Oregon recycling directory
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BottleDrop identifies Fred Meyer Hollywood as a dealer redemption center at 3030 NE Weidler St. The location offers BottleDrop account and bag services, secure bag drop-off, and a kiosk for redeeming account funds; the page lists daily hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Services: BottleDrop account sign-up and card replacement · Green Bag purchase · Green or Blue Bag drop-off at secure drop door · BottleDrop kiosk voucher redemption for cash at checkout
Accepts: Oregon beverage containers (BottleDrop redemption program)
Where is the Fred Meyer Hollywood BottleDrop center?
The location page lists 3030 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR 97232.
What are the listed hours?
The page lists 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
100 NW 20th Pl Portland OR 97209 USA
BottleDrop Oregon Redemption Center is a beverage container redemption center located at 100 Northwest 20th Place in Portland, Oregon.
2495 NW Nicolai St Portland OR 97210 USA
Calbag Metals' Portland yard is open to the general public and commercial customers for scrap-metal recycling. The operator lists 2495 NW Nicolai St, phone 503-226-3441, and weekday hours of 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; confirm material-specific requirements before arriving.
Services: Scrap-metal buying and recycling · Commercial and public drop-off · Material pickup and logistics
Accepts: Ferrous scrap metal, Nonferrous scrap metal, Steel
Is the Portland yard open to the public?
Yes. Calbag lists general-public customers as served at its Portland location.
When is the Portland yard open?
Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
15933 NE Cameron Blvd Portland OR 97230 USA
City Recycle LLC provides electronics recycling at 15933 NE Cameron Boulevard in Portland, with service for consumers and businesses and pickup options. Call (503) 254-1927 to confirm current hours, accepted items and any fees before visiting.
Services: Electronics recycling · Business and community recycling service · Scheduled pickup
Accepts: Electronics (confirm eligible items with operator)
What are the facility's current hours?
The official sources reviewed do not publish current hours; call City Recycle before visiting.
11402 NE Marx St Portland OR 97220 USA
FREE CARDBOARD DROP-OFF at 11402 NE Marx St. Portland, OR, 97220. This recycling center in the Portland Metro Area has been operating since 2006 and specializes in recycling cardboard and scrap metals. They accept cardboard and scrap metals for recycling, while items with a disposal fee are not accepted. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cardboard materials for drop-off, and the center does not deal with other types of items.
Services: Free cardboard drop-off · Scrap metal buying · Drop box services
Accepts: Cardboard, Scrap metal
What are the hours at Columbia Recycling PDX?
Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Sunday.
Is cardboard drop-off free?
Yes. Columbia Recycling PDX lists free cardboard drop-off.
4325 N Commerce St Portland OR 97217 USA
Environmental Fibers International (EFI) focuses on commercial recycling and waste solutions in the Portland area. The company describes services for paper, corrugated cardboard, plastic film, newspaper, and magazines, along with brokerage, waste audits, and recycling equipment. Its website does not publish walk-in drop-off hours.
Services: Commercial recycling solutions · Materials brokerage · Free waste audits · Recycling equipment
Accepts: Paper, Corrugated cardboard, Plastic film, Newspaper, Magazines
Does EFI advertise a public drop-off?
The company describes commercial recycling services and does not publish public walk-in drop-off hours.
What materials does EFI list?
Paper, corrugated cardboard, plastic film, newspaper, and magazines.
12409 NE San Rafael St Portland OR 97230 USA
Environmentally Conscious Recycling operates a Metro-licensed materials recovery facility at 12409 NE San Rafael St. The operator lists public drop-off and hauling services; Metro's current license covers mixed non-putrescible waste and source-separated recyclable streams. Call for item-specific acceptance and fees.
Services: Materials recovery · Public drop-off · Commercial hauling · Yard-debris recycling
Accepts: Mixed non-putrescible solid waste, Source-separated recyclable materials, Yard debris, Electronic devices
Where is ECR located?
12409 NE San Rafael St, Portland, OR 97230.
Does ECR accept every material?
No. Call ECR to confirm item-specific acceptance and fees before bringing a load.
12820 NE Marx St Portland OR 97230 USA
Far West Recycling has served the Portland metro area since 1980 and was the first material recovery facility (MRF) to achieve RIOS certification. The facility accepts a broad mix of residential and commercial recyclables: paper (cardboard, scrap paper, magazines, office paper, aseptic cartons and books), plastic (#1 and #2 bottles), metals (tin cans, copper, aluminum and steel), electronics (computers, monitors, printers, laptops and TVs), and glass, which it processes through crushing, cleaning and separating to make new glass. Far West offers both curbside recycling and self-haul depot drop-off options.
