Portland residents living in single-family homes and smallplexes (1-4 units) will see a reduction in garbage and recycling rates beginning Feb. 1, 2020. In December, Portland City Council decided that residential garbage and recycling collection will not be subject to the Clean Energy Surcharge, a charge intended for large retailers. The new garbage and recycling rates have been set to reimburse customers for the amount they have already paid toward the surcharge. Most customers have paid about $1.20 towards the surcharge since July 1, 2019.
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