Household Hazardous Waste

Many household products contain harmful chemicals and should be reused or recycled.  Help our community stay green and clean.

Find a Recycler

Contact Metro for easy options to recycle, donate or reuse anything from batteries and packing peanuts to that old dishwasher. Call 503-234-3000 or search Metro's recycler directory.

Items to keep out garbage and recycling 

• Batteries
• Pesticides
• Paint 
• Printer ink cartridges
• Fluorescent tubes 
• Household cleaning products
• Fire extinguishers
• Thermostats 

Controlled substance disposal

Find a drop-off location near you to dispose of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Do not flush expired or unwanted prescriptions down the toilet. 

Items to recycle, reuse or repair

• Plastics (lids, buckets, tarps, bubble wrap, styrofoam)
• Automotive (oil filters, tires, antifreeze)
• Construction materials (carpet, drywall, insulation, roofing, wood products)
• Electronics (cell phones, computers, LED lamps, televisions)
• Appliances
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Art supplies

Resources

• Medical waste or sharps
• Habitat ReStore
• Thrift Shopper 
• Scrap PDX