Portland Disposal And Recycling

Recycling Center in Portland, Oregon

📍 7202 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218
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📞 +1 503-281-8736 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Family-owned since 1936, Portland Disposal & Recycling provides residential and commercial curbside collection plus dumpster rentals from its NE 42nd Avenue yard, accepting most household debris, yard waste, and construction materials in drop boxes.

What this location Accepts

✓ Glass bottles and jars (curbside yellow bin)
✓ Plastics with necks/screw-on lids (6 oz+), yogurt tubs, rigid plant pots, 5-gallon buckets
✓ Paper: newspapers, magazines, cardboard (flattened), office paper, junk mail, milk cartons, cereal boxes
✓ Metal: tin/steel food cans, clean aluminum foil, empty paint cans, aerosol cans, scrap metal under 30 lbs and 30 inches
✓ Yard debris and food scraps (compost)
✓ Most household debris, yard waste, construction materials (in rented drop boxes)
✓ Clean concrete or rock (in select drop box containers, with weight restrictions)

Related recycling guides: Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags, lids, deli containers, Styrofoam, contaminated containers
✕ Freezer cartons and food-contaminated paper
✕ Heavy or oversized metal items (over 30 lbs or 30 inches — curbside limit)
✕ Light bulbs, drinking glasses, broken glass
✕ Hazardous materials (in drop boxes)
✕ Tires (in drop boxes)
✕ Paint (in drop boxes)
✕ Electronics (in drop boxes)
✕ Dirt (in drop boxes)

Fees

  • Curbside recycling-only service (without garbage collection) — Available — call for pricing
  • Drop box / dumpster rental (10–40 yard containers) — Call for custom quote; standard 7-day rental, extra days available

Programs & events

  • Compost collection — Green roll carts for yard debris and food scraps picked up on regular schedule

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I walk in and drop off a bag of recycling or a box of glass bottles?

No. Portland Disposal & Recycling is primarily a hauler and container-rental company. Their recycling service is structured as curbside subscription pickup — there is no public drop-off counter for loose materials. For free drop-off in Portland, try Metro's free recycling drop sites at portlandoregon.gov.

Will they take electronics or TVs in a rented drop box?

No. Electronics are explicitly prohibited in their drop boxes, along with paint, tires, hazardous materials, and dirt. For Portland e-waste drop-off, Metro operates free collection events and permanent drop sites.

Do they accept compost and food scraps alongside regular garbage pickup?

Yes. Portland Disposal & Recycling provides separate green roll carts for yard debris and food scraps as part of their compost collection service, available to residential accounts alongside garbage and recycling. Call (503) 281-8736 to add compost service to your account.

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Contact & Location

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7202 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218
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City / State
Portland, Oregon

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–3:45 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–3:45 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–3:45 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–3:45 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–3:45 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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