Projects CES has had a variety of partners over the last 30 years. Our partners have utilized our services for a number of diverse projects. Recent News: STUDENTS HELP METRO INCREASE EQUITY FOR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES Sometimes the simplest solution is the best solution. At least that’s the case for an Oregon Metro-Portland State partnership addressing equity in garbage and recycling for multifamily residences. Read More New bin decals make recycling easier, addressing inequities Over the years, residents of apartments and condos – especially low-income units – have told Metro that their garbage and recycling services weren’t meeting their needs. In 2020, the Metro Council updated the multifamily regional service standard, introducing a number of changes to improve this system. Read More REDUCING FOOD WASTE BY PROVIDING FRESH FRUIT TO LOW-INCOME MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTS With Funding From The EPA, PSU'S Community Environmental Services, Will Reduce Food Waste While Increasing Access To Produce For Low-Income Families. Read More After The Pandemic Halted Work, CES Returns to Research Are Portlanders producing more waste during the pandemic? Could residential waste collection rates increase? With research back underway at Portland State's Community Environmental Services, we may soon have the answers to these questions. Read More Metro Multi-Family Indicators (MFI) Measuring Progress Towards the 2030 Regional Waste Plan CES and Metro have partnered to conduct a study of 360 multi-family properties. The data collected will be used to estimate the percentage of multi-family homes with adequate service. Want More Information? Recycle At Work (RAW) Free Recycling, Composting and Waste Reduction Assistance CES is working with the City of Fairview and City of Troutdale to help businesses minimize waste and provide free and customized assistance to all types of businesses throughout greater Portland. Want more information? Multifamily Decal Project (MDL) Distributing decals and signage to multifamily housing As part of Metro's 2030 Regional Waste Plan, CES will visit multifamily properties to update signage on containers in waste enclosures. To date, CES has serviced 1,200 sites! Want More Information? Previous Hero Slide Next Hero Slide EPA Region 10 EPA Healthy Resilient Sustainable Communities Grant Reducing Food Waste, Providing Fresh Produce to Portland Residents In partnership with the Portland Fruit Tree Project & Trash for Peace, CES aims to reduce food waste and provide fresh fruit to residents in low-income multifamily properties. CES's EPA Project City of Portland Single Family Can-Weight Study (SFW) Helping the City of Portland To Monitor Trends in Waste Generation Through this strategic partnership, the City of Portland is able to track trends in single-family residential waste generation, and better serve residents by providing uniform and equitable rates. Portland Event Recycling (PER) Lending Free Recycling Equipment To Event Planners Portland has no shortage of community gatherings and large-scale events which attract big crowds and tend to generate a lot of waste. CES has been providing free equipment and technical support. Event Recycling Resources Portland Multi-Family (PMF) SUPPORTING MULTIFAMILY TENANTS AND MANAGERS CES, in partnership with the City's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, supports over 1000 multifamily tenants and managers annually to increase knowledge and participation in recycling programs. Questions? Contact multifamily Previous Hero Slide Next Hero Slide Port of Portland Waste Minimization Team (WMT) Providing Operational Support For Waste Management Programs For PDX The WMT manages composting, recycling, materials management, food donation, and outreach initiatives at PDX. Reducing Waste at PDX State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Oregon is committed to reducing food waste 50% by 2030 The “Wasted Food Measurement Study” is one of several efforts the DEQ has taken to address this issue. CES tracked wasted food in both urban and rural households. View the Summary Report