Metro Central Transfer Station fees and hours
$176.70 per ton
Charged by weight. A ton is 2,000 lb. Smallest charge: $51.
- Address6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR
- Hours8:00 AM–5:00 PM daily.
- TakesMattresses, Appliances, Tires, Electronics
Other options · Checked 2026-10-26
More details
Prices published on the official page. Last checked 2026-10-26.
- PriceBy weight: $176.70 per ton
Minimum charge: $51 - Phone(503) 234-3000
- Who can use itNo residency restriction stated.
All details
- Operator
- Metro (Portland regional government)
- Type
- Regional transfer station
- Address
- 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR
- Phone
- (503) 234-3000
- Hours
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM daily.
- Who can use it
- No residency restriction stated.
- Fees effective
- July 1, 2026
Full price list
| Car / SUV | Not published |
|---|---|
| Pickup, bed level | Not published |
| Pickup, top of cab | Not published |
| Pickup, above cab | Not published |
| Per ton | $176.70 |
| Per cubic yard | Not published |
| Mattress / box spring | $0 |
| Couch | Not published |
| Appliance (no freon) | $0 |
| Appliance with freon | $30 |
| Tire (no rim) | Not published |
| Tire with rim | Not published |
| Minimum charge | $51 |
Garbage $176.70 per ton for covered loads; $51 minimum for loads up to 240 lb. Heavier loads also pay a transaction fee: $8.34 per load (automated scales) or $30 (staffed scales).
Coolant appliances (fridges, freezers, AC) $30 each. Metal dishwashers, washers, dryers and stoves recycled free.
Tires: $30 for the first tire, then $2 each off rim or $4 on rim.
Mattresses and box springs accepted at Metro Central only, up to four per day; $2.30 recycling rebate per item.
What it accepts
| Mattress | yes (limit 4) |
|---|---|
| Furniture | unknown |
| Appliances | yes |
| Tires | yes |
| Electronics | yes (free; limit 7) |
| Yard waste | unknown |
| Hazardous | unknown |
Rules
- Uncovered loads pay an extra $25 per ton ($3 extra for minimum loads).
- 2% fee on credit cards.
Sources
- Metro: Transfer stations, what to know, effective July 1, 2026 (official PDF) — checked 2026-10-26
If a price here differs from what the facility charges, the facility's own schedule wins. Call before you go.
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