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Metro Central Transfer Station
You will find Metro Central Transfer Station in Portland, OR. It is a transfer station in Multnomah County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. We list 66 other drop-off sites in Multnomah County.
| Address | 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210 Directions |
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| County | Multnomah 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 | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses, 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 Multnomah County
- Household hazardous waste disposal is free for households at Metro Central and Metro South, with a daily limit of 35 gallons measured by container size. Source
- At Metro transfer stations uncovered loads are charged an extra $25 per ton ($3 extra for minimum loads) and can result in a littering fine. Source
- Metro runs free household hazardous waste community collection events and drop boxes across greater Portland; events are held on Saturdays in spring and fall. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Schnitzer Steel Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
- Best Buy in Town Transfer station
- Hillsboro Reload Facility Transfer station
- Hours: Fri-Sun: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Multnomah County
All 67 drop-off sites in Multnomah County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Metro Central Transfer Station?
6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Metro Central Transfer Station?
Metro Central Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: vehicles, asbestos, burned materials or wildfire ash, flat or built-up roofing, liquids and petroleum-contaminated soil.
Is Metro Central Transfer Station open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
How much does it cost to dump at Metro Central 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; Organics/compost (residential): $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 Central 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 Central Transfer Station?
Schnitzer Steel in Portland (3 mi), West Van Material Recovery Center in Vancouver (5.9 mi) and Best Buy in Town in Hillsboro (7.7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Portland?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Metro Central Household Hazardous Waste Depot, about < 1 miles away.
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