Metro Central Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Portland, Oregon

📍 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210
♻️
📞 +1 503-234-3000 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Metro Central Transfer Station accepts electronics, appliances, mattresses, and curbside recyclables free of charge every day of the week — the only full-service public drop-off facility operated by Oregon Metro in the city of Portland.

What this location Accepts

✓ Curbside recyclables (paper, cardboard, metal, glass)
✓ Electronics (computers, TVs, printers) — FREE
✓ Appliances without coolant — FREE
✓ Mattresses and box springs (up to 4/day) — FREE
✓ Motor oil and antifreeze in containers (up to 20 gal/day) — FREE
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) — FREE for households
✓ Garbage (mixed solid waste) — fee by weight
✓ Yard debris — fee by weight
✓ Clean wood — fee by weight
✓ Tires (passenger, up to 15/day) — fee per tire
✓ Appliances with coolant/freon — $30/appliance
✓ Christmas trees (seasonal) — $30 for up to 3

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Vehicles of any kind
✕ Asbestos-containing materials
✕ Wildfire ash
✕ Roofing materials
✕ Loads of liquids (bulk liquid waste)
✕ Petroleum-contaminated soil
✕ Radioactive metals
✕ Electric vehicle (EV) batteries

Fees

  • Garbage (mixed solid waste) — $51 minimum / $176.70 per ton
  • Yard debris — $37 minimum / $56 per ton
  • Clean wood — $42 minimum / $97.13 per ton
  • First tire — $30
  • Each additional tire (passenger) — $2–$4
  • Appliance with coolant/freon — $30 per appliance
  • Uncovered load surcharge — $25 per ton additional
  • Electronics, non-coolant appliances, recyclables, motor oil, mattresses (up to 4) — FREE

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal — Free for households; accepts paint, pesticides, solvents, fluorescents, batteries, and more. Hours 9 AM–4 PM Mon–Sat.
  • Recycling Rebate — Receive a $3 rebate for recycling loads up to 100 lbs, $6 for larger recyclable loads

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metro Central Transfer Station open on weekends?

Yes — Metro Central is open every day of the week, 8 AM to 5 PM, including Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Can I drop off an old TV or refrigerator for free?

Televisions and other electronics are accepted free. Refrigerators and other appliances that do NOT contain coolant/freon are also free. If your fridge, AC, or dehumidifier still has refrigerant, there is a $30 per-appliance fee to cover proper freon removal.

Does Metro Central accept EV batteries or asbestos?

No. Electric vehicle batteries and asbestos-containing materials are explicitly not accepted at this facility. Contact Oregon Metro (503-234-3000) for guidance on where to dispose of these materials properly.

Last verified: . Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Other Recycling Centers in Portland

Recycling Centers Near Portland

Contact & Location

📍
Address
6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210
📞
🌐
Website
oregonmetro.gov
🏙
City / State
Portland, Oregon

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Location Map

📍 Open in Google Maps
← All centers in Portland