Bilingual (English, Spanish) support staff can assist you by phone and email Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except on federal holidays. In-person services are available by appointment only.
- How much does my service cost?
Garbage and recycling collection companies are required to charge government-approved rates in their service area.
View current collection rates and service options for unincorporated areas of Washington County.
If you live in one of the 12 Washington County cities, check with your city for collection rates and service options.
- How do I dispose of oversized items?
Here are some disposal options for bulky items:
- Donate it to a nonprofit organization or give it to a friend.
- Pass it on by listing it online via sites like freecycle.org or Craigslist.
- Use our What to recycle and where? tool to find out where you can take it to be recycled or disposed of. (Please note that fees may apply.)
- Call your garbage and recycling collection company to see if you can schedule a special pickup. For more details, visit our Bulky Item Collection Rates page.
- Where can I get a drop box for big projects?
You may need an on-site drop box for waste collection for large projects like kitchen remodels, landscape clean-ups, or roof replacements. Your garbage and recycling collection company can provide these drop boxes in various sizes.
- Where can I drop off garbage, yard debris or recycling?
If you have a vehicle that can safely carry your garbage, yard debris or recycling to a drop-off location, you may find it's the most cost-effective option. Call ahead to the drop-off location or check online for rates and consider working with your neighbors to plan a disposal run together.
Need some help figuring out where to recycle or dispose of a specific item? Find the answers using our What to Recycle and Where? tool!
- Recycling centers:
- Far West Recycling | 503-643-9944 | 6440 SE Alexander St, Hillsboro, 97123
- Forest Grove Transfer Station and drop-off recycling center | 503-992-3007 |1525 B St, Forest Grove, 97116
- Pride Recycling Depot | 503-625-0725 | 13980 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, 97140
- Tualatin Valley Waste Recovery (at the Hillsboro Landfill) | 503-640-9427 | 3205 SE Minter Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, 97123
- Yard debris drop-off centers:
- Best Buy in Town | 503-645-6665 | 2200 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Grimms Fuel Company | 503-636-3623 | 18850 NW Cipole Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062
- Nature's Needs | 503-647-9489 | 9570 NW 307th Ave, North Plains, 97113
- Tualatin Valley Waste Recovery (at the Hillsboro Landfill) | 503-640-9427 | 3205 SE Minter Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, 97123
- Woodco | 503-649-5430 | 3011 SW 170th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97006
- Garbage transfer centers:
- Forest Grove Transfer Station | 800-808-5901 | 1525 B St, Forest Grove, 97116
- Metro Central Transfer Station and Hazardous Waste Facility | 503-234-3000 | 6161 NW 61st St, Portland, 97210
- Metro South Transfer Station and Hazardous Waste Facility | 503-234-3000 | 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, 97045
- Tualatin Valley Waste Recovery Facility (at the Hillsboro Landfill) | 503-640-9427 | 3205 SE Minter Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, 97213
- How does weather affect my service?
During severe weather conditions, your garbage and recycling collection may be delayed or postponed. In these cases, real-time service alerts will be posted on the Garbage & Recycling Day tool and app.
Learn more about how these interruptions may affect your service.
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