Recycling in Sandy, OR
Clackamas County runs its own garbage and recycling transfer station at 19600 SE Canyon Valley Road outside Sandy (Thursday–Monday), with per-item fees for couches, mattresses, refrigerators and tires.
What are you getting rid of?
Services for Sandy residents
- Oregon E-CyclesOregon
- PaintCare Oregon paint drop-off programOregon
- Oregon mattress stewardship program (Bye Bye Mattress)Oregon
- Clackamas County Garbage & Recycling Transfer Station (Sandy)Sandy
Where this information comes from (29)
Where this information comes from
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.
- Clackamas County: Garbage and Recycling Transfer Station (Sandy) (opens in new tab) · Clackamas County
- Clackamas County Garbage & Recycling Transfer Station, 19600 SE Canyon Valley Road, Sandy, 503-260-1577; open Thursday–Monday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (no ZIP on the page). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are $27 each, even if refrigerant is removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A stuffed chair, recliner, love seat or couch is $15 each; a sectional or hide-a-bed $21 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses: twin $15 each ($15/set), full/double $15 ($21/set), queen $20 ($30/set), king $21 ($31/set). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger/light truck tires up to 16 in. are $6 on rim or $4.50 off rim; large truck/trailer 17–21 in. $20 on rim or $12 off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted recycling includes cardboard (collected separately), scrap metal including large and small appliances, electronics (TVs, laptops, computers, monitors) and vehicle lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics including TVs, laptops, computers, monitors and cables are accepted for recycling; vehicle lead-acid batteries only. Checked October 26, 2026.
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