Anticipating Higher Volume, Republic Services Implements Adjustments
April 3, 2020 – Wilsonville's recycling and solid-waste hauler, Republic Services, is implementing temporary service adjustments to account for an expected increase in volume while working to ensure the safety of customers and employees during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Bulky Waste Day scheduled in May is to be rescheduled, and curbside bulky waste pickup is being temporarily suspended. The special free bulky waste pick-up program for seniors and ADA residents is also on hold. The new Metro-area commercial food-scraps collection program has been delayed until September 2020.
Residents are encouraged to take the following steps to maintain efficient residential pick-up service:
- Place carts curbside the night before collection day, as pickup may be earlier or later than normal. Work shifts are being staggered.
- Please make sure carts are accessible for curbside pick-up with more vehicles now parking on residential streets.
- Please contain all garbage and recycling within the appropriate cart; extra items must be bagged and placed alongside the cart.
The recycling depot remains open at Willamette Resources/Republic Services facility in Wilsonville at 10295 SW Ridder Road. Visitors are reminded to maintain social distancing when dropping off tightly bagged polystyrene block foam #6, e-waste, cardboard, or glass. The City’s new residential food-scrap composting program, allowing compost to be placed in yard debris carts, also remains operational.
Republic Services’ offices are currently closed to the public. Customers seeking additional information can contact customer service via phone (503-682-3900; 1-800-700-8610), online (www.republicservices.com/shop) or with the Republic Services mobile app.
