Recycling in St. Helens, OR

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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 Waste Connections at 1601 Railroad Ave, Saint Helens 97051 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Oregon). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Ace Hardware` at 155 S Columbia River Hwy, Saint Helens 97051 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare lists Sherwin-Williams at 58741 Columbia River Hwy, Saint Helens 97051 as a paint drop-off site (Households and Businesses). 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.
• Columbia County: Transfer Station Accepted and Unaccepted Items (opens in new tab) · Columbia County
  • Items in the free recycling list can be dropped off at the Recycling Center for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All corrugated cardboard, flattened, is on the free recycling list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal (such as metal cooking pots) is on the free recycling list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metal dishwashers, water heaters, clothes washers and dryers, and stoves are the only appliances on the free list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, monitors, printers, mice, keyboards, televisions and tablets are on the free recycling list. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Columbia County: Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Columbia County
  • Residents can drop off TVs, monitors, desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, keyboards and mice for free at select locations, including the transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Columbia County: Cellphones and Batteries (opens in new tab) · Columbia County
  • Household batteries on the accepted list are free at the transfer station; lead-acid batteries are $2.70 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Non-vehicle and vehicle lead-acid batteries are accepted for $2.70 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries that cannot be removed from products (except cellphones), EV batteries and battery storage systems are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Columbia County: Transfer Station Information (rates effective July 15, 2026 - June 30, 2027) (opens in new tab) · Columbia County · effective July 15, 2026
  • Refrigerant appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units) are $26.30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Passenger car tires are $5.20 off-rim or $10.50 on-rim; semi/tractor tires $15.70 off-rim or $26.20 on-rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint (latex, oil, acrylic, stains) is free for residents only, in containers of 5 gallons or less, up to 10 gallons per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Columbia County: Mattresses (opens in new tab) · Columbia County
  • Columbia County Solid Waste and the Mattress Recycling Council provide free mattress recycling events throughout the year at the Columbia County Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Events are at 1601 Railroad Ave., St. Helens on March 14, June 13, September 12 and November 14, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses (including foam) and box springs, stationary or adjustable, any size or condition; 5 units maximum per Columbia County resident. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress toppers or pads, air mattresses, crib mattresses, waterbeds, futons, sofas and pullout couches are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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