Recycling Services

Pride Disposal & Recycling provides regular curbside collection of recycling. We will supply you with a recycling cart for your commingled recycling and a red bin for your glass recycling. The frequency of your collection and the size of your recycling cart varies depending on the jurisdiction in which you live. Make sure to have your receptacles out by 6am on your scheduled collection day.

Residential Recycling Guide

Recycle Right!

Please make sure to include only the correct materials in your curbside recycling. Reducing contamination is imperative for the longevity and success of recycling in Oregon. If you regularly have more recycling than will fit in your cart, contact us to get an additional recycling cart at no charge.

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Paper

Flatten all cardboard boxes. Please cut large cardboard materials into pieces no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet. Place items loose in your recycling cart. Small paper scraps such as shredded paper should be contained in a paper bag.

Accepted

  • Junk Mail/Scrap Paper
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines
  • Phone Books
  • Cardboard
  • Toilet/Paper Towel Roll
  • Chipboard Boxes
  • Milk Cartons
  • Shredded Paper

Not Accepted

  • Frozen Food Boxes
  • Coffee Cups
  • Paper Plates, Cups, Bowls
  • Pet Food Bags
  • Toilet Paper, Napkins, Tissues
  • Photographs

Plastic

Place the following plastic items loose in your recycling cart if they are 6 ounces or larger. Rinse all containers before recycling. Remove lids and discard them in your garbage. If the plastic container previously held hazardous material such as pesticides, do not include it in recycling.

Accepted

  • Water Bottles
  • Milk Jugs
  • Yogurt/Margarine Tubs
  • Rigid Plant Pots
  • 5-Gallon Buckets

Not Accepted

  • Clamshell Plastic
  • Film Plastics (bags, bubble wrap)
  • Styrofoam & Packing Peanuts
  • Plastic Plates & Utensils
  • Plastic Cups
  • Coffee Pods
  • Plastic Lids
  • Jugs Contaminated with Motor Oil, Pesticides, etc
  • Straws
  • Frozen Meal Trays

Metal

Place items loose in your recycling cart. Rinse all containers before recycling.

Accepted

  • Tin cans
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Misc. Metal (less than 45 lbs and 36")
  • Metal Paint Can

Not Accepted

  • Oversized Metal (appliances, large piece of metal, etc)

Glass

Place glass bottles and jars on the side in your red bin. Do not put glass in your recycling cart. Rinse all containers before recycling. Remove lids and discard in garbage.

Accepted

  • Glass Bottles
  • Glass Jars

Not Accepted

  • Light Bulbs
  • Drinking Glasses
  • Flower Vases
  • Broken Glass
  • Ceramics/Dishes

Motor Oil

Place motor oil in a 1-gallon transparent plastic bottle with a screw-on lid (for example, a milk jug). Do not mix motor oil with any other liquids. Motor oil is collected on the same schedule as your glass recycling. Limit of 3 gallons per service day.

Accepted

  • Motor Oil

Not Accepted

  • Antifreeze
  • Cooking Oil
  • Motor Oil w/ Other Fluids
  • Hydraulic Fluid

Batteries

Place batteries in a 1-quart zip-sealed plastic bag and place the bag in your red bin. Please wait until you have a full bag before putting it out for the driver. If your red bin is full of glass, place the bag on top. If you do not have glass to set out, still place your red bin out and put the bag of batteries inside the bin. Batteries are collected on the same schedule as your glass recycling. Limit of a single 1-quart bag per pick-up.

Accepted

  • Household Batteries
  • Button Cell Batteries
  • Lithium Batteries

Not Accepted

  • Battery Backup (UPS) Units
  • Car Batteries
  • Lead Acid Batteries

Recycling Pickup FAQs

What are the rates for my service area?

What are the rates for my service area?

We service seven different jurisdictions, each of which has different rates and service frequencies. Some jurisdictions publish their rates on their respective websites. To learn rates specific to your address, please contact our office.

What items can I bring to Pride's recycling depot in Sherwood?

What items can I bring to Pride's recycling depot in Sherwood?

For a full list of items accepted at our depot, click here.

What should I do if I'm moving?

What should I do if I'm moving?

It is the customer's responsibility to stop service. You must contact our office in advance of your final pickup day. We will then stop your service and schedule to have your equipment removed.

What materials can I put in my yard debris cart?

What materials can I put in my yard debris cart?

Find a full list of acceptable items here.

When is my pickup day?

When is my pickup day?

Find your collection schedule here.

Will my pickup day change because of a holiday?

Will my pickup day change because of a holiday?

Pride Disposal & Recycling drivers work all holidays other than Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If the holiday falls on a weekday during the Christmas or New Year's week, service will occur one day later, starting with the holiday and through the end of the week, with the new collection schedule concluding on Saturday. For example, if the holiday falls on a Thursday, customers with service on Thursdays will receive service on Friday, and Friday customers will be picked up on Saturday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no change in the pickup schedule for that week.

Will I be charged for service if I am gone and do not need a pickup?

Will I be charged for service if I am gone and do not need a pickup?

To put a hold on your service, you must contact our office at least one business day in advance of your collection day. We cannot accommodate holds retroactively. Some restrictions may apply.

What time of day will my pickup occur?

What time of day will my pickup occur?

Although we always strive for consistency, your collection time may change each week depending on traffic, construction, staffing, and other variables. We ask that all materials be curbside for collection by 6:00am on your collection day.

My collection was missed, what do I do?

My collection was missed, what do I do?

Please contact our office as soon as you determine your collection has been missed. We will quickly and diligently work on finding a solution.

How can I save money on my service?

How can I save money on my service?

The best way to save money on services is to use a garbage receptacle correctly sized for your needs. If you are not filling your garbage cart or container each week or are overfilling it consistently, it may be cost-effective to choose a garbage receptacle more appropriately sized for your service needs. Contact our office for information on the services available to you.

Will my collection be impacted by inclement weather?

Will my collection be impacted by inclement weather?

When dealing with inclement weather, safety is our priority. The safety of our employees is important to us, and we prioritize their well-being whether they're behind the wheels of our trucks or traveling to and from work. Your safety is also important to us, and we may alter our collection services during inclement weather if we determine regular procedures may pose a danger to people or property. When roads are covered in snow and ice, for instance, it may be difficult for our trucks to safely stop and start at every home. If we make the decision to alter our collection services in any way due to weather, we will do our best to notify all customers of the change.

What are Pride's office hours and where is Pride located?

What are Pride's office hours and where is Pride located?

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm and the office is located at 13980 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd in Sherwood, Oregon. The office is closed on 6 federal holidays.

Where can I find more information about garbage and recycling services in Washington County?

Where can I find more information about garbage and recycling services in Washington County?

Washington County Health and Human Services is a great resource for garbage and recycling questions.

Are there more recycling opportunities than the standard curbside service?

Are there more recycling opportunities than the standard curbside service?

We have a new program called Recycle+, available in Unincorporated Washington County, King City, Beaverton, Sherwood, and Durham only at this time. You can recycle materials like film plastics and #1 clamshell plastics. Find out more here.

How do I recycle batteries?

How do I recycle batteries?

Battery recycling is currently available in all of our jurisdictions. Household batteries can be recycled in conjunction with your glass recycling. Find out more here.