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Metro's garbage and recycling transfer stations

Garbage and recycling  ›  Metro's garbage and recycling facilities

Metro's two transfer stations accept trash and recyclables from citizens, businesses and commercial waste haulers. Hazardous waste facilities are next to these stations. Find rates, fees and how to prepare a load.

Metro Central in Northwest Portland

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Metro South in Oregon City

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Household hazardous waste facilities

Each transfer station has a household hazardous waste facility on site open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday...Learn more

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Guide to hazardous waste

Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents? Find out what materials are hazardous and where and how to safely dispose of them.Learn more

Save money by preparing your load correctly

Find out how you can save money at Metro's transfer stations by covering your load and sorting your recyclables.Learn more

Rates and fees for disposal

Find rates and fees for disposal of garbage, yard debris, tires and appliances containing refrigerant at Metro's transfer stations.Learn more

Materials accepted for disposal and recycling

Find out which materials can be accepted for disposal and recycling at Metro's two transfer stations.Learn more

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Guide to hazardous waste

Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents? Find out what materials are hazardous and where and how to safely dispose of them.

Find a recycler

From packing peanuts to propane tanks, get sustainable solutions for unwanted materials using Metro's newly updated recycler directory.

Construction salvage and recycling

Find out how you can save money and build more sustainably by reusing and recycling construction and demolition debris.

Metro accounts for solid waste haulers

Find tips for solid waste haulers doing business with Metro. Learn about the automated access lanes, payment information and required documentation needed to obtain a Metro account.