Columbia County Transfer Station

1601 Railroad Ave St Helens OR 97051 USA

4.6 (65 reviews)

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Columbia County Transfer Station recycling center in St. Helens, OR - View of facility

About this center

Columbia County’s St. Helens transfer station offers self-haul waste disposal and a recycling drop-off, Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Standard recyclables include flattened corrugated cardboard, many paper grades, milk and juice cartons, metal cans and scrap, selected plastic containers, and glass bottles and jars. The County also accepts listed electronics, batteries, motor oil and resident paint, while refrigerant appliances, antifreeze, tires and some batteries have fees. Window glass, dishware, plastic bags, asbestos, biomedical waste, construction debris, soil, dead animals, EV batteries and radioactive materials are among the exclusions. Check the current County fee sheet before loading.

Materials accepted & services

Transfer Station Drop-Off Paper Cardboard Cartons Metal Plastic Containers Glass Electronics Batteries Used Oil Paint Yard Debris

Services offered

Self-haul garbage and yard debris disposal
Residential recycling drop-off
Electronics and battery recycling
Used oil and paint collection subject to County rules
Paid special-item recycling and disposal

Areas served

Columbia County residents and customers subject to County site rules

Not accepted

Window glass, cookware, dishware, porcelain and ceramicsPlastic bags and stretchy plastics in the main recycling streamAsbestos, biomedical waste and construction or demolition debrisDirt, rocks, sod, dead animals, EV batteries, devices with non-removable batteries and radioactive materials

Frequently asked questions

What does the County charge for self-haul garbage?

The County’s schedule effective July 1, 2026 lists a $28.35 minimum for up to 320 pounds; rates and special-item fees can change, so check the current schedule.

Can I recycle paint here?

The County accepts listed paint from residents in containers of five gallons or less, with a daily limit; check the current instructions and alert scalehouse staff.

Is Columbia County Transfer Station open on Saturday?

Yes. Columbia County Transfer Station is open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Columbia County Transfer Station open on Sunday?

Columbia County Transfer Station lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

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Shawna

8 months ago

Review

This is the GO-TO place to recycle common things or pay to dump your trash. The place has cameras and they are getting tighter on their rules. Plus yard help is getting more grabby with customers vehicles. They recycle the following: Certain days to recycle household paint & pesticides. Or everyday to recycle most electronics motor oil metal cardboard glass florescent tubes most plastics and pay to dispose of used auto batteries. Call for anti-freeze and automatic transmission fluid disposal.

Bryanna Mellen

a year ago

Review

I was there as they were about to be closing the gates with my dually absolutely packed. They still allowed me in and said just make it fast. The guys that operate the loader and work in the dump building helped me unload and even handed me a broom so I could sweep my GMC bed out. It was more than what any of them had to do. Sorry for keepin yall late. Absolutely amazing customer care

Sam McNear

2 years ago

Review

Free Recycle drop off. See pics

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