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Recycling Center
Environmentally Conscious Recycling
12409 NE San Rafael St, Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0867A neighborhood recycling center on NE San Rafael in Portland that sees a lot of residential and small business traffic. People bring everything from cardboard and mixed paper to bottles and cans; Oregon's bottle deposit system often means returns are part of the routine here.
The site sits on an industrial-feeling lot with roll-up bays and rows of large containers for different materials. Expect to pull up, unload to the curb of a container area, and then drive out; many centers have a scale or an entrance booth where vehicles pause. Sorting is visible and hands-on - cardboard, paper, glass, plastics and metal are typically separated, and some centers run special drop-offs for electronics or bulky items at certain times.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort and flatten boxes at home to speed unloading and reduce queue time during busy weekends.
- Keep glass separate from paper and cardboard; remove lids and rinse containers to avoid soggy stacks.
- Bring containers sorted by material and have ID handy - many local centers follow Oregon’s bottle deposit return practices and move faster when customers arrive organized.
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