Happy Valley, OR. — Official Release: The City of Happy Valley proudly hosted its annual Dumpster Day event this weekend, providing residents with an opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items responsibly while promoting environmental sustainability and community involvement. This year’s event saw a record-breaking turnout, with 625 vehicles passing through—making it the most successful Dumpster Day to date.
Thanks to the support of key community partners, the event featured robust recycling, disposal, and donation services. A total of 23 disposal containers were made available by Waste Management, Recology, and Kahut, who generously donated all fuel, trucking, and driver time to support the event.
Metro was on site collecting hazardous household materials, safely gathering:
- 70 pounds of sharps
- 53 pounds of CFL bulbs
- 384 pounds of batteries
Additionally, Metro distributed 10 free sharps containers to promote safe at-home disposal practices.
Other contributions included:
- Hoodview Disposal & Recycling: Secure shredding of approximately 3,000 pounds of sensitive documents
- Goodwill: Collection of around 400 reusable household items
- Reborn Bikes: Donation of more than 60 used bicycles for repair or parts recovery
- Les Schwab Tires: Recycling support for 300 tires and roughly 40 car batteries
- Scouts of America Troop 611: Collection of 20 U.S. flags for proper and respectful retirement
The event would not have been possible without the dedicated volunteers from the National Charity League (NCL), Boys Team Charity (BTC), the Happy Valley Youth Council, and the U.S. Army National Guard, who spent the day unloading vehicles, directing traffic, and assisting residents. Their commitment and enthusiasm helped ensure a smooth, safe, and welcoming experience for all participants.
“This event demonstrates what can happen when partners, volunteers, and residents unite for a common cause,” said Steve Campbell, Community Safety Director. “Dumpster Day is not only about cleaning up—it’s about community pride, environmental stewardship, and teamwork.”
Dumpster Day continues to be one of Happy Valley’s most popular annual events, reflecting the city’s strong commitment to sustainability and civic connection.
For more information about future Dumpster Day events and other environmental programs, please visit www.happyvalleyor.gov.
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