Services: Paper recycling · Plastic recycling · Metal recycling · Electronics recycling · Glass recycling
Accepts: Cardboard, Scrap paper, Magazines, Office paper, Aseptic containers, Books, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, Tin cans
What electronics does the NE Portland Far West Recycling location accept?
The NE Marx Street location accepts computers, monitors, printers, laptops, and televisions, along with other consumer electronics.
555 NE 122nd Ave Portland OR 97230 USA
Glisan BottleDrop Redemption Center is a beverage container redemption center located at 555 Northeast 122nd Avenue in Portland, Oregon.
Services: Bottle and can redemption · Self-serve return machines · Green Bag program · Hand-count returns · BottleDrop account services
Accepts: Oregon deposit beverage containers, Aluminum cans, Plastic bottles, Glass bottles
2950 NW 29th Ave #200 Portland OR 97210 USA
Green Century Recycling's Portland public drop-off accepts electronics and IT equipment, with pickup and secure data-destruction services also available. Its site lists weekday hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday hours of 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; fees may apply to universal waste, Styrofoam, and stretch wrap.
Services: Electronics drop-off · IT asset disposition · Secure data destruction · Pickup
Accepts: Computers and electronic devices, Universal waste, Styrofoam, Stretch wrap, Solar panels
When is public drop-off available?
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Are all drop-offs free?
Most electronic items are free; fees may apply for universal waste, Styrofoam, and stretch wrap.
8250 N Albina Ave Portland OR 97217 USA
Kosta’s Scrap Metals is listed at 8250 N Albina Ave in Portland. The local directory describes ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and lists scrap-metal purchasing.
Services: Scrap-metal recycling · Scrap-metal purchasing
Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals, Scrap metal
Where is Kosta’s Scrap Metals?
The listing gives 8250 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217.
What kind of recycling does it offer?
The directory describes ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling.
6161 NW 61st Ave Portland OR 97210 USA
Metro Central accepts garbage, recycling, food waste, and other debris for transport to landfills and recyclers. Metro lists the facility at 6161 NW 61st Ave. in Portland and publishes separate disposal, recycling, and exclusion rules for public customers.
Services: Public transfer station waste disposal · Recycling drop-off · Food waste and organics drop-off · Electronics recycling · Appliance and mattress recycling
Accepts: Curbside-bin recyclables, including paper, tin and aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard, copper and ferrous metals, glass bottles and jars, magazines and newspapers, Plastic bottles with necks or threaded openings and plastic containers at least 2 by 2 inches, Desktop and laptop computers, printers, televisions, monitors, tablets, keyboards, and computer mice (limit seven items per person per day), Metal dishwashers, microwaves, water heaters, stoves, ovens, washers, and dryers, Residential compost (de-packaged food and yard debris)
Where is Metro Central?
Metro lists it at 6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland, OR 97210.
When is the transfer station open to the public?
The page lists 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for the general public; the hazardous waste facility has different hours.
5611 NE Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97218 USA
Metro Metals Northwest's Portland yard is open to the public for ferrous and nonferrous scrap-metal buying. It lists Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.–noon. Electronic materials are accepted from licensed businesses, not from the general public.
Services: Ferrous-metal buying · Nonferrous-metal buying · Commercial electronic-material processing · Transportation and logistics
Accepts: Ferrous scrap metal, Nonferrous scrap metal
Can the public sell scrap at this yard?
Yes, Metro Metals lists public ferrous and nonferrous scrap buying.
Does the yard accept public electronics?
No. Electronic material buying is listed for licensed businesses, not the general public.
600 NE Grand Ave Portland OR 97232 USA
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12005 N Burgard Rd Portland OR 97203 USA
Radius Recycling's Portland facility on N Burgard Road sits in the industrial area along the Willamette River and buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal from individuals and businesses, including demolition and construction contractors, manufacturers, and metal dealers across the greater Portland area and Multnomah County. It accepts steel, aluminum, copper, brass, heavy iron, light iron, and junk vehicles, with separate routing for retail and commercial customers. On-site processing includes mega-shredding, shearing, baling, and ship and barge loading. Material suppliers need a valid government-issued photo ID, and the facility pays by cash or check.
Services: Drop-off scrap metal buying for the general public · Industrial and commercial scrap metal purchasing · Junk car / vehicle recycling and buying · Book a Bin on-site container service · Metal brokerage / purchasing
Accepts: Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Heavy iron, Light iron, Ferrous scrap metal, Nonferrous scrap metal
What materials does the Portland facility buy?
