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Household hazardous waste facility

Metro Central Hazardous Waste Facility

6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland, OR 97210

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Plan your visit

Operator
Metro
Hours
Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: Free for households up to 35 gallons a day; businesses need a permit, an appointment and pay a fee.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Free for households, up to 35 gallons a day by container size.
  • Preparation: Bring containers smaller than 5 gallons if possible.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Free for households, up to 35 gallons a day by container size.
  • Electric vehicle batteries are not accepted.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Metro (Oregon)
    • Hazardous waste disposal is free for households, up to 35 gallons a day by container size. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses must apply for a permit, make an appointment and pay a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint, stains and sealants are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electric vehicle batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring waste in containers smaller than 5 gallons if possible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Metro Central hazardous waste facility is at 6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland, OR 97210, open Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.

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