Recycling Centers in Ontario, OR
Find drop-off recycling locations in Ontario, Oregon. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Ontario has 3 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Ontario: A Local Guide
Ontario, Oregon sits at the edge of the Snake River Valley in Malheur County, and the city's three listed recycling-related locations each serve a very different purpose — understanding which to use saves a wasted trip across town.
For Oregon's bottle-deposit program, the Ontario BottleDrop Redemption Center at 1383 NE 3rd St is the right destination. Open daily 8 AM–6 PM (Mountain Time), it redeems qualifying Oregon-deposit beverage containers for $0.10 each through its reverse-vending machines (up to 350 per person per day). The BottleDrop Green Bag and Blue Bag drop program keeps the secure door open from 6 AM to 10 PM for after-hours drops with account credit posted within seven days. Only Oregon-deposit containers qualify — cans or bottles from Idaho stores do not.
If you have an old smartphone, tablet, or iPod to unload, the ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart Supercenter at 1775 E Idaho Ave pays cash on the spot for devices in any condition. A state-issued ID is required, and it is worth signing out of iCloud or Google before you go. The kiosk handles phones and small devices only — it does not take TVs, laptops, or other large electronics.
For scrap metal and salvage vehicles, North Verde Auto Salvage at 2001 N Verde Dr has operated since 1983 and is a self-service pull-your-own-parts yard open Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM. It buys junk cars and scrap metal, and follows Oregon DEQ rules for fluid and Freon disposal. It is not a household recycling drop-off.
Ontario residents looking for household hazardous waste, electronics (beyond phones), or general recycling beyond bottles should contact the City of Ontario or Malheur County Environmental Health, or check Oregon DEQ's statewide e-waste drop-off locator. Nearby Vale and Nyssa also have solid-waste resources for Malheur County residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Ontario
Where can I return deposit bottles and cans in Ontario, OR?
The Ontario BottleDrop Redemption Center at 1383 NE 3rd St is open daily 8 AM–6 PM MT and redeems Oregon-deposit containers for $0.10 each. Bag drops are accepted 6 AM–10 PM through the secure door.
Is there a place to recycle electronics in Ontario, Oregon?
For old smartphones, tablets, and iPods, the ecoATM kiosk at Walmart (1775 E Idaho Ave) pays cash for devices in any condition. For computers, TVs, and larger e-waste, contact Malheur County Environmental Health or use Oregon DEQ's statewide e-Cycles program locator.
Can I sell my junk car or scrap metal in Ontario, OR?
North Verde Auto Salvage at 2001 N Verde Dr buys vehicles and scrap metal and has operated in Ontario since 1983. Call (541) 889-5451, Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM.
Does Ontario, OR have a household hazardous waste drop-off?
None of the three Ontario-listed facilities accept household hazardous waste. Contact Malheur County Environmental Health or Oregon DEQ for current HHW collection events and permanent drop-off sites serving the Oregon Treasure Valley area.