West Coast Recycling & Transfer

A practical recycling center on the south side of Coos Bay used by homeowners and small businesses dropping off curbside recyclables and oversized items. The place handles the usual range of materials that local centers try to divert from the landfill, and it’s the sort of spot locals stop at when doing a cleanout or handling bottles for deposit. Expect a working, no-frills yard rather than a showroom.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and be ready to pull through to a scale area; vehicles often queue, especially on weekends and during seasonal cleanups. Recycling bins and drop-off bays are clustered to the right past the entrance, with bulky items and mixed loads separated into different piles. Staff direct vehicles where to unload, so follow their hand signals and the cones that channel traffic. The site is mostly open yard and concrete pads, so bring weather-appropriate clothing if it’s rainy or windy.