PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — A new study claims Portland is far cleaner than other major metro areas in the nation.
Carpet cleaning company Oxi Fresh has ranked 35 of the biggest cities in the U.S. based on cleanliness, by weighing seven factors: population density, rodents, cockroaches, vandalism, litter, air quality and tap water quality.
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Based on these metrics, the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro region was the only area to earn an “A+” grade for cleanliness — making it the No. 1 city overall. Researchers praised the metro area for its waste management services.
“The area has a decades-long history of investing in robust recycling and composting programs, which reduce landfill waste and keep streets free of excess trash,” Oxi Fresh said. “By contrast, cities that lack effective waste management programs often see garbage accumulate in public spaces, leading to pollution and attracting rodents.”…