Gresham, OR Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Fill rule
- Waste must fall freely out
- Overfilling
- Lid must close fully
- Ashes/pet waste/diapers
- Bag in leak-resistant bag
- Lid care
- Keep closed against wind, rain
Summary
Gresham requires customers to load carts so contents fall freely, keep lids closed against overfilling, and bag ashes, pet waste, kitty litter and diapers before setting bins out for collection.
The customer shall place solid waste, recyclable materials and yard debris safely and securely in the receptacles to prevent lightweight materials from blowing away prior to and while being placed into the collection vehicle or receptacle. The customer shall load the contents of a receptacle in such a manner that they fall freely from the receptacle when emptied by a licensee. A licensee shall not be responsible for digging the contents out of a receptacle. The customer shall not overfill a can, cart, or container so that the lid cannot be securely closed. The customer is responsible for closing the receptacle as securely as possible to prevent the lid or materials from blowing away or rain from getting into the receptacle. The customer shall bag cold ashes, animal wastes, kitty litter and other fine materials, diapers and other materials containing human waste, into a leak-resistant bag that shall be closed and secured prior to placement for collection in the solid waste receptacle. (Ord. No. 1561, Amended, 01/02/2003; Ord. No. 1441, Enacted, 05/07/1998)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Gresham Revised Code § 7.25.425 spells out how solid waste, recyclables and yard debris must be readied for pickup: materials go in securely so lightweight items can't blow away, and loads must sit so they fall freely from the receptacle when a licensee dumps it, haulers aren't required to dig contents out. Cans, carts and containers can't be overfilled to the point the lid won't close, and the customer must keep the receptacle closed to keep out rain and stop the lid from blowing open. Cold ashes, animal waste, kitty litter, diapers and similar materials must go into a sealed, leak-resistant bag before they're set out.
Violations & Fines
Improperly loaded or overfilled receptacles give a licensee grounds to refuse collection under GRC 7.25.255 until the customer re-preps the load, with a written notice left at the address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my hauler skip my cart if it's too full?
Do ashes need to be bagged before trash day?
Sources & Official References
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