Garbage & Recycling Advisory Committee Meeting, June 11th, 2026

The Washington County Garbage & Recycling Advisory Committee met on June 11, 2026, to review the compliance status of Hillsboro Garbage Disposal's service certificate and to receive an update on the county's education and outreach programs related to waste management. The committee discussed several compliance issues with Hillsboro Garbage, including the need for improved translation services, billing statement corrections, and confirmation of multi-family dwelling service standards. The committee voted to accept the staff review, contingent on completion of the identified action items. Additionally, the committee received a detailed presentation on the 2025 education and outreach efforts, including budget allocations totaling approximately $1.88 million, funded by Metro grants and franchise fees. Highlights included community engagement through repair fairs, business sustainability programs, and a recycling app with multilingual support. The committee also discussed upcoming franchise renewal processes and potential future initiatives such as media campaigns to reduce contamination in recycling. No new contracts or procurement awards were announced during the meeting.