Recycling in Salem, OR

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Marion County: North Marion Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Marion County
  • Small tires (rim under 20 in.) $5, or $10 on the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Medium tires (20-26 in. rim) $10, or $20 on the rim; no tires over a 26-inch rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
• PaintCare: Oregon (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare does not charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare drop-off site in Oregon. 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 drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
  • PaintCare retail sites accept latex and oil-based house paint, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons, but not aerosols, unlabeled, leaking or empty containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Marion County HHW Facility at 3250 Deer Park Dr SE, Salem 97317 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Marion County). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Habitat ReStore Mid Willamette Valley at 1249 13th St SE, Salem 97302 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Oregon). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 1805 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem 97305 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses in Oregon). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists North Marion Recycling and Transfer Station at 17827 Whitney Ln NE, Woodburn 97071 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Marion County Polk County Yamhill County). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Oregon DEQ: Oregon E-Cycles (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
  • Anyone can take seven or fewer computers, monitors, TVs and printers at a time to an Oregon E-Cycles collection site for free recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Marion County: Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Marion County
  • Garbage, yard waste, tires and appliances are accepted for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, televisions, monitors and laptops are accepted free, up to seven per customer per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions including console sets, microwaves, computers and peripherals, stereos, VCR/DVD players and other listed electronics are accepted free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car batteries and mixed paper and cardboard are among the recycling items accepted free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The free recycling list also includes household batteries (separate from vehicle batteries) and metals that are at least 90% metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Small tires (under 20-inch rim) are $5, or $10 on the rim; medium tires (20–26 inch rim) $10, or $20 on the rim; no tires over 26-inch rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Medium tires are $10, or $20 on the rim; tires over a 26-inch rim are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Payment by cash, personal check, debit, or Visa/MasterCard; no American Express or Discover. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Marion County: Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · Marion County
  • Household hazardous waste is accepted free from non-business residents of Marion County. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint is accepted up to 10 gallons per visit; some is recycled through PaintCare. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Marion County: North Marion Recycling & Transfer Station (Spanish) (opens in new tab) · Marion County
  • The North Marion Recycling & Transfer Station is at 17827 Whitney Lane NE, Woodburn OR 97071. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • (Spanish) Computers, televisions, monitors and laptops are accepted free, up to seven items per person per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • (Spanish) Materials listed as accepted free include household, cell-phone and vehicle batteries, latex and oil paint, scrap metal (at least 90% metal), and mixed paper and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • (Spanish) Heading: recyclable materials accepted free of charge. 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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