Where to Take Junk in Beaverton, OR — The Complete Disposal Guide

Where can you take junk in Beaverton, OR? It has more disposal options than most residents realize—and several of them are free:

• Donate: Goodwill (multiple Portland metro area locations), Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Beaverton), and St. Vincent de Paul (Tigard)
• Yard debris only: Woodco · 3011 SW 170th Ave, Beaverton · Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · 503-649-5430
• Transfer station (mixed junk, self-haul): Metro Central, Portland (8 AM–5 PM daily), or Metro South, Oregon City (7 AM–7 PM daily)
• Electronics — up to 7 items: Oregon E-Cycles drop-off, free, no appointment needed.
• Large items curbside: Schedule with your Washington County hauler — WM or Republic Services — for a per-item fee.
• Full-service pickup: A local crew loads, sorts, and hauls everything so you don’t have to.

The right option comes down to what you have, what condition it’s in, and how fast you need it gone.

Does the Portland Metro Area Have a Dump?

Washington County does not have its own city-operated dump or transfer station. The nearest public disposal facilities for local households’ residents are Metro Central (Portland) and Metro South (Oregon City), both operated by Recology Portland on behalf of Oregon Metro. For yard debris only, Woodco at 3011 SW 170th Ave operates inside city limits and is the closer, lower-cost option for compostable material.

Most residents don’t need to use a transfer station at all. Free options—donation centers, Oregon E-Cycles, and curbside bulky pickup through Washington County Solid Waste haulers—handle a large portion of what households typically need to get rid of.

What’s the Cheapest Way to Get Rid of Junk?

The cheapest disposal option in Washington County is almost always free donation or Oregon E-Cycles — both cost nothing. For items that can’t be donated, curbside bulky pickup through your existing hauler (WM or Republic Services) charges a per-item fee — rates vary by hauler and item type. Self-haul to a Metro transfer station is the next step up, with fees charged by weight above the minimum threshold. Professional full-service pickup costs more upfront but often competes with DIY once you factor in truck rental, fuel, and multiple trips.

Here’s the order from lowest to highest cost:

1. Free: Donation drop-off (Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, St. Vincent de Paul), Oregon E-Cycles
2. Low cost: Curbside bulky pickup through your hauler — per-item fee, rates vary
3. Mid cost: Self-haul to Metro Central or Metro South (fees by weight)
4. Comparable to mid: Professional junk removal — especially for multi-item or heavy loads where DIY math adds up

What’s the Fastest Way to Get Rid of Junk in Beaverton?

The fastest option is same-day professional pickup—a local crew arrives the same day, loads everything from inside your property, and it’s gone in one visit. No sorting, no driving, no rental truck. For a single item you can move to the curb; scheduling bulky pickup through your hauler is also fast but depends on your next collection day. For free items in good condition, a Buy Nothing post or curbside “free” sign often results in same-day community pickup.

Speed by option:

• Fastest (same day): Professional same-day pickup or community free listing
• Next collection day: Curbside bulky pickup through WM or Republic Services
• Flexible schedule: Self-haul to Metro Central or Metro South—go when it suits you
• Requires scheduling: Donation pickup through St. Vincent de Paul (lead times vary — call ahead)

Why Defaulting to “the dump” Costs More Than It Should

Most people start the same way: Google the nearest transfer station, load the truck, and drive there. But for a lot of what Portland metro area residents actually need to get rid of—furniture, yard debris, appliances, and electronics—a transfer station is often not the cheapest option, not the closest, and sometimes not even the right facility.

Washington County has a surprisingly complete network of free and low-cost disposal options that most residents walk right past. Donation centers that schedule pickup at your door. A yard debris facility inside city limits. An electronics program that costs nothing. A bulky item program most households are already paying for through their garbage service.

The transfer station is legitimate — the right call in certain situations. But treating it as your default means skipping a lot of easier, cheaper paths first.

Free Disposal Options Most Local Residents Walk Past

Several things that routinely end up on a transfer station trip — or sit in a garage for months — can be disposed of for free. Before loading a truck, it’s worth knowing which of your items fall into this category. The options are more accessible and closer than most people expect.

