulations of wood pallets.