With ‘Contactless’ Protocols in Place, Bulky Waste Day Returns on Oct. 10

September 3, 2020 — The City’s popular Bulky Waste Day returns on Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 am-1 pm, at Republic Services (10295 SW Ridder Rd.) in Wilsonville. The event is provided in partnership with Metro and Republic Services, the City’s franchised recycling and waste hauler.

Bulky Waste Day provides an opportunity for Wilsonville residents to dispose of large or unusual items that cannot be picked up curbside. Proof of residence is required when waste is dropped.

There is no charge to dispose of bulky waste items. In lieu of payment, organizers request that participating residents donate new, wrapped toiletry items – including soap, shampoo, laundry soap, deodorant, paper towels, etc. – to help Wilsonville Community Sharing’s Food Bank provide critical assistance to local families in need.

Because of the ongoing pandemic, this is a ‘contactless’ event – participants are asked to wear masks and remain in their car. Republic Services staff, wearing masks and gloves, are unloading all items from vehicles to be disposed.  

Bulky Waste Day accepts many items otherwise hard to dispose of, including dishwashers, televisions, refrigerators, computers, monitors, stoves, dryers, water heaters, couches, mattresses, scrap metal, tables and chairs, and clean, untreated wood. The program does not accept construction debris of any type, propane bottles or canisters, paint, batteries, solvents, thinners, household garbage or car tires.

Typically, the City hosts Bulky Waste Day twice annually, every spring and fall. This year’s scheduled May event was canceled because of COVID-19.

For more information contact Matt Baker, City Public Works Supervisor, at mbaker@ci.wilsonville.or.us, 503-570-1548.

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