Your City-by-City Guide to Donating, Recycling & Dumping Junk in Portland
At Junk It Junk Removal, we understand that not everyone needs a full-service junk pickup every time. That’s why we put together this comprehensive guide to help you drop off, donate, recycle, or responsibly dispose of your unwanted items.
Whether you’re decluttering your garage, removing old furniture, or just trying to get rid of a broken appliance, we’ve organized the best local resources by city so you can handle what you can on your own—and we’re happy to take care of the rest.
Portland (NE, SE, Downtown, and North)
Furniture & Household Goods
PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services)
“This place holds a special spot in our hearts… It’s affordable, organized, and you know your dollars are doing good.” – Michelle Carter, Co-Owner
Beyond great finds, donating here supports food and health programs that directly help Portland families in need.
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Address: 11020 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220
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Accepts: Furniture, household items, small appliances, clothing
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Website: pacsonline.org
Habitat for Humanity ReStore – SE Portland We love donating here because it’s more than just decluttering—it’s helping local families become homeowners. The SE Portland ReStore has a great vibe and accepts gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials. Drop-offs welcome, or schedule a pickup if you’ve got a larger load.
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Address: 10445 SE Cherry Blossom Dr., Portland, OR
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Accepts: Appliances, Cabinets, Chemicals and Cleaners, Doors, Exercise Equipment, Hardware, Flooring, Furniture (Home & Office), Home Goods, HVAC, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Lumber, Paint, Plumbing, Roofing, Tile, Tools, Windows.
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Website: pdxrestore.org
Clothing & Soft Goods
The Arc Portland Metro The Arc is not only a great place to donate gently used clothing and household goods, it’s also one of our favorite community partners. We had a blast working with their team during a local pop-up event and love how committed they are to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their mission is solid, and their team brings real heart to everything they do.
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Address: 6929 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97213
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Accepts: Clothing, household goods, small electronics
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Website: thearcpdx.org/repurposing
Electronics & Tech
Free Geek
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Address: 1731 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Accepts: Computers, monitors, electronics, cords, phones
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Website: freegeek.org
Green Century Recycling
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Address: 2950 NW 29th Ave, Portland, OR 97210
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Accepts: Electronics, batteries, Styrofoam
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Website: greencenturyonline.net
Metal & Appliances
ECR Recycling
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Address: 12409 NE San Rafael St, Portland, OR 97230
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Accepts: Scrap metal, appliances, cardboard
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Website: ecrrecycling.com
Building Materials
ReBuilding Center
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Address: 3625 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
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Accepts: Lumber, cabinets, sinks, fixtures, tile, hardware
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Website: rebuildingcenter.org
Dump, Paint & Hazardous Waste
Metro Central Transfer Station
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Address: 6161 NW 61st Ave, Portland, OR 97210
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Accepts: Garbage, recyclables, paint (up to 35 gallons), hazardous waste
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Website: Metro Central Information
Clackamas / Happy Valley
Furniture & Household Goods
Deseret Industries
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Address: 10330 SE 82nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086
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Accepts: Furniture, household goods, clothing, electronics
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Website: deseretindustries.org
Metal & Appliances
R.S. Davis Recycling (ACR)
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Address: 10105 SE Mather Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
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Accepts: Scrap metal, appliances
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Website: portlandrecycling.com
Dump, Paint & Hazardous Waste
Metro South Transfer Station
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Address: 2001 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045
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Accepts: Trash, appliances, hazardous waste, paint
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Website: Metro South Information
Gresham
Paint
Miller Paint – Gresham Location
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Accepts: Paint through PaintCare program (up to 5 gallons)
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Website: paintcare.org
Clothing & Household Goods (Pickup)
The Arc Portland Metro
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Details: Pickup available for clothing and household goods in Gresham.
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Website: thearcpdx.org/repurposing
Troutdale / Fairview / Wood Village
These areas often rely on nearby Gresham or Portland services. Here are the closest drop-off options:
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Furniture, Household Goods & Clothing: PACS (NE Portland) – pacsonline.org
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Trash, Paint & Hazardous Waste: Metro Central Transfer Station – oregonmetro.gov
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Electronics & Tech Recycling: Free Geek or Green Century
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Clothing & Small Item Pickups: The Arc Portland Metro – thearcpdx.org/repurposing
Final Thoughts from Junk It
We hope this guide helps you find the right place for your unwanted items—whether you’re donating a couch, recycling electronics, or clearing out a garage full of stuff. Donating and reusing what we can is one of the best ways to cut down on waste and support the people around us.
At Junk It Junk Removal, we believe responsible hauling means doing more than just showing up with a truck. That’s why we make it a priority to donate, recycle, and connect with local organizations whenever possible. Whether you’re handling a full estate cleanout or need help after a remodel with construction debris removal, we’re here to help make sure your stuff ends up in the right place.
If you’ve got a favorite place to donate that isn’t on this list, please let us know. We’re always looking to add trusted local partners and love connecting with groups doing good work.
Thanks for doing your part. And if you ever need help with what’s left, you know where to find us.
