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Portland, OR · official rules checked October 28, 2026

Dumps, landfills & transfer stations near Portland, OR

34 landfills and transfer stations and 81 recycling and special-waste drop-offs within 20 miles of Portland, from EPA records, plus the official local rules on hours, resident ID and fees.

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Official drop-off rules in Portland

Metro Central transfer station (Portland region)

Metro Central, 6161 NW 61st Ave, is open to the public 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Metro's transfer stations are closed to the public on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hazardous waste has different hours.

Fees: garbage $51 minimum, then $176.70 per ton; clean wood $42 minimum ($97.13/ton); clean yard debris $37 minimum ($56/ton); refrigerant appliances $30 each. Minimums cover loads up to 240 lbs; heavier public loads pay by weight plus a $30 staffed-scale transaction fee.

Sorting clean wood and yard debris from garbage lowers the price. Pay with cash or major cards.

Sources: Metro: Metro Central transfer station. Checked October 28, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.

Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Portland?

For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.

Haul it yourself

Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites

  • Official local rate: Fees: garbage $51 minimum, then $176.70 per ton; clean wood $42 minimum ($97.13/ton); clean yard debris $37 minimum ($56/ton); refrigerant appliances $30 each.
  • You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
  • Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
  • Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
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Rent a dumpster

One price delivery, haul-away and disposal together

  • Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
  • Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
  • Weight limits and extra-ton fees vary by company, so compare quotes
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Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.

Sites within 20 miles of Portland

Sorted by straight-line distance from central Portland. Listings come from EPA and state records; a green "Listed by" link appears where an official city or county page names that address.

Landfills & transfer stations (34)

Construction debris recycling (6)

Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (51)

Showing the 18 closest of 51. Search a ZIP in the finder for more.

Scrap metal & yard waste (24)

Showing the 14 closest of 24. Search a ZIP in the finder for more.

Map: dumps and drop-offs near Portland


Interactive map of 72 sites

Pins use the coordinates in the EPA records. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What to do with special items

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All 400 sites in Oregon

Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.

Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.

Portland dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to Portland?

Measured from central Portland, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is Hippo Hardware and Trading Co (Portland), about 1.0 miles in a straight line. There are 34 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.

How much does the dump cost in Portland?

Per the official page we cite: Fees: garbage $51 minimum, then $176.70 per ton; clean wood $42 minimum ($97.13/ton); clean yard debris $37 minimum ($56/ton); refrigerant appliances $30 each. Fees differ by site and change, so check the operator's page or call before you load up.

Where can I take construction debris, tires or electronics near Portland?

Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 26 C&D landfills, 32 C&D recyclers, 16 tire sites, 37 electronics recyclers and 24 household hazardous waste sites. Use the filters above the list.

Should I rent a dumpster instead of going to the dump in Portland?

If you have more than a couple of pickup loads, a dumpster usually saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads.