Oregon City Dump — Metro South Transfer Station Hours & Fees

The dump in Oregon City is Metro South Transfer Station at 2001 Washington St., run by Metro, the Portland area's regional government. It's open to the public every day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a small load costs the $51 minimum for up to 240 lbs.

Household hazardous waste goes to the drop-off on the same site, open every day from 9 to 4 and free for households. If the line is long, Metro posts a live entrance camera, and Metro Central in Northwest Portland charges the same rates.

Disposal sites in Oregon City

Metro South Transfer Station

Transfer Station

Metro (Portland-area regional government)

2001 Washington St., Oregon City, OR 97045 Directions

📞 (503) 234-3000

Hours
Every day (public)	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fees

Garbage: $51 minimum (up to 240 lbs), then $176.70 a ton
Loads over 240 lbs also pay a $30 transaction fee (staffed scales)
Clean wood: $42 minimum, then $97.13 a ton
Clean yard debris: $37 minimum, then $56 a ton
Residential compost (food and yard debris): $43 minimum, then $111.53 a ton
Uncovered load: an extra $25 a ton ($3 on a minimum load)
Cash, checks with matching ID, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay; 2% fee on credit cards

Accepts: Garbage, clean wood, yard debris, residential compost, recycling, metal appliances, electronics, mattresses, tires, small boats and campers

Won't take: Vehicles, asbestos, burned material or wildfire ash, flat or built-up roofing, loads of liquids, petroleum-contaminated soil, radioactive metals, electric-vehicle batteries

Metro posts a live entrance camera for this station, so you can check the line before you leave.

Closed to the public on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Metro South Household Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste

Metro (Portland-area regional government) — households

2001 Washington St., Oregon City, OR 97045 Directions

📞 (503) 234-3000

Hours
Every day	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fees

Free for households, up to 35 gallons a day (measured by container size)
Businesses: apply for a permit, book an appointment and pay a fee

Accepts: Paint, stains, solvents, cleaners, yard chemicals, automotive products, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane and other gas cylinders, medical sharps, pool chemicals, small ammunition

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Boxes and containers, fuel cans included, are not returned.

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Metro Central Transfer Station

Transfer Station

Metro (Portland-area regional government)

6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland, OR 97210 Directions

📞 (503) 234-3000

Hours
Every day (public)	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fees

Garbage: $51 minimum (up to 240 lbs), then $176.70 a ton
Loads over 240 lbs also pay a $30 transaction fee (staffed scales)
Clean wood: $42 minimum, then $97.13 a ton
Clean yard debris: $37 minimum, then $56 a ton
Residential compost (food and yard debris): $43 minimum, then $111.53 a ton
Uncovered load: an extra $25 a ton ($3 on a minimum load)
Cash, checks with matching ID, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay; 2% fee on credit cards

Accepts: Garbage, clean wood, yard debris, residential compost, recycling, metal appliances, electronics, mattresses, tires, small boats and campers

Won't take: Vehicles, asbestos, burned material or wildfire ash, flat or built-up roofing, loads of liquids, petroleum-contaminated soil, radioactive metals, electric-vehicle batteries

Commercial account customers start earlier; the public window is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed to the public on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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What it costs at Metro South

Every load crosses the scale. Up to 240 lbs you pay the minimum for what you're bringing; above that you pay by the ton, plus a $30 transaction fee per load at the staffed scales.

What you bring	Minimum (up to 240 lbs)	Heavier loads
Garbage	$51	$176.70 a ton + $30 per load
Clean wood	$42	$97.13 a ton + $30 per load
Clean yard debris	$37	$56 a ton + $30 per load
Residential compost	$43	$111.53 a ton + $30 per load

A covered load matters here: leaving it uncovered adds $25 a ton, or $3 on a minimum load. Metro adds a 2% fee to credit-card payments, so cash, debit or a check (with matching ID, signer present) is cheaper.

Every Oregon rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Oregon.

Free drop-offs at Metro South

Recycling: anything that goes in a curbside bin, plus scrap metal and some rolled wire fencing (barbed wire is charged as garbage).
Metal appliances without coolant: washers, dryers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves.
Electronics: computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, printers, tablets, keyboards and mice, up to seven items a day. Metro is an Oregon E-Cycles site.
Mattresses and box springs: up to four a day. Futons, sofa beds, crib mattresses, waterbeds and air mattresses are charged as garbage.
Motor oil and antifreeze: up to 20 gallons a day, in unbreakable containers of a gallon or less with screw-on lids.

Items with their own flat fee:

Item	Fee	Limit
Fridges, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers	$30 each	5 a day
Car and motorcycle tires	$30 for the first, then $2 each ($4 on rims)	15 a day
Christmas trees (no flocking, 12 ft max)	$30	Up to 3 trees

Before you load up

Separate what's cheaper. Clean yard debris ($56 a ton) and clean, untreated wood ($97.13 a ton) are far cheaper than garbage, but only if they arrive separated. Plywood, particle board and painted wood count as garbage.
Pull out the recycling. Recyclables are free and earn a $3 rebate (up to 100 lbs) or $6 (more than 100 lbs).
Box up hazardous products upright in a single layer for the hazardous waste counter, with lids tight. Containers aren't returned.
Leave the prohibited items home: asbestos, roofing tar, liquids, burned material and electric-vehicle batteries are refused.

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Common questions

Where is the dump in Oregon City?

Metro South Transfer Station, 2001 Washington St., Oregon City. It's open to the public every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How much does Metro South charge?

Garbage costs a $51 minimum for up to 240 lbs, then $176.70 a ton plus a $30 transaction fee. Clean yard debris is a $37 minimum or $56 a ton, and clean wood is a $42 minimum or $97.13 a ton.

Does Metro South take hazardous waste?

Yes. The hazardous waste facility at Metro South is open every day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it's free for households up to 35 gallons a day. Businesses need a permit and an appointment.

What can I recycle for free at Metro South?

Curbside-type recycling, scrap metal, metal appliances without coolant, up to seven electronics items a day, up to four mattresses or box springs a day, and up to 20 gallons of motor oil and antifreeze.

How do I avoid the line at Metro South?

Check Metro's live entrance camera for Metro South before you leave. Metro Central in Northwest Portland has the same hours and rates if the south station is backed up.

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