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Recycling Services in Portland, OR , Fast, Fair & Locally Trusted
You’d be surprised how many Portland residents call us after their recycling bins have been sitting curbside for three weeks with no pickup.
Recycling in Portland should be straightforward, but somehow it isn’t always that simple. Between figuring out what materials actually get accepted, dealing with missed pickups, and trying to dispose of those oddball items that don’t fit in your recycling can, it becomes this whole thing. And honestly, that’s where we come in.
Metro Junk Solutions has been handling recycling services here in Portland since 1995. Three decades. We’re not some corporate waste management company that just arrived last year. My family started this business when I was still in high school, and back then, recycling wasn’t even on most people’s radar the way it is now. We’ve watched this city grow and change. We’ve served everyone from homeowners in Laurelhurst to small businesses in the Pearl District, and you know what? The core issue stays the same. People want their recyclables picked up reliably without the headache.
Here’s the thing about Portland waste and recycling. You need someone local who understands that your apartment building in Hawthorne has different needs than a construction site off Powell. We get that. Our team knows these neighborhoods because we live here too. Whether you’re dealing with a one time junk pick up or you need regular waste management services that include recycling collection, we make it straightforward. No runaround, no surprise fees. Just fast service with pricing that actually makes sense.
What We Actually Recycle (And Why It Matters)
People ask us all the time what we take, and honestly, it’s easier to start with what we do accept. Standard stuff like cardboard, paper, plastic numbered 1 through 5, glass bottle containers, aluminum cans. That’s the baseline. But we also handle the tricky materials that most residential waste programs won’t touch. Electronics, scrap metal, old appliances, construction debris that can be recycled. Even mattresses and furniture if there’s any salvageable material for reuse.
Portland takes its environmental responsibility and sustainability seriously, and so do we. We sort everything at our facility to make sure materials end up where they’re supposed to go. Not in a landfill when they could have a second life. It takes more time on our end, sure, but that’s part of doing solid waste disposal right.
How Our Pickup Process Works
We keep things simple because nobody has time for complicated scheduling systems. You call us or fill out the form online. We give you a quote right then, not three days later after some manager reviews it. If you need same day trash pickup and we can make it happen, we will. Most of our Portland area waste collection happens within 24 to 48 hours.
Our trucks can navigate tight spots too. Those narrow driveways in Eastmoreland? The cramped loading zones downtown? We’ve handled them all. You don’t need to drag everything to the curb either. We’ll come grab materials from your garage, basement, wherever they are. That’s included in the trash removal service.
Pricing That Actually Makes Sense
Here’s where we’re different from some companies. We tell you the price upfront based on volume and material type. No hidden fees that magically appear on the invoice. If we quote you $150 for waste pickup, that’s what you pay. We’ve been in business here for 30 years because we don’t play games with pricing.
Volume matters more than weight for most jobs. A dumpster full of cardboard and bag materials? Different price than one with mixed metals. But we walk you through all of that before we ever show up. And if you’re a regular customer needing weekly or monthly recycling solutions, we work out rates that make sense for your budget.
Some folks need a one time garbage can disposal after a renovation. Others want ongoing trash disposal service for their business. We handle both, and everything in between.
Portland Area Expertise
We know this city. The narrow streets in Irvington where timing matters. The commercial corridors along 82nd Avenue. The hills in Council Crest that require specific equipment. You can’t just roll into Portland and figure this stuff out overnight. We’ve built relationships with property managers, business owners, and residents throughout the metro area because we understand how things work here.
Community Commitment
Why Portland Trusts Us With Their Recycling
Three Decades of Local Service
We’ve been part of this community since before the MAX line extended to Gresham. My dad started Metro Junk Solutions in 1995, and I took over the daily operations about twelve years ago. That longevity matters because you’re not dealing with a fly by night operation that’ll disappear next month. We’re here, we’ve always been here, and we’re not going anywhere.
Our trucks have been up and down every major street in Portland. We’ve worked with the same property managers in Northwest for over a decade. Small business partners on Division Street recommend us to each other. That kind of reputation doesn’t happen by accident.
We Actually Answer Our Phones
Community Roots Run Deep
Ready to Schedule Your Recycling Pickup?
Look, we’ve made this pretty straightforward. If you’re anywhere in the Portland metro area and you’ve got recyclables or trash that needs hauling, we can help. Same fair pricing we’ve offered for 30 years. Same reliable service that keeps customers coming back.
Give us a call at (503) 521-6019 and we’ll get you on the schedule. Seriously, just pick up the phone. We’ll answer your questions, give you an honest quote, and book your pickup right there on the call. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just straight answers about what you need.
Or if you’d rather get details online first, head over to https://metrojunksolutions.com/portland/ and fill out the contact form. We typically respond within a couple hours during business days.
We Cover All of Portland and Beyond
Our service area includes all Portland neighborhoods, plus we regularly run routes to Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, and surrounding communities. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, just ask. Chances are we’ve already been there.
Whether it’s a one time haul, trash dumpster rental, or you need ongoing recycling services, we’ve got you covered. That’s the Metro Junk Solutions difference. Local team, fair prices, and service you can actually count on.