MEDIA ADVISORY & PHOTO OP:
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 10:15 a.m. (unveiling at 10:30 sharp!)

Mayor Wheeler and Downtown Portland Clean & Safe unveil 100 new high-capacity garbage cans
City announces seven-day pickup schedule for garbage collection

Portland, Ore. – On Thursday, June 13 (10:15 a.m.) Mayor Wheeler and his team, as well as members of the from the Clean & Safe program will unveil one of the 100 new garbage cans being installed in downtown Portland this month.

WHEN:          10:15 a.m., Thursday, June 13
WHERE:        NW 3rd & Davis (In front of Portland Chinatown Museum, 127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209)
WHO:            Mayor Ted Wheeler & representatives from Downtown Portland Clean & Safe
WHAT:           Unveil one of 100 new 35-gallon garbage cans for downtown Portland

In addition to new garbage cans, this moment also celebrates the official implementation of the city’s new seven-day-a-week garbage pickup for downtown Portland.

This is the second installation of a total of 200 new garbage cans into downtown Portland in the last nine months. The investment in these new cans is made possible thanks to the unique public-private partnership between Downtown Portland Clean & Safe and the City of Portland, working together to maintain our streets and sidewalks for all who enjoy visiting downtown Portland.

The total investment to date: 200 new garbage cans, amounting to an investment of $300,000 by Downtown Portland Clean & Safe board of directors, and a $15,000 Community Livability Grant from Prosper Portland.

THIS MONTH: 100 installed = 25 in Old Town + 75 throughout downtown Portland.
OCTOBER 2018: 100 installed throughout downtown Portland

The newest garbage cans feature two new graphic designs that celebrate the historic connections to the neighborhood. The final designs were selected by members of the Old Town Community Association. The lively images bring fun and energy to the city’s streetscape and are designed by local artist Dan Stiles.

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Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District: The Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District was established in 1988 to support additional cleaning and security in a 213 block-area of Portland’s Central City. In addition to these important services, the district supports market research, retail recruitment and retention for Downtown Portland. The district is managed by the Portland Business Alliance under the direction of the district’s board of directors. Learn more at cleanandsafepdx.com.