City Wide Cleanup

City-wide cleanup is an opportunity for Forest Grove residents, with a current Waste Management account, to put out up to 6 extra bags (up to 32-gallon capacity per bag) of garbage on their regular collection day at no extra charge. Food waste is not accepted.

City-wide cleanup takes place twice a year in the spring and fall and includes a bulky waste dropoff at the B-Street Transfer Station. During the spring cleanup, the City offers a free Shred Event for personal documents.

Household Hazardous Waste

The City doesn't offer household hazardous waste recycling. Metro hosts hazardous waste recycling events in communities across greater Portland. For Metro's next event, visit their website.

Next City Wide Cleanup

  • Extra curbside collection  |  Monday, May 4– Friday, May 8
  • Shred Event  |  Saturday, May 9  |  9am- Noon
    Forest Grove Lions will be on site collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids for donation, as well as used printer cartridges for recycling.
  • Bulky Waste/Appliance Drop-off  |  Saturday, May 9  |  9am-2pm

Bulky Waste Dropoff

Forest Grove residents, with a current Waste Management account, may bring 3 single items to the B Street Transfer Station at no charge. Proof of residency will be required. Bring your City of Forest Grove utility bill. Any questions, please contact Waste Management at 503-249-8078.

Items may include:

  • couches
  • mattresses
  • appliances- must have the refrigerant removed per DEQ regulations
  • tires (up to 4), etc

Prohibited materials include:

  • all hazardous waste materials
  • all construction, remodeling, or demolition materials
  • kitchen garbage
  • residential yard debris and trimmings
  • waste and recyclables collected curbside

Mixed loads of construction, remodeling debris, or other waste will be charged according to the fee schedule.

E-Waste

E-Waste (televisions, computers, monitors) are accepted at all times for recycling.

Find a Recycler Tool- Metro

That stuff you’re parting with might not be trash. For easy options to recycle, donate or reuse anything from batteries and packing peanuts to that old dishwasher, use Metro's Find a Recycler tool or call 503-234-3000.