Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Metro South Transfer Station
Metro South Transfer Station is a transfer station in Oregon City, OR, in Clackamas County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances. Clackamas County has 35 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045 Directions |
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| County | Clackamas County, OR |
| Phone | (503) 234-3000 |
| Website | oregonmetro.gov |
| Hours | Daily: 8 am to 5 pm General public hours. Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, motor oil |
| Not accepted | vehicles, asbestos, burned materials or wildfire ash, flat or built-up roofing, liquids, petroleum-contaminated soil, radioactive metals, ev batteries |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, card, check |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: oregonmetro.gov, washingtoncountyor.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Clackamas County
- Metro (the regional government) runs Metro South Station in Oregon City. Loads without a cover are charged an additional $25 per ton ($3 extra for minimum loads). Cover or separate your load to pay less. Source
- At the county's Sandy transfer station, loose loads must be covered to prevent litter and unsecured loads are subject to an additional $10 fee. Source
- Transfer stations will not accept suspected asbestos-containing materials without documentation; Metro's stations cannot accept asbestos-containing material at all. Source
- Household hazardous waste is free for households at Metro South (daily limit 35 gallons, measured by container size). Items the main transfer stations accept must go there instead. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metalAppliances
- Gresham Sanitary Service Birdsdale Collection Site Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
- Dumpster Rental Gresham Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5 pm Garbage: $51 minimum / $176.70 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Thu-Mon: 9 am to 4:30 pm Light waste / general garbage: $32 per cubic yard (minimum $32 for less than 1 cu. yd.)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Daily: 9 am to 4 pm
- Hours: Daily: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Clackamas County
All 35 drop-off sites in Clackamas County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Metro South Transfer Station?
2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Metro South Transfer Station?
Metro South Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and appliances. Not accepted: vehicles, asbestos, burned materials or wildfire ash, flat or built-up roofing, liquids and petroleum-contaminated soil.
Is Metro South Transfer Station open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency. Call if you are hauling for a business.
How much does it cost to dump at Metro South Transfer Station?
Garbage: $51 minimum / $176.70 per ton; Clean wood: $42 minimum / $97.13 per ton; Clean yard debris: $37 minimum / $56 per ton; Residential organics/compost: $43 minimum / $111.53 per ton. Minimum covers loads up to 240 lb. Fee schedule as shown on the Metro page on 2026-10-23.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Metro South Transfer Station open?
Daily: 8 am to 5 pm. General public hours. Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day..
What other transfer stations are near Metro South Transfer Station?
Canby Transfer & Recycling Center in Canby (8.6 mi), Gresham Sanitary Service Birdsdale Collection Site in Gresham (12 mi) and Dumpster Rental Gresham in Gresham (12 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Oregon City?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Metro South Household Hazardous Waste Depot, about < 1 miles away.
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