Funds available for cleanup efforts 
Metro has launched a new funding opportunity called the Regional Refresh Fund. This supports community-led cleanup efforts to promote livability and improve service equity in underserved communities of the Metro region.

Click here to review grant guidelines and to apply. Email Oliver Dickston to learn if your project qualifies.

  • Any nonprofit, local government, school or business district association leading cleanup efforts are eligible for up to $5,000 per project.
  • Projects must serve an equity focus area, an environmentally sensitive area or benefit an underserved group.  
  • The project must take place outdoors on publicly accessible property within the Metro boundary
Green cleaners 
As you get started on your spring cleaning, consider making your own green cleaners using common household ingredients (with names you can pronounce). Check out our YouTube video to learn how. Green cleaners are inexpensive and free from toxic ingredients.

Here are some ingredients you may already have:
  • Baking soda
  • Vinegar
  • Plant-based liquid soap
  • Hydrogen peroxide
Flowerpots: Recycle or not? 
Only clean rigid plastic flowerpots larger than 4 inches can go in the mixed recycling.

Recycling can be confusing. RecycleOrNot provides quick answers for what goes in each bin.
Just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have interacted with Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling. Don't forget to add recycle@co.washington.or.us to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox!