Metro

10/20/2026

10/17/2026

Holiday cleaning season is almost here, but don't toss it just yet.

Metro Central transfer station and household hazardous waste facility in Northwest Portland will be closed to all customers Nov. 14 - Nov. 15 for repairs. Metro South in Oregon City will be open regular hours.

Need help figuring out options during that time? Call Metro at 503-234-3000 or email [email protected]. Updates available at oregonmetro.gov/metrocentral. https://oregonmetro.gov/metrocentral

10/08/2026

Want to start composting? Visit https://www.oregonmetro.gov/waste-disposal-and-prevention/healthy-living-and-waste-reduction/healthy-gardening/composting

🍂 Turn food scraps and yard waste into something useful!

Composting is easier than you might think. It can help enrich your soil, reduce household waste, and give food scraps and yard debris a second life.

There are several ways to get started, from traditional composting to using worms to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Yes, worms! 🪱

Clackamas County partners with Metro to help residents reduce waste and make more sustainable choices. Learn about different composting methods and find one that works for you: https://heyor.ca/MUq2GY

10/08/2026

As part of the Future 50 project, Metro is holding conversations with communities to develop aspirations for 2077 that will guide the direction of our region. We want to hear from you!

Join a community visioning table this fall to share your hopes for the future.

📍Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Oak Lodge Library
📍Saturday, Nov. 7 at the East County Library
💻Monday, Nov. 9, virtual only visioning table for the cross-disability community with Upstream Access
📍Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Beaverton City Library with Adelante Mujeres

Registration required. Learn more and sign up: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/events?event_group%5B816%5D=816&keywords=

10/08/2026

Show us your favorite moment in nature. Enter the Our Big Backyard nature photo contest.

Snap a shot in your backyard, neighborhood park or on a local trail as long as they’re taken within greater Portland. Contest ends Nov. 1.

Enter your photo of our region's natural wonders to potentially be published in the winter 2027 issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly magazine.

10/07/2026

Ten years ago when we moved into our building on NE 7th and Alberta we eyed a large exterior wall as a perfect spot for a mural. As things often go, we got busy with the move, new patients coming through our doors, COVID, and lots more. We now find ourselves celebrating 10 years in this lovely home, and what better way to celebrate that, as well as our overall 20th anniversary, than with a mural finally!

Join us on October 14 from 3-4 pm in the North by Northeast parking lot for an unveiling of our new mural, a short program, cake and beverages.

10/06/2026

Outgrown clothes, toys, books, or gear? Give them a second life—and discover new-to-you treasures for your kids! Join families from across the Portland metro area for a fun, community-wide event that helps families save money, reduce waste and keep useful items in circulation.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 | Donation Drop-Off: 3–6 p.m. Bring gently used children’s clothing sizes NB - 14, Halloween costumes, toys, books & gear. Items cannot be accepted on Swap Event day.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | Swap Event: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Come find great kids’ items and give them a new home! Everyone is welcome—you do not need to bring items to participate.

How It Works: $25 suggested donation to fill a bag with clothing. Give as you wish for individual items. Details at https://losn.org/event/lake-oswego-kids-clothing-gear-swap/

Thank you to our sponsor Metro

10/03/2026

🎉📣 Future Fest was a day of creativity, connection and community for the youth who attended. Part of Metro's Future50 project, it brought together 60 young people from across the region. They shared their hopes for the future and learned how to get involved, meaningfully shaping the 2077 Vision.

🎤 💌 Many thanks to the youth who participated and recorded their "Message to the Future".

💻 Learn more about Future Vision at https://oregonmetro.gov/futurevision

09/30/2026