Recology Oregon Material Recovery

A working-scale transfer and recycling spot on Portland’s north side that local households use to drop off their trash and recyclables. Neighbors swing by with truckloads or a trunk-full from a cleanup day; it’s practical, not fancy.

Drive up to an entry booth and prepare to stop on a scale - sites like this charge by weight, so expect a second stop on the way out. The yard is industrial: big concrete pads, roll-off containers, and a few covered tipping areas where vehicles unload. Traffic can back up on weekends and during spring cleaning, so there may be a line of trucks and trailers. Look for clear lanes to pull into and keep items sorted in the vehicle to speed up dropping things off.