Have fun & be safe!
Please refer to our Do Not Pick Up List to understand what to avoid during clean-ups. Additionally, find our Sharps Guidance below in case you come across a needle or other hypodermic device.
DO NOT PICK UP LIST:
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Anything dangerous!
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Sharp stuff and broken glass
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Medical waste
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Containers or bags you're unsure of
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Hypodermic needles*
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Dead animals
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Poop
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Other sketchy stuff – use your best judgement!
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And please stay OFF private property!
Questions?
Please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of the Rubbish Crew members, we're happy to help and safety is our number 1!
*report to the Rubbish Crew for assistance, or view our Sharps Guidance.
Sharps Guidance
If you come across any sharps, such as needles, during a Rubbish Project clean-up, do not touch them with your bare hands. Never place loose sharps directly into a bucket or bag.
During your clean-up, you can report the location of the needle to the City of Portland through See Click Fix or inform a Rubbish Crew member so we can ensure safe removal. Your safety, and the safety of our Rubbish Crew and others who handle the collected trash, is our priority — please take precautions and ask for assistance if needed!
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Alternatively, if you feel comfortable handling it safely, use thick gloves or grabber and a hard-sided container, such as a sharps container or puncture-resistant plastic bottle, to dispose of it properly.