Dumpster Day
CLEAR THE CLUTTER—DUMPSTER DAY IS BACK IN HAPPY VALLEY!
Event will take place at Happy Valley Park. Line-up begins on Ridgecrest Road, extending in both east and west directions.
Set aside some time to tackle that growing pile—Dumpster Day returns to Happy Valley on Saturday, June 13th from 8am–noon. Hosted by Happy Valley Parks and Recreation, this FREE community event for residents makes it easy to part ways with items you’ve been holding onto. Drop-off stations will be available for junk, donations, paper shredding, and tires, helping you clean up responsibly and efficiently.
Event will take place at Happy Valley Park located at: 13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd. Happy Valley, OR 97086
A shredding truck will also be on hand to safely dispose of your old paper files and documents. Limit two banker boxes per residence.
To accommodate as many households as possible, we must specify:
- No commercial trailer loads
- No oversize U-haul loads
- One trip through per residence
Gates will close prior to posted closing time if we reach capacity
The City would like to thank the following community partners for helping make this year’s Dumpster Day possible: Waste Management, Hoodview Disposal, Recology, Metro, Goodwill, Les Schwab Tires, Reborn Bikes, and Mattress Recycling Council.
Please note: Due to collection volume and space limitations, this event is limited to Happy Valley* residents. (*97086 zip code is not always within City boundaries. Bring I.D. for address verification within City boundaries.) For more information about this and to confirm your address is within City limits, head to www.happyvalleyor.gov/city-limits-explained
While we will do what we can to expedite the line and volunteers will be available should you need help, please support our efforts by being ready when it is your turn to unload your vehicle and make room for the next resident by exiting the area once you are finished. Please plan accordingly as there may be significant wait times to access various stations. Your partnership is crucial to helping us continue to provide this complimentary service to all residents of Happy Valley.
NEW THIS YEAR!! We’re excited to welcome THE Mattress Recycling Council as a new Dumpster Day partner 
Unwanted mattress or box spring? Recycle it for free at this year’s Dumpster Day event! Accepted in any condition. The foam, springs, fibers and wood can become amazing new products! Learn more about the Bye Bye Mattress Program.
Residential yard debris – trimmings, sod, stumps, rock – Leaves, woody debris and grass clippings can be dropped off at the Public Works building.
Learn more
When it comes to the dumpster, there are some items that can and cannot be accepted:
Items you can drop off:
Broken household items
Electronics: TVs and computer equipment for E-cycling
Furniture (box springs, mattresses, couches, chairs)
BBQs, bicycles, exercise equipment
Appliances (non-Freon types) and water heaters
Passenger car and light truck tires, any batteries
Household Batteries
Sharps
CFL Lightbulbs
What we can’t accept:
Hazardous waste & propane tanks
All construction, demolition, or remodeling materials:
- Flooring – vinyl tiles, vinyl sheet, mastic
- Walls – plaster, decorative plaster
- Siding – cement siding shingles “Transite”
- Ceilings – acoustical tiles, “popcorn” and spray-on texture
- Insulation – spray-applied, blown-in, vermiculite, pipe, HVAC and lagging
- Electrical – wire insulation, panel partitions
- Other – fire doors, fire brick, fire proofing
Household garbage
Commercial landscaping debris
Residential yard debris – trimmings, sod, stumps, rock – Leaves, woody debris and grass clippings can be dropped off at the Public Works building. Learn more
Paint – Residents can take paint cans to Miller Paint off Hwy 212, or Metro South Hazardous Waste Facility for recycling
No refrigerators, freezers or appliances containing Freon (coolant fluorocarbons)
In Honor of the American Flag
With Flag Day coming up, the City is proud to partner with local Troop 611 to offer you an opportunity to drop off any worn out, faded, or torn American flags. The Scouts will have a special station at our upcoming Dumpster Day event and will be accepting flags to ensure they are ceremoniously retired.
Those interested in dropping off a flag are encouraged to properly fold it prior to the event. If you need assistance, volunteers will be on hand at the event to help. You can also check out the links below for a step-by-step guide that walks you through how to do it.
How to fold the American flag
Step-by-step instructional list: https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/flagfold.pdf
Video: https://youtu.be/PcOWc5EJbVo
Can’t make it to Dumpster Day? That’s okay. City Hall will be a permanent collection site for American flags and Troop 611 will continue to make sure they are retired with a traditional ceremony.