Transfer stationEPA / OSM listing

Schnitzer Steel

Schnitzer Steel is a transfer station in Portland, OR, in Multnomah County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, electronics and scrap metal. We list 66 other drop-off sites in Multnomah County.

Address	12005 N Burgard Road, Portland, OR 97203 Directions
County	Multnomah County, OR
Phone	(503) 286-5771
Hours	No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip.
Fees	We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum.
Access	Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Electronics, Scrap metal

From EPA data dated September 2025; not yet confirmed with the operator. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.

Other transfer stations nearby

Metro Central Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland · 3 mi · (503) 234-3000

Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5 pm Garbage: $51 minimum / $176.70 per ton

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
West Van Material Recovery Center Transfer station Verified

6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver · 3.5 mi · (360) 737-1727

Hours: Fri-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
Best Buy in Town Transfer station

2200 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro · 8.1 mi
Central Transfer and Recycling Center Transfer station Verified

11034 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver · 12 mi · (360) 256-8482

Hours: Fri-Sun: 8 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
Hillsboro Reload Facility Transfer station

4945 Sw Minter Bridge Road, Hillsboro · 14 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Oil Re - Refining Hazardous waste drop-off

4150 No Suttle Rd, Portland · 2.8 mi · (503) 286-8352
Metro Central Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland · 3 mi · (503) 234-3000

Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5 pm Garbage: $51 minimum / $176.70 per ton

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

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 Schnitzer Steel?

12005 N Burgard Road, Portland, OR 97203. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.

What can I drop off at Schnitzer Steel?

Schnitzer Steel is listed for household trash & bulky items, electronics and scrap metal. Some materials may need a separate area or fee.

Is Schnitzer Steel open to the public?

Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee, as far as our sources show.

What other transfer stations are near Schnitzer Steel?

Metro Central Transfer Station in Portland (3 mi), West Van Material Recovery Center in Vancouver (3.5 mi) and Best Buy in Town in Hillsboro (8.1 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Portland?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Oil Re - Refining, about 2.8 miles away.

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