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Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

3 weeks ago

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

3 weeks ago

Metro and partners awarded over $1 million in federal grant funding for safe routes to school in North Portland

4 weeks ago

Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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In Gilliam County visit, Metro Council inspects landfill and hears of the economic impact to rural Oregon

July 5, 2019 10:48 a.m.

Metro's landfill contract leads to $4.9 million in economic impact in Gilliam County, and the landfill provides 21 percent of the county's jobs.

Metro Central enhancement grant applications due Sept. 13

June 17, 2019 3:44 p.m.

Metro has almost $300,000 available for community enhancement grants to build vibrant communities, protect clean air and water, maintain healthy ecosystems and improve regional equity in Northwest Portland neighborhoods.

Metro kicks off second round of Investment and Innovation grants

June 3, 2019 8:30 a.m.

volunteers at Clackamas Service Center have a discussion around a table covered with food

Metro is launching the application cycle for the second round of its Investment and Innovation grants. These grants aim to support creative ideas and build resiliency in the greater Portland area’s garbage and recycling system to prevent and reduce waste.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on creation of Regional Waste Advisory Committee

April 29, 2019 1:55 p.m.

In June 2019, the Metro Council will consider whether to establish a new Regional Waste Advisory Committee. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on May 20, 2019.

Ants don't have to be a bother inside. Get rid of ants naturally.

By Faith Cathcart

April 24, 2019 11:38 a.m.

close up of a winged queen ant with her brood

In nature, their activities aerate the soil, help fertilize and pollinate plants, and spread seeds. But in your home, it’s another story. No one wants to see them marching across the kitchen counter. Here are a few tips to keep ants out of your lunch.

Food Waste Stops With Me celebrates first year’s successes

April 12, 2019 2:36 p.m.

Take Two Bars from Grand Central Bakery, made with leftover ingredients

Food Waste Stops With Me launched in April 2018 as a partnership between Metro, the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and city and county governments to provide information, resources and technical assistance to food service businesses to help reduce food waste.

Call for entries: #MyMetroPaint contest

April 1, 2019 9:47 a.m.

Are you getting ready to brighten a bedroom, refresh a bathroom or give your house a new coat of paint? Show off all the ways you color your surroundings with MetroPaint by entering the #MyMetroPaint photo contest.

5 ways to use fewer toxic products

By Faith Cathcart

March 20, 2019 1:20 p.m.

photo of woman cleaning with baking soda and vinegar

Whether you’re spraying your dandelions, scrubbing the tub or even washing your hair, you’re probably doing it with the help of synthetic chemicals. Here are five ways to use fewer products that may be toxic and help protect your family and pets, and waterways and wildlife, too.

Illegal dumping: the annual roundup

By Faith Cathcart

March 15, 2019 12:45 p.m.

RID Patrol member picks up bags of garbage

For more than 25 years now, Metro has been working with community partners to clean up illegal dumps on public property. Last year the RID Patrol collected 392 tons of garbage from 3,858 dump sites across Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

Recycle or Not? Check the list with this new online resource

In Gilliam County visit, Metro Council inspects landfill and hears of the economic impact to rural Oregon

KOIN 6 News | Metro hopes to clean up camps with bag program

Metro Central enhancement grant applications due Sept. 13

Garbage pick-up shines light on stories we can’t see

Bags provide garbage service to those without

Metro kicks off second round of Investment and Innovation grants

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on creation of Regional Waste Advisory Committee

Ants don't have to be a bother inside. Get rid of ants naturally.

Food Waste Stops With Me celebrates first year’s successes

Call for entries: #MyMetroPaint contest

5 ways to use fewer toxic products

Illegal dumping: the annual roundup

GLEAN jury selects artists to make art from trash

2019 GLEAN artists selected