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Recycling News

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Portland's recycling is picked up on your regular trash day!

Place all recycling items within the green bags that are provided for you and they will be picked up on your regular trash day. It is important that you use only the green bags for recycling materials!

All In The Same Bag:

  • Tin, steel and aluminum
  • Glass bottles
  • Plastic containers #1-7
  • Paper and magazines
  • Cardboard and paperboard

Do Not Recycle:

  • Polystyrene (#PS6)
  • Food Waste (Compost)
  • Plastic Bags

A $5.50 sanitation fee will appear on your utility bill.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE STREET DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT AT 260-726-5618.

Pick up green recycling bags at:

  • City Hall (Water Office)
  • CVS
  • Jay Community Center
  • Jay County Public Library

Green recycling bags are free of charge!  Thank you for doing your part to keep recyclables out of the landfill :) 

Meetings and Notices

May
30
  • Memorial Day
  • 7:00 pm


May
31
  • Holiday Trash Pick-up
  • 7:00 pm


Jun
2
  • Board of Works and Safety Meeting
  • 4:00 pm
  • City Hall, 321 North Meridian Street, Portland, IN 47371
Jun
6
  • City Council Meeting
  • 5:30 pm
  • Council Chambers, 1616 North Franklin Street Portland, IN 47371
Jun
7
  • Park Board Meeting
  • 5:30 pm
  • Council Chambers, 1616 North Franklin Street Portland, IN 47371



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  • Home
  • Departments
    • Building & Zoning Department
    • City Council
    • City Court
    • Clerk-Treasurer Office
    • Fire Department
    • Historic Preservation
    • Mayor's Office
    • Municipal Airport
    • Park Department
    • Police Department
    • Portland Housing Authority
    • Street Department
    • Wastewater Treatment
    • Water Department
    • Water Park
  • News
    • Why Portland Is Wonderful For Upcoming Businesses
    • Recycling News
    • Street Paving
    • RECYCLING NEWS
    • City of Portland Toters - Information Sheet
    • Garbage Collection Ordinance
    • Considering A Run For Office? Tips For People With Disabilities
    • Receive Community Alerts
    • Make Online Anonymous Tips
    • City Ordinances
    • Waste Water Treatment Plant
    • All News
  • Ordinances
  • Calendar