Our service area
Washington County Solid Waste and Recycling handles code enforcement in unincorporated Washington County. Use the MetroMap tool to see if the address in question is in unincorporated Washington County or a city. If the address is in a city, contact that city for information about code enforcement. For urgent issues, call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 503-629-0111. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
Code enforcement issues in Washington County
Garbage and recycling service provider issues
Contact us if you are unable to resolve an issue with your collection service.
Garbage accumulation
Find code enforcement information on neighborhood nuisances such as garbage accumulation and illegal dumping.
Overgrown grass and weeds
Certain harmful plants and overgrown dry grass can create dangerous or unhealthy conditions and violate County code.
Excessive noise
Find out who to contact for various noise issues in Washington County.
Instructions for filing a complaint
Visit this page after reading through the other pages to determine if the issue in question is a violation.
Other issues
Visit this page for other issues, such as RV parking, homeless encampments, abandoned vehicles and other livability concerns.
Read the official codes and our Administrative Rules
The four codes are in English, but you can use the Google Translate tool to view the information in other languages. Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu. To request the Administrative Rules in a language other than English, or for help understanding any of the codes, please contact our office at [email protected] or 503-846-3605.