Recycling in Medford, OR

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Medford: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Medford
  • Jackson County residents can drop off mattresses or box springs at no cost. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Medford lists the Rogue Transfer Station (8001 Table Rock Rd., White City; Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m.) as a free mattress drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City of Medford lists Valley View Transfer Station in Ashland as a free mattress drop-off for Jackson County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Rogue Disposal & Recycling: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Rogue Disposal & Recycling
  • The transfer station rate card prices loose material, listed as household trash, wood, furniture and mattresses, at $31.20 minimum for 1.5 cubic yards or less. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
• Rogue Disposal & Recycling: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Rogue Disposal & Recycling
  • Up to seven household electronics per visit are accepted at the transfer station at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted electronics include computer monitors, peripherals, towers, desktop computers, printers, laptops and tablets, and TV sets. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Microwaves are not accepted for electronics recycling and must be disposed of as trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Rogue Disposal & Recycling: Recycling Depot (opens in new tab) · Rogue Disposal & Recycling
  • Appliances are accepted for a fee at the recycling depot; no industrial or commercial refrigerators, washers or dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries: car and truck lead-acid batteries only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are accepted at the recycling depot. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are accepted for a fee that varies by size and whether a rim is included. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flattened corrugated cardboard is collected separately at the recycling depot. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare lists Drakes Paint and Supply at 2929 N Pacific Hwy, Medford 97501 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in Oregon). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Parr Lumber at 1231 Disk Dr, Medford 97501 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in Oregon). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recology Ashland: Valley View Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Recology · effective August 1, 2025
  • Valley View Transfer Station: 3000 N Valley View Road, Ashland, OR 97520, 541.482.1471; Monday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car tires $7.55, with rims $10.75; truck tires $15.45, with rims $18.50; sofa/chair/rollaway bed $10.75. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators (no RV fridges) are $49.30. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household batteries are $2.50 per pound (excluding auto and marine). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses/box springs (5 max daily), mixed recyclables, glass, scrap metal and cardboard are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Valley View Transfer Station accepts electronic waste, recyclables and bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: Oregon E-Cycles (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • Oregon E-Cycles is free: anyone can take up to seven computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), monitors, TVs and printers at a time to participating collection sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Keyboards and mice are also accepted free; other electronics are not currently included in the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles for Consumers FAQ (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • The program does not currently provide free recycling of speakers, scanners, game consoles or other electronics or appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection is free, but there may be a charge for at-home pick-up, curbside or other premium services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Households, small businesses and small 501(c)(3) nonprofits with 10 or fewer employees may bring more than seven computers, monitors and TVs at once. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only sites participating in Oregon E-Cycles must recycle computers, monitors and TVs free; others may charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles for Consumers (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • Larger organizations may use collection sites but may be charged for items over the seven-at-a-time limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Call the collection site ahead for large or heavy items such as console TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles disposal ban (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • It is illegal in Oregon to put computers, monitors and TVs in the garbage or take them to landfills, incinerators or transfer stations for disposal; knowingly doing so can bring a fine. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Oregon paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
  • PaintCare drop-off sites across Oregon are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare offers a free Large Volume Pickup for 100+ gallons to contractors, property managers and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: Mattress Stewardship Program fact sheet (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • Not covered: fold-out sofa beds, futons and futon mattresses, water beds, air mattresses, and crib or bassinet mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress disposal in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
  • Mattresses and box springs in any condition, whenever bought, can be dropped off free at participating collection sites or events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Check acceptable items and contact the location with questions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses with at least 100 units qualify for no-cost transportation and recycling through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bye Bye Mattress: What is accepted/unaccepted in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
  • Mattresses and foundations used and discarded by Oregon consumers (individuals and businesses) qualify for no-cost drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Foundations (box springs) are covered. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress pads and toppers do not qualify for no-cost drop-off under the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses from outside Oregon (not used in Oregon or not from an Oregon consumer) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mattress Recycling Council Oregon: 2025 annual report (posted by DEQ) (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council Oregon LLC (via Oregon DEQ)
  • Permanent collection sites are open to the public and must let residents drop off mattresses at no cost; some also take commercial drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.

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