The Portsmouth Neighborhood Association regularly partners with the University Park Neighborhood Association to hold Dumpster Days. These are low / no cost opportunities to dispose of bulk waste like mattresses and couches. Dumpster Days are hosted by the North Portland Eagles at their lodge, and generously supported by Metro. 

If you have a passion for community service, or recycling, these events are a wonderful thing. We generally have 2 hour shifts available, but it can be longer or shorter. Roles include directing traffic, sharing information, and unloading junk.  

Because of the nature of the event, there are quite a few things we cannot accept at Dumpster Day - mostly hazardous or potentially hazardous materials. We are at risk of having our entire load rejected if we accept something that the transfer station cannot accept. That would be terrible.

So we always urge people to look over the list carefully and contact us or Metro if they have any questions. 

That having been said, there are a literal TON of things we can accept! 

Keep your eyes on our social media or calendar for the next Dumpster Day and consider joining us not just as a satisfied customer, but a volunteer!