When: Sat, Apr 28, 2018 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall Parking Lot
1333 NW Eastman Pky. Get Map!
The City will hold its annual recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. This event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).
We are also looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, unloading materials from automobiles and sorting materials. Sign up to volunteer.
Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.
Got a story or tip to share?
Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300-350 words and may be subject to editing. Send by email to info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: PO Box 536 • Fairview, OR 97024.
Volunteers Needed
Newsletters are hand-delivered to Wilkes East residents and businesses by neighborhood volunteers. There are always routes that need delivery people. Routes are small and many. We can always use your help. To volunteer contact info@wilkeseastna.org.
When: Sat, Feb 10, 2018 3:30PM-5PM Where: Rockwood Library
17917 SE Stark St. Get Map!
Join us for a free screening of the film Just Eat It, a documentary about food waste and food rescue. After the film, there will be a short discussion, giveaways and prizes.
When: Sat, Apr 22, 2017 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall Parking Lot
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The City will hold its annual free recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. The recycling event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).
We are also looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, unloading materials from automobiles and sorting materials. Sign up today to volunteer.
If you are interested in volunteering, or need more information about this event, please read more about the Earth Day recycling event.
When: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall Parking Lot
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy.
Gresham, OR Get Map!
The City will hold its annual free recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. The recycling event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).
We will also be looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, uploading materials from automobiles and sorting materials.
Earth Day Recycling Event
April 23 - 9AM to 2PM
Start saving those items that cannot be recycled at the curb for the annual Earth Day collection event. The event is for Gresham and Wood Village residents.
Volunteers needed
If you would like to volunteer at this event and for more information, contact Meghan Borato at Meghan.Borato@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2134. Deadline to sign up is April 8.
Fluorescent tubes and bulbs/boxes available at City Hall
Cell phones
Items NOT collected at this event
Batteries - these can be taken to Batteries Plus at 2438 SE Burnside Road, 503-328-0009
Small plastics (lids, caps)
Televisions
All hazardous waste materials (paint, aerosol cans, gas cans, needles)
All construction, remodeling or demolition materials (including asbestos containing materials)
All kitchen garbage
Residential yard debris and trimmings
Waste and recyclables collected curbside
Batteries and hazardous waste items from residences (no businesses) can be taken to the Metro Hazardous Waste Neighborhood Round Up event happening April 23 as well as other dates that may be convenient.
For other recycling options, contact Metro at 503-234-3000 or visit oregonmetro.gov.
Businesses - only fluorescents
Limit 30 fluorescent tubes and bulbs
For more information about the Earth Day recycling event or other recycling questions, contact Cherie Ludwig at 503-618-2518 or Cherie.Ludwig@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Sat Apr 20, 2013 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Bring your recyclables to Gresham City Hall, Sat April 20th 9AM to 2PM
Earth Day Recycling. Rain or Shine!
Every year the City holds a free recycling event in April around Earth Day. The recycling event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).
Begin saving your recyclable items and bring them to Gresham City Hall on Saturday, April 20.
Collection Items
Rigid plastics/clean plastic bags (not accepted in curbside recycling)
Styrofoam™
Paper shredding (two boxes per household)
Fluorescent tubes and lights
Cell phones
Batteries (3lb. limit per household)
Electronics
The City does not accept electronics at the Earth Day recycling event.
Options for Recycling Electronics:
• TVs, computers and monitors can be recycled for free year-round at several recycling sites (Goodwill, Salvation Army) in Gresham.
• Metro has two household hazardous waste facilities open for drop-off. See Metro's website for more information.
• Metro also holds household hazardous collection events.
Or, take your items to a recycler year-round. Contact Metro Recycling at 503-234-3000 for location and material information.
Learn the Do's and Dont's of Holiday Recycling, Plus...
Ways to Recycle Your Tree (Including curbside for free!)
With the holiday's upon us, here's a few tips for proper disposal of unwanted wrapping paper, wreaths and trees.
Holiday Recycling Questions
Can glossy holiday gift bags go in the blue cart? Paper gift bags can be recycled. Tip: Usually if you can tear the paper fairly easily it will pulp up at the paper mill. Gift bags can be reused or donated to charity.
Can cellophane or foil wrapping paper go in the blue cart? Non-paper wrapping material should not go in the blue roll carts. Most “foil-like” paper is metallic ink on paper and is accepted with recycling.
Can present ribbons be recycled in the blue cart? Non-paper ribbons are not accepted (very few ribbons are paper-based).
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!