How to recycle that crispy critter in your home?
In Multnomah Co you can just put it beside your bin on trash day to be hauled away for a $5.25 fee. Skip the fee if you cut it up and put it inside the bin.
Many neighborhoods have scout troop recycling.
You can also be very PDX-like and re-purpose your tree.
You can also hit up oregonmetro.gov for more tips.