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.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Flattened corrugated cardboard, Newspaper, paper bags, books, magazines, catalogs and office paper, Milk and juice cartons, Aluminum, steel and tin cans, foil and selected scrap metal, Selected plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, buckets and rigid plant pots, Glass bottles and jars, Computers, monitors, printers, mice, keyboards, televisions and tablets, Listed household batteries and used motor oil, Resident paint within posted daily limits, Tires, antifreeze, fluorescent tubes and refrigerant appliances for a fee
Services: 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
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.