Calbag Metals Company

Recycling Center in Portland, Oregon

📍 2495 NW Nicolai St, Portland, OR 97210
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About This Location

Calbag Metals on NW Nicolai Street accepts scrap loads from individuals with no minimum weight and pays for non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and electronics — open to both the general public and commercial haulers.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum (cans, foil, siding, wheels)
✓ Brass, bronze, copper
✓ Lead, nickel alloys, stainless steel, tin, titanium
✓ Computers, laptops, cell phones, printers
✓ Hard drives, keyboards, RAM, battery backup systems
✓ Power cords and 12V power supplies
✓ Bicycles and metal household items (door knobs, lighting fixtures)
✓ Catalytic converters (ID + proof of vehicle ownership required)
✓ Mixed metal loads with non-metals (plastic, foam, wood) attached
✓ Ferrous steel and iron

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries)
✕ Tires
✕ Non-metallic recyclables (paper, cardboard, glass, plastic containers)

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off — No fee — facility pays for accepted metals (prices vary by market)

Programs & events

  • Catalytic Converter Program — Accepts catalytic converters with matching ID and vehicle title; payment by mailed check only, 3+ business days after receipt.
  • Commercial and Industrial Loads — Accepts scrap loads of any size — pickup loads, end dumps, flatbeds, B-trains, containers, and dry vans.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum load requirement to drop off scrap at Calbag Metals Portland?

No minimum. Calbag explicitly states 'no load is too small' and accepts individual households bringing even a handful of aluminum cans alongside full commercial truckloads.

What do I need to bring a catalytic converter to Calbag?

You must bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of vehicle ownership (title or affidavit in lieu of title) with your name matching. Payment for catalytic converters is by mailed check only, sent no sooner than three business days after the material is received.

Does Calbag Metals Portland accept electronics?

Yes. The general public drop-off list includes computers, cell phones, printers, hard drives, keyboards, RAM, battery backup systems, and power cords — all accepted as scrap electronics for metal recovery.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2495 NW Nicolai St, Portland, OR 97210
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Website
calbag.com
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City / State
Portland, Oregon

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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