Getting rid of bulky items in Portland, OR

The City of Portland does not run its own bulky pickup truck. Your garbage and recycling company picks up large items from the curb at rates set by the City: an $18 pickup fee per trip plus a charge for each item. Rates apply to single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.

Last checked against the official City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) website.

Pick your item

Bulky waste pickup through your garbage company: the basics

Who can use it

  • City-set bulky rates apply to single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in Portland.
  • Renters: your landlord is the garbage account holder, so ask them to request the pickup.
  • Apartments and businesses: check with your property manager about disposal options.

How to book

  1. Contact your garbage company for a cost estimate and a pickup date. Not sure who it is? Use the City's find my hauler tool.
  2. Your pickup day may differ from your regular collection day. City rules require the company to pick up within seven days of your request.
  3. Tip from the City: send photos of your items to your garbage company for the most accurate quote.
  4. City garbage and recycling questions: 503-823-7202 or wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday).

Setting items out

  • Set items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.
  • Do not set items out more than 24 hours before pickup.
  • If your items are not out in time, you are still charged the pickup fee plus another fee for the second trip.

Fees

  • Pickup fee: $18 flat charge per trip, plus a per-item charge.
  • Extra large (sectional couch of 2 or more pieces, hide-a-bed, entertainment center, king mattress including box spring): $29 each.
  • Large (3-cushion couch, recliner, dresser, dining table, queen/full mattress including box spring): $21 each.
  • Medium (bookshelf, desk, chair, twin mattress including box spring, box spring only): $14 each.
  • Coolant-containing appliances (refrigerator, freezer, portable air conditioner): $51 each.
  • Your garbage company decides which category each item falls into, and may charge extra if the pickup needs extra time or staff.

Drop-off options

  • Metro Central transfer station, 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210.
  • Metro South transfer station, 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045.
  • Public hours at both: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed to the public on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
  • Garbage (including broken furniture): $51 minimum for loads up to 240 lbs; heavier loads pay a share of $176.70 per ton plus a $30 staffed-scale transaction fee. Uncovered loads cost extra ($3 extra on minimum loads).
  • Metro accepts cash, major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and checks; card payments carry a 2% processing fee. Questions: 503-234-3000.

Sources

Last checked Oct 21, 2026. We read each page below on that date.