Central Transfer and Recycling

Central Transfer and Recycling is a recycling center in north Vancouver that locals use to drop off household recyclables and yard debris. Neighbors with trailers, pickup beds, or full carloads tend to stop here when sorting stuff that won’t fit in curbside bins. The address is 11034 NE 117th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662, so it’s easy to find off the main roads.

There’s a scale near the entrance where vehicles are weighed, so plan for a brief stop both going in and coming out. The site feels like a working yard - concrete bays, rows of big roll-off containers and labeled receptacles for paper, cardboard, glass, metal and common plastics. Yards and bulky loads often have a separate drop area; in Washington it’s normal to keep yard waste and recyclables separated. Weekends fill up faster, and staff usually direct traffic at the busier times, so be ready to follow signs and pull into the correct lane.