Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Metro Central Transfer Station
Metro Central Transfer Station is a landfill in Multnomah County, OR, listed under Portland. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. We list 66 other drop-off sites in Multnomah County.
| Address | 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Multnomah County, OR |
| Phone | (503) 234-3000 |
| Website | oregonmetro.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, paint, batteries, motor oil, hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | ev batteries, most explosives, radioactive material, business waste without application and appointment, waste the main transfer stations accept |
| Operator | Metro |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: oregonmetro.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.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other landfills nearby
- Hillsboro Landfill INC. LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
- Hours: Daily: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4:30 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- Riverbend Landfill Recycling Center LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5 pm Garbage: $51 minimum / $176.70 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold 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. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Metro Central Transfer Station?
Metro Central Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. Not accepted: ev batteries, most explosives, radioactive material, business waste without application and appointment and waste the main transfer stations accept.
Is Metro Central Transfer Station open to the public?
Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee, as far as our sources show.
Is Metro Central Transfer Station free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Metro Central Transfer Station open?
Mon-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day..
What other landfills are near Metro Central Transfer Station?
Hillsboro Landfill INC. in Hillsboro (12 mi), Metro South Transfer Station in Oregon City (16 mi) and Riverbend Landfill County. in McMinnville (37 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Portland?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Metro Central Transfer Station, about < 1 miles away.
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