
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
Curb it
Place your electronics at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
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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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.
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 starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with flat per-item pricing. Portland has no scheduled bulk pickup program despite residents paying $42-59 monthly for waste services through BPS franchise haulers. That means furniture, appliances, and electronics require separate arrangements — either paying haulers or driving to Metro transfer stations yourself.
City program details: Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) regulates franchise haulers for weekly recycling/compost and bi-weekly garbage. NO scheduled bulk pickup program exists. Appliance pickup through franchise haulers costs $45-75/item. Rates: 20-gal $42.15/mo, 35-gal $46.75/mo, 60-gal $52.25/mo, 90-gal $58.90/mo. BPS directs residents to Metro transfer stations or private junk removal companies for bulky items.
Metro South Transfer Station (2001 Washington St, Oregon City) and Metro Central Transfer Station (6161 NW 61st Ave) charge per-ton rates plus a $28 transaction fee per load for public customers (staffed scales). Loads under 240 lbs pay a flat minimum fee; heavier loads are charged proportionally per ton. Add gas, truck rental ($50-90/day), and bridge tolls, and a single self-haul trip runs $80-150+. Mike and Dad's Hauling claims pricing up to 50% cheaper than national franchises — locally owned and operated with no hidden fees. Affordable Junk Removal (AJR) Portland offers flat-fee trailer-based pricing. PDX Junk Removal at (503) 409-6332 offers discounts for bookings before 11 AM. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Portland starts at $169 minimum with $200-500+ typical. Junk King Portland runs $179-600+. College Hunks Hauling Junk averages $150-450. Average Portland junk removal costs $200 for private homes and $250 for apartments (Homeyou, 2026).
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in Portland for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
$42-59 monthly doesn't include bulky items.
Portland residents across Pearl District, Hawthorne, Alberta Arts District, and Division pay substantial monthly waste fees through BPS franchise haulers but get zero scheduled bulk pickup. The comprehensive-looking service excludes furniture, appliances, and electronics — requiring separate $45-75/item pickup or trips to Metro transfer stations.
$20-30
per cubic yard at Metro stations
no scheduled
bulk pickup program
652K
residents with no bulk pickup option
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 saves money vs. Metro transfer stations when factoring in truck rental ($50-90/day), gas ($15-25), bridge tolls ($2-4), and time off work. Skip 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $169+ minimums, Junk King's $179+ rates, and College Hunks' $150+ pricing. Same-day pickup beats 1-3 week waits for local Portland haulers across Sellwood-Moreland, Woodstock, Irvington, and Foster-Powell neighborhoods.
Serving Pearl District, Sellwood, Hawthorne, Alberta Arts District, Woodstock, Irvington, and 4 more neighborhoods in Portland.
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