Recycling Centers in Portland, OR
Find drop-off recycling locations in Portland, Oregon. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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If you live in Portland and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Portland: A Local Guide
Portland has one of the deepest recycling networks in the Northwest, and this directory lists 33 recycling centers across the city, from regional government facilities to private scrap yards and bottle-redemption sites. Household curbside service in Portland is arranged through the city's franchised haulers and the regional government, Oregon Metro, which operates the Metro Central transfer station and runs free household hazardous waste collection for area residents. Oregon's statewide Bottle Bill also means beverage containers carry a 10-cent deposit you can reclaim at BottleDrop sites. For options beyond Portland, browse the full Oregon recycling directory.
The centers below cover a wide range of needs. Oregon Metro runs the regional system, including the Metro Central Hazardous Waste facility for paint, chemicals and other household hazardous waste. For scrap and metals, Radius Recycling and Calbag Metals Company are long-standing buyers, while Liberty Tire Recycling handles scrap tires. For redeeming Oregon deposit containers, the BottleDrop Oregon Redemption Center is one of several BottleDrop locations in town. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts before you load the car.
If you cannot find what you need in Portland, nearby Oregon cities have their own listed centers. Try Clackamas just southeast of the metro, Salem to the south, or the larger directories for Eugene and Bend. You can also compare Redmond and Albany, or return to the statewide Oregon hub to search by town.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Portland
What can I recycle in Portland, Oregon?
Portland curbside recycling accepts common materials such as paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and many plastic bottles and containers, which can also be dropped at Oregon Metro's transfer stations. For items that do not belong in the cart, such as paint, chemicals, batteries and other household hazardous waste, Metro offers free disposal for area households. See the full list of Portland recycling centers for material-specific drop-offs.
Does Radius Recycling have a facility in Portland, Oregon?
Yes. Radius Recycling operates a Portland location on N Burgard Rd that buys and processes scrap metal. Check its listing page for current hours and the materials it accepts before visiting.
Where can I return bottles and cans for the Oregon deposit?
Oregon's Bottle Bill lets you reclaim a 10-cent deposit on eligible beverage containers. In Portland you can use BottleDrop redemption centers, including the BottleDrop Oregon Redemption Center and the Glisan BottleDrop Redemption Center.
Where do I take household hazardous waste in Portland?
Oregon Metro provides free household hazardous waste disposal for area residents at the Metro Central facility in Northwest Portland. Items like paint, solvents, cleaners, pesticides and batteries should never go in the trash. See the Metro Central Hazardous Waste listing, and confirm current hours and any daily volume limits with Metro before you go.