Multnomah County bulk waste disposal is handled by Metro transfer stations (Metro Central in Northwest Portland and Metro South in Oregon City). Most Portland haulers provide 1 to 2 free Bulky Waste pickups per year (mattresses, furniture, appliances). Metro also operates drop-off events and Neighborhood Cleanup programs. Appliances with refrigerant must be processed separately under ODEQ rules.
Bulky waste in Multnomah County is managed through three primary channels: (1) Franchised hauler Bulky Waste Collection - Portland haulers must offer at least one on-call bulky item pickup per year under PCC 17.102.350, typically scheduled in advance for items like sofas, mattresses, and major appliances; (2) Metro Transfer Stations - Metro Central (NW Portland) and Metro South (Oregon City) accept self-haul loads, with current disposal rates posted at oregonmetro.gov/tools-partners/fees-disposal-rates; (3) Metro Paint & Hazardous Waste events - free drop-off for household hazardous waste, paint (via PaintCare program), batteries, electronics (Oregon E-Cycles), and pharmaceuticals. Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units with refrigerant must have the refrigerant professionally evacuated per OAR 340-094 before disposal. Tires are limited to 9 per year at Metro. Construction debris is not eligible for bulky pickup and must be taken to a transfer station or construction disposal facility. Portland's Metro transfer stations charge approximately $110-$130 per ton for general garbage (rates change annually).
Illegal dumping of bulk items: $500 to $10,000 civil penalty under MCC 27.025 and ORS 164.775. Placing bulky items out without scheduled pickup: PCC 29.20 nuisance citation $100 to $280. Improper appliance disposal (uncaptured refrigerant): ODEQ penalty up to $12,000.
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