A man smiles while taking a brown bag of paper for secure shredding from a woman's car during the City of Gresham's fall recycling day.

Free recycling event

Get ready! Our Fall Recycling and Shredding Day is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 5. Come by City Hall from 9 am – noon to get rid of sensitive papers for shredding, clear plastic clamshells and plastic bags and wrap. Limits apply. Learn more.

A group of volunteers stand in front of big bags of recycled plastic sacks dropped off at the City of Gresham's recycling event.

Plastic bags and wrap

A woman stands in front of a large cart of shredded sensitive documents at the City of Gresham's annual shredding event.

Paper and document shredding

A man wearing ear plugs smiles while operating the large shredding truck at the City of Gresham's free paper shredding event.

Expert paper shredder on site!

Better access for all

From sports fields to sidewalks, we are working hard to make all services and facilities Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible. Let us know how we are doing and how we can improve.

A curved and paved walkway weaves from the street to Charles Becker Park in Gresham.

Accessible pathway to Mayor Charles Becker Park.

Take the ADA survey

A City public works employee walks in front of a Vactor truck that vacuums debris out of storm drains.

Storm drain cleaning

Our optional program helps East County businesses maintain their private systems to protect waterways, prevent minor flooding, and save money. Learn more.

Gresham Police workshop

Drones in Public Safety

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Place: City Hall, Council Chambers, free
Learn how Gresham Police use drones to safeguard the community and officers, assist with search and rescue, and support regional crime prevention. Watch the drones in action in a variety of settings. Learn more and register.

A Gresham neighborhood street with homes, cars, high trees and low trees on both sides of the street.

Last call! Tree code survey

Calling all community members. Help the City create new rules for Gresham’s trees that will reflect what the whole community wants to see.

Take the Tree Code Community Goals and Priorities Survey by Sept. 30 and tell us what’s important to you.

Fall lawn care

Fall is the best time to invest in your lawn’s health. Consider aerating and removing thatch, if needed. Experts recommend applying grass seed over your entire lawn to create a density that keeps out weeds without harmful chemicals. Level Up Your Lawn with custom tips.