Donation Centers That Accept Large Items

The most common misconception: “donation centers won’t take my stuff.” More often, items get turned away because of conditions or the wrong location — not because they genuinely couldn’t be donated.

In and around local households:

• Goodwill accepts furniture, clothing, housewares, and smaller appliances at multiple locations along TV Highway and Canyon Road. Items need to be clean and usable.
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Beaverton) takes building materials, appliances, and functional furniture. Call before loading up — they have specific standards and seasonal capacity limits.
• St. Vincent de Paul (Tigard) accepts large furniture, including sofas, and offers scheduled donation pickup, so you may not need to haul anything.

What these charities won’t take: upholstered items with mold, pet damage, or heavy staining; most mattresses; broken appliances. Clean, dry, structurally sound pieces move easily. Our team donates roughly 70% of what we collect to these same partners.

Oregon E-Cycles — Free Electronics Drop-Off, No Appointment

Oregon law prohibits computers, monitors, and TVs from regular garbage—an Oregon DEQ disposal restriction under the statewide E-Cycles program. The disposal itself is free.

Oregon E-Cycles accepts desktops, laptops, monitors, TVs, tablets, printers, keyboards, and mice — up to seven items per visit, working or not. Find the nearest Washington County drop-off at oregone-cycles.org.

If you’ve got a TV, two old monitors, and a dead laptop in a Cedar Hills spare room, that’s a free situation with no transfer station drive required. For larger quantities—an office cleanout or storage unit with mixed electronics—our electronics recycling in Beaverton handles collection without the per-trip limit.

Woodco — The Yard Debris Option Right in Beaverton

Most online guides skip this entirely, and it’s the most practical gap they leave. If you have yard debris and you’re in the Portland metro area, Woodco changes the math completely—shorter drive, lower rate, and no Oregon City trip.

Woodco is a permitted yard debris and clean concrete facility at 3011 SW 170th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97006—listed by Washington County Solid Waste as an official self-haul drop-off site. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 8 AM–4 PM. Phone: 503-649-5430.

If you’ve got grass clippings, branches, shrubs, leaves, or sod from a Murray Hill renovation or a Five Oaks backyard project, this is a significantly shorter drive than either Metro facility—no Metro pricing on what is essentially a compostable load.

Driving to Metro South from local households for yard debris alone is one of the most common and avoidable inefficiencies we see. It’s just 40 extra minutes and a larger disposal fee when Woodco is right here.

One boundary worth knowing: the moment you mix household garbage, broken lumber, or furniture into the load, Woodco can’t take it. Keep loads clean and separated.

For larger storm debris cleanups or if you don’t have a truck, our yard debris removal in Beaverton picks up directly from your property across the city, Aloha, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Map of donation recycling and disposal locations across Beaverton Oregon

Self-Haul to a Transfer Station — When It Actually Makes Sense

Transfer stations are the right call for one specific situation: you have mixed household junk, broken furniture, or construction debris that charities won’t accept, and you have a vehicle to haul it yourself. For everything else — yard debris, electronics, donatable furniture — a different option on this list will save you time and money.

Metro Central vs. Metro South: Which One for Beaverton?

Metro Central — 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210 · 8 AM–5 PM daily. Typically the closest drive for most Portland metro area ZIP codes (97005, 97006, 97007, 97008, 97225, and 97229). No late-day option — closes at 5 PM sharp.

Metro South — 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045 · 7 AM–7 PM daily: Further from Beaverton, but the extended hours are the reason people make the extra drive—useful for early starts or anything after 5 PM.

Both stations are run by Recology Portland on behalf of Oregon Metro. Both are Oregon E-Cycles drop-off locations (up to 7 free electronics per visit). Both accept up to 4 mattresses per customer per day at no charge. Both add a surcharge for uncovered loads—$25 per ton, or $3 on minimum loads—so tarp your haul before you leave.

