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Where to take hazardous waste

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Bring unwanted hazardous household products such as pesticides, leftover paint, solvents and automotive fluids to one of Metro's hazardous waste facilities. We'll recycle them or dispose of them safely.

If you live outside Metro boundaries or if you have business-generated waste, call 503-234-3000 for options.

Metro’s hazardous waste facility locations

Map of facilities

Metro Central Station

6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland
503-234-3000

Directions: From Northwest St. Helens Road (Hwy. 30) or Yeon Avenue, turn north onto Kittridge and left onto Front. Go one mile to Northwest 61st and turn left. Facility is on the right.

Metro South Station

2001 Washington St., Oregon City
503-234-3000

Directions: Take I-205 to the Molalla/Oregon City exit (exit 10). At the first traffic light, turn right onto Washington. Facility is on the right.

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Hours of operation

The Hazardous Waste Facility is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Holiday hours: closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days.

Hazardous waste fees

There is no fee to drop off hazardous waste from your home. Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste can enroll in Metro's Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) program.

There still is a charge for drums 10 gallons or larger and an initial enrollment fee for the sharps container exchange program.

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Need assistance?

Metro Recycling Information
503-234-3000
mri@oregonmetro.gov

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Portland, OR 97232-2736
503-797-1700
503-797-1804 TDD
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