The facility buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals including steel, aluminum, copper, brass, heavy iron, and light iron, as well as junk vehicles.
What are the hours?
The Industrial Scale is open Mon-Fri 6:45 am to 5:00 pm. The Nonferrous/Retail facility is open Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Both are closed Saturday and Sunday. Customers must be in the yard at least 30 minutes before closing.
4044 N Suttle Rd Portland OR 97217 USA
Licensed dry MRF at 4044 North Suttle Road that accepts mixed or separated dry waste loads. Crew separates recyclable material from garage cleanouts and similar jobs without requiring you to sort first. Wet household garbage and waste that may decay, spoil, or become putrid is not accepted.
Services: Mixed dry waste drop-off · Construction and demolition debris recovery · Public recycling center drop-off · Yard debris drop-off and composting · Free Oregon E-Cycle drop-off
Accepts: Appliances without Freon or Mercury, Cardboard, Clean concrete, Dirt, E-Cycle items (Oregon E-Cycle), Mixed dry waste, Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal
Do loads need to be covered?
All loads must be covered. Uncovered loads are charged an additional fee.
What holidays is the facility closed?
Closed on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Labor Day.
9645 N Columbia Blvd Portland OR 97203 USA
North Portland scrap-metal recycler serving the public and businesses. Its published commodity list includes copper, stainless steel, lead, electronic scrap and catalytic converters; confirm grade and preparation rules before bringing other items. The yard uses calibrated scales, screens incoming loads for radioactivity and can assist with loading. Posted hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday are closed. For larger jobs it offers containers, scheduled pickups and on-site cleanup or processing.
Services: Scrap-metal drop-off and processing · Metal shredding · Certified scale weighing and radioactivity screening · Container delivery and scheduled pickups · On-site cleanup and processing for larger jobs
Accepts: Copper, Stainless steel, Lead, Electronic scrap, Catalytic converters, Insulated wire and other metals subject to the operator’s preparation rules
Do I need to sort the metal first?
Sorting is not required, but Rivergate says sorting can improve the value of higher-grade material. Call before bringing items with special preparation requirements.
How are public customers paid for non-ferrous metal?
Rivergate’s FAQ says public non-ferrous sales are paid by check mailed after a three-day waiting period; valid government ID is required to sell.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Portland include Cardboard, recycling, Electronics recycling, scrap metal, bottle redemption. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Portland runs a three-container curbside system, and glass is the quirk that trips up newcomers: it never goes in with your other recycling. Paper, plastic, and metal go in the blue recycling roll cart, glass bottles and jars go in a separate glass-only bin (the yellow one), and food plus yard waste go in the green compost cart. Garbage is collected every other week, while recycling and compost are picked up weekly. Since the 2020 Recycle or Not campaign, Portland decides plastics by shape, not by the number stamped on the bottom.
Paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal go in the blue recycling roll cart. For plastics, ignore the recycling number and go by shape: bottles and jars with a neck, jugs, tubs, buckets, and rigid plant pots are accepted. Glass does not go in this cart. It has its own bin.
No plastic bags or stretchy plastic, no plastic lids or caps unless screwed on, no plastic take-out containers, cups, plates, or cutlery, no plastic containers smaller than 2 inches by 2 inches, and no coffee cups or frozen food boxes. Anything not shaped like a bottle, tub, bucket, or jug is out. When in doubt, leave it out to avoid contaminating the load.
Portland collects glass in a separate glass-only bin because broken glass mixed into other recycling can injure sorting staff and damage machinery. All colors of glass bottles and jars are accepted, and it is fine to leave labels on. Drinking glasses, dishware, window glass, mirrors, and light bulbs are not accepted.
Metro operates two transfer stations that take household hazardous waste and many hard-to-recycle items for a fee. Metro Central is at 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210, and Metro South is at 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045. Hazardous waste facility hours differ from the main transfer station hours, so check before you go.
Oregon E-Cycles is a free statewide program financed by electronics manufacturers. It has always covered computers, monitors, TVs, printers, keyboards, and mice, and under House Bill 3220 it expanded on January 1, 2026 to add routers, modems, game consoles, DVD players, VCRs, music players, cable receivers, digital converter boxes, scanners, and small servers. It is illegal to throw covered electronics in the trash in Oregon. You can find drop-off sites through the program, and Metro transfer stations also handle electronics.
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