For current fees, accepted materials, and a rundown of first-timer mistakes, the Metro South transfer station guide has everything you need before your first trip.

Self-haul works well when:

• You have one manageable truckload of mixed material that can’t be donated.
• You have a truck or trailer and 2–4 hours for a round trip.
• The items don’t require more than two people to move safely.

The Bulky Item Curbside Program Most Homeowners Don’t Know They Have

Washington County Solid Waste offers curbside bulky item pickup, and most Washington County households already have access through their existing garbage hauler—WM or Republic Services. It’s one of the most overlooked disposal options in the area, mostly because no one mentions it when you sign up for garbage service.

Sofas, dressers, mattresses, and non-coolant appliances can be scheduled for curbside collection for a per-item fee. No truck, no driving, no heavy lifting beyond getting it to the curb. For a lot of one- or two-item situations, this is the simplest path available.

To schedule: contact WM at wmnorthwest.com/beaverton or Republic Services at washingtoncountyor.gov/swr.

• Items must be at the curb by your collection morning
• Fees vary by item—a sectional costs more than a single chair.
• Coolant appliances (fridges, AC units, dehumidifiers) carry a separate handling fee due to refrigerant regulations under Oregon DEQ
• Electronics cannot go curbside—Oregon law bans TVs and computers from standard collection; use E-Cycles instead.

A note on appliances specifically: washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers are typically accepted through curbside bulky pickup or at Metro transfer stations, sometimes at no extra charge. Refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and dehumidifiers contain refrigerants and are always handled separately — every disposal route charges a per-unit fee for these, whether you use a hauler, Metro, or a professional crew. For heavy appliances you can’t move yourself, our large item removal in Beaverton handles in-home pickup.

When DIY Self-Haul Costs More Than You Expect

DIY self-haul costs more than most people budget for once you factor in truck rental, fuel, transfer station fees, time, and the realistic chance of a second trip. The base price looks manageable—the full picture rarely is.

Here’s how a moderate DIY garage cleanout actually adds up:

1. Truck or trailer rental — $65–110 for a half-day if you don’t own one
2. Transfer station fees — charged by weight above the minimum; mixed loads add up faster than expected
3. Fuel — 50–70 miles round-trip to Metro South from most Beaverton neighborhoods
4. Your time — 3–5 hours including loading, driving, queuing, and returning the rental
5. A second trip — if it doesn’t all fit, you’re paying rental and fuel again

One manageable truckload of non-donatable mixed material? DIY is absolutely a reasonable call. A full garage in Five Oaks, an estate cleanout in Raleigh Hills, or anything involving heavy items you can’t safely move solo—the gap between DIY total cost and professional cost is narrower than most people expect. For large-scale cleanouts, our house cleanout service in Beaverton handles everything in a single visit.

Comparison of DIY disposal and professional junk removal services

What’s the Easiest Way to Get Rid of One Large Item?

For a single piece of furniture or one appliance, you have three practical options—and which one makes sense depends on whether it can be donated, whether you can get it to the curb, and how fast you need it gone.

• Donate it: If it’s in good condition, St. Vincent de Paul (Tigard) offers free scheduled pickup for large furniture—no vehicle required on your end.
• Curbside bulky pickup: One call to WM or Republic Services, a per-item fee, and it’s gone on your next collection day. The item needs to reach the curb.
• Professional in-home pickup: If you can’t move it yourself—a heavy appliance, upstairs bedroom, no vehicle—a local crew handles it from any room. Need it gone today? Our same-day junk removal in Beaverton is available Monday through Saturday.

For a single mattress specifically, both metro stations accept up to four per customer per day free of charge, but that requires the drive. For most people, curbside or professional pickup is the simpler path. See our mattress disposal in Beaverton page for all options specific to that item.

How to Match What You Have to the Right Disposal Option

Every cleanout situation is different, but most local households fall into a recognizable pattern. Use this as your starting point:

Flowchart showing disposal options for furniture electronics and mixed junk

Disposal Method Cost and Effort Comparison

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