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Central Transfer and Recycling Center
You will find Central Transfer and Recycling Center in Vancouver, WA. It is a transfer station in Clark County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 8 drop-off sites we list in Clark County.
| Address | 11034 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County, WA |
| Phone | (360) 256-8482 |
| Website | clark.wa.gov |
| Hours | Fri-Sun: 8 am to 4 pm These are the household hazardous waste drop-off hours. Call for general garbage drop-off hours; holiday and weather closures are posted by the operator, Columbia Resource Company. |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint, batteries, motor oil, hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste, business hazardous waste |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Operator | Columbia Resource Company |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cityofvancouver.us, clark.wa.gov, clark.wa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Clark County
- Loads must be secured and covered. Unsecured loads can result in a state patrol citation and a surcharge at the transfer station. Source
- Household hazardous waste drop-off at the transfer stations is free for residents, up to 25 gallons or 200 pounds per visit. Each visit requires a short form confirming the waste is not from a business. Source
- Vancouver residents with active garbage service get one free curbside bulky-item pickup per year (up to five items, each under 100 pounds) plus one free major appliance pickup per year. Schedule with Waste Connections at 360-892-5370. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
- Schnitzer Steel Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5 pm Garbage: $51 minimum / $176.70 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Gresham Sanitary Service Birdsdale Collection Site Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon to Fri 7 am to 5 pm …
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- City of Portland Sunderland Yard Hazardous waste drop-offConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
More in Clark County
All 8 drop-off sites in Clark County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Transfer and Recycling Center?
11034 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Central Transfer and Recycling Center?
Central Transfer and Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste and business hazardous waste.
Is Central Transfer and Recycling Center open to the public?
Run by the county, city or a waste district, as far as our sources show.
When is Central Transfer and Recycling Center open?
Fri-Sun: 8 am to 4 pm. These are the household hazardous waste drop-off hours. Call for general garbage drop-off hours; holiday and weather closures are posted by the operator, Columbia Resource Company..
What other transfer stations are near Central Transfer and Recycling Center?
West Van Material Recovery Center in Vancouver (9.5 mi), Schnitzer Steel in Portland (12 mi) and Metro Central Transfer Station in Portland (13 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Vancouver?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Portland Sunderland Yard, about 8.7 miles away.
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