Far West Recycling

Recycling Center in Portland, Oregon

📍 12820 NE Marx St, Portland, OR 97230
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About This Location

Far West Recycling's Portland facility at 12820 NE Marx St is a RIOS-certified material recovery facility that accepts metal buy-back and electronics recycling from the public Monday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard and scrap paper, magazines, office paper, aseptic packaging, books
✓ Plastic bottles #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE)
✓ Tin cans, copper, aluminum, and steel
✓ Electronics: computers, monitors, printers, laptops, TVs
✓ Glass (crushed, cleaned, and separated on-site)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Pedestrian or bicycle drop-offs (vehicle access required)
✕ Hazardous materials
✕ Sharps or medical waste

Programs & events

  • Hard Drive Shredding — Secure on-site hard drive destruction for businesses and individuals
  • Commercial Drop-Box Program — Recycling drop boxes for businesses with ongoing cardboard, paper, and mixed recyclables
  • Electronics Recycling — Accepts computers, monitors, printers, laptops, and TVs from the public during public hours

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can individuals bring their own scrap metal and electronics to Far West Recycling Portland?

Yes. The public metal buy-back and electronics recycling window is open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM–2:30 PM at 12820 NE Marx Street, Building A. You must arrive by vehicle — pedestrian and bicycle access across the yard is not permitted for safety reasons.

Does Far West Recycling accept TVs and monitors?

Yes. Far West Recycling's Portland facility accepts televisions, monitors, computers, laptops, and printers as part of its electronics recycling program, per the company's materials page.

What is RIOS certification, and why does it matter for Far West Recycling?

RIOS (Recycling Industry Operating Standard) is an integrated quality, environmental, health, and safety management system specific to the recycling industry. Far West Recycling was the first facility in its market to achieve RIOS certification, indicating independently verified standards for responsible materials handling.

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Contact & Location

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12820 NE Marx St, Portland, OR 97230
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City / State
Portland, Oregon

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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