Six New RecycleOn Sites in Portland

Portland residents can now drop off difficult-to-recycle items like shredded paper and specific plastic lids at new local sites.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Landscaping

Gouache-painted illustration of paper bags filled with shredded paper and plastic lids, highlighting local recycling initiatives in Portland. — RecycleOn has introduced six new specialized drop-off locations in Portland, allowing residents to properly dispose of difficult-to-recycle materials like shredded paper. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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RecycleOn has launched six new drop-off sites in Portland to accept difficult-to-recycle materials. These locations offer a specialized disposal route for items that standard curbside bins cannot process, such as shredded paper and certain plastic lids.

Why it matters

Regular recycling facilities often struggle to sort items like shredded paper or thin plastics, which can jam machinery and lower overall efficiency. By providing dedicated collection points, RecycleOn helps households manage these specific materials more responsibly.

Residents can now drop off shredded paper, stretchy plastics, and #2, #4, or #5 plastic lids at six new Portland sites. The facility at 2711 SE Milwaukie Ave. operates on a specific schedule, while clear #1 PET lids and six-pack rings remain prohibited.

The players

RecycleOn

A specialized waste collection firm focused on diverting hard-to-process items from the standard municipal recycling stream.

Frog & Toad Hauling

A local hauling business serving as an official collection site for RecycleOn containers.

The details

Materials must be dropped off by appointment at designated sites to ensure efficient processing. Shredded paper must be contained in a paper bag to prevent dispersal, and residents should check resin codes on plastic lids carefully before arrival. For community members with disabilities, free pickup services are available by request.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm at the 2711 SE Milwaukie Ave. site.
The network aims to reach over 140 collection sites in Oregon by the end of 2027.

The Home Front

This expansion aligns with the ongoing industry effort to reduce contamination in single-stream recycling systems. By offloading difficult-to-sort materials into a dedicated network, providers aim to increase the purity and value of materials successfully diverted from landfills.

Before heading to a site, bag your shredded paper and verify that your plastic lids are marked with the correct #2, #4, or #5 resin codes. If you have a disability, visit the primary resource page to schedule a free collection at your home.

The takeaway

Using dedicated drop-off sites ensures that small, thin, or shredded materials do not contaminate local recycling streams. Keep a bag near your shredder to store paper for your next trip, and always confirm site hours before loading your vehicle.