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E-Waste Disposal in Portland, Oregon

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

You cannot throw TVs, monitors, computers, or other electronics in the regular trash in most cities — they contain lead, mercury, and other hazardous materials that require certified recycling. Your options for TV removal and e-waste disposal: city e-waste drop-off events (free but infrequent), retailer take-back programs (free for small items), self-haul to a recycling center (free–$30), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($99, same day), or traditional junk removal ($150–400+).

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How electronics removal works in Portland

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Curb it

Place your electronics at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

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Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

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Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Portland. You get a text when it's done.

No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.

How much does electronics removal cost in Portland?

E-waste disposal costs $99 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $20 e-waste recycling fee. Each additional electronic item is +$39 ($19 add-on + $20 recycling). A TV of any size costs $99. Computer monitors cost $99. City recycling events are free but infrequent. Retailer take-back is free for small items but most won't accept large TVs. Traditional junk removal charges $150–$400+ for electronics pickup.

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Pickup fee$79
First electronicsIncluded
E-waste recycling fee+$20
Each additional electronics+$19 + $20
Book electronics pickup — $99

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of electronics in Portland

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City e-waste collection eventFreeMonthly to quarterlyDrive to a designated drop-off site during scheduled hours. Events are typically once a month or less. Limited to household quantities.You can wait for the next event and have a way to transport items
Retailer take-back (Best Buy, Staples)Free (small items)Same dayDrop off at the store. Most retailers only accept small electronics — no TVs over 32". Limit of 3 items per household per day at some locations.You have small electronics like laptops, phones, or small monitors
Self-haul to recycling centerFree–$30Same dayFind a certified e-waste recycler. Load items into your car. Some facilities charge a fee for TVs and monitors.You have a car and a nearby certified recycler
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$150–400+2–3 daysMust be home for estimate. Crew enters your home. Volume-based pricing — you pay for truck space even for small items.You have a large volume of mixed e-waste and other junk
Dropcurb$99Same dayPlace electronics at the curb in a box or as-is. Book online in 60 seconds. $20 e-waste recycling fee included. Data destruction handled by certified partners.You want it gone today without leaving home

How to prepare your electronics for pickup

  • Place electronics in a box or on the curb. Remove batteries from laptops if possible. No need to wipe data — our recycling partners handle data destruction.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need electronics removal in Portland?

  • Upgrading to a new TV and need the old one gone
  • Office cleanout with old monitors and computers
  • Broken electronics cluttering up the garage
  • Estate cleanout with mixed electronics

Does Portland pick up electronics?

Junk removal in Portland, OR starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Portland offers bulky waste collection through BPS franchise haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Recology) by appointment, with city-set rates: a pickup fee plus per-item charges. Rates increased $1.55-$2.05/month in July 2025. Call at least a week in advance — renters must request through their landlord. Oregon's new mattress recycling EPR program (launched January 2025) offers free mattress drop-off at Metro Central Transfer Station and 3 other locations. PDX Junk Removal starts at $100 minimum, Junk Hubris at $125 ($50/cubic yard), 1-800-GOT-JUNK at $169+, and Junk King at $179+.

City program details: Portland BPS Waste Management Program (FY 2025-2026 rates, 8% franchise fee included). Frequency: Weekly recycling/compost, bi-weekly garbage through franchise haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Recology). Bulky waste pickup: Available by appointment through your franchise hauler — rates set by the city based on item size. Total cost = pickup fee + per-item charge. Call at least a week in advance; do not set items out until scheduled day. Renters must request through landlord. Fees: {'20 gallon': '$42.15/month', '35_gallon': '$46.75/month', '60_gallon': '$52.25/month', '90_gallon': '$58.90/month', 'extra garbage': '$7.50/bag', 'extra yard waste': '$4.50/bag', 'holiday tree': '$6.00/tree', 'bulky waste': 'pickup fee + per-item (city-set rates)'}

Portland BPS offers bulky waste curbside pickup through franchise haulers at city-set rates — total cost includes a pickup fee plus a per-item charge based on item size. July 2025 rate increases added $1.55-$2.05/month to most residential bills. Contact your hauler at least a week in advance; items should not be set out until the scheduled day. Renters must request through their landlord since they are the garbage service account holder. Oregon launched a statewide mattress recycling EPR program on January 1, 2025 — Portland Metro residents can recycle mattresses free at Metro Central Transfer Station (6161 NW 61st Ave, managed by Recology) and 3 other drop-off locations. The Portland Metro Region will eventually offer at least 25 mattress drop-off sites under this program. Metro Central is open daily 8 AM-5 PM, closed Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year's. Metro South Transfer Station (2001 Washington St, Oregon City) charges per-cubic-yard rates — plus gas, truck rental, and bridge tolls. The City's Commercial Tonnage Fee increased $1/ton to $17.60 for FY 2025-2026 to fund the public trash program and unsheltered waste cleanup. Asbestos-contaminated materials face fines exceeding $3,000. PDX Junk Removal (503-409-6332) has a $100 minimum fee with an average residential job around $280; items requiring 2 people start at $150. Junk Hubris (junkhubris.com) starts at $125 with flat $50/cubic yard pricing and a free cost calculator. Mike & Dad's Hauling (mikeanddadshauling.com) offers free estimates and claims up to 50% cheaper than national franchises with same/next-day service — no hidden fees. Affordable Junk Removal (ajrpdx.com) offers flat-fee trailer-based pricing. Annie Haul provides free estimates and same-day service. Average junk removal in Portland costs $222-$244 per Homeyou (January 2026 data, based on 14,000+ local projects) — $200 residential, $250 for apartments. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Portland prices start at $169 minimum with $200-500+ typical loads. Junk King Portland (junk-king.com/locations/portland) runs $179-600+ with volume-based pricing (text a photo for estimate). College HUNKS Hauling Junk averages $150-450.

Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Portland for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Bulky waste pickup costs extra and takes a week to schedule.

Portland residents pay $42-59 monthly for waste service, but bulky items require a separate appointment through your franchise hauler at additional city-set rates — a pickup fee plus per-item charges. Call at least a week ahead. Renters can't even schedule directly — they must go through their landlord. Metro transfer stations charge $20-30/cubic yard plus truck rental and bridge tolls.

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What happens to your electronics after pickup

Electronics are recycled at R2- or e-Stewards-certified e-waste facilities. Devices are disassembled and sorted: circuit boards are processed for gold, silver, copper, and palladium recovery. Screens are separated for glass and lead processing. Plastics are shredded and recycled. Hard drives, SSDs, and other storage media are physically destroyed (shredded or degaussed) to ensure complete data destruction — no data leaves the facility intact. The $20 e-waste recycling fee covers the cost of certified handling and hazardous material processing.

Why Portland residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

At $79, Dropcurb is cheaper than every Portland alternative. Portland's franchise hauler bulky waste pickup charges a pickup fee plus per-item rates — and requires a week's advance notice. PDX Junk Removal starts at $100 minimum ($150 for 2-person items, $280 average job). Junk Hubris charges $125 minimum ($50/cubic yard). Skip 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $169+ minimums and Junk King's $179+ rates. Metro transfer stations charge $20-30/cubic yard PLUS truck rental ($50-90/day), gas, and bridge tolls. Same-day curbside pickup across Sellwood-Moreland, Woodstock, Irvington, and Foster-Powell — book online in 60 seconds.

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