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Recycling in Milwaukie, OR

Milwaukie holds a curbside Bulky Waste Day each June for single-family garbage customers, at no added charge. Outside the event, haulers pick up bulky items for a fee.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky Waste Day (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukie
    • Bulky Waste Day is on the second and third Saturday of June, depending on address. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only single-family residents with current solid waste service in city limits are eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items must not exceed five garbage bags or one couch. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no additional charge for accepted items within the limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bagged mattresses, non-freon small appliances such as microwaves, and furniture including couches are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Metal items including exercise equipment, and up to six tires without rims, are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators, paint, computers, TVs and freon appliances are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Oregon E-Cycles (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • Oregon E-Cycles is free: anyone can take up to seven computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), monitors, TVs and printers at a time to participating collection sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Keyboards and mice are also accepted free; other electronics are not currently included in the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles for Consumers FAQ (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • The program does not currently provide free recycling of speakers, scanners, game consoles or other electronics or appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collection is free, but there may be a charge for at-home pick-up, curbside or other premium services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Households, small businesses and small 501(c)(3) nonprofits with 10 or fewer employees may bring more than seven computers, monitors and TVs at once. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only sites participating in Oregon E-Cycles must recycle computers, monitors and TVs free; others may charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles for Consumers (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • Larger organizations may use collection sites but may be charged for items over the seven-at-a-time limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call the collection site ahead for large or heavy items such as console TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: E-Cycles disposal ban (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • It is illegal in Oregon to put computers, monitors and TVs in the garbage or take them to landfills, incinerators or transfer stations for disposal; knowingly doing so can bring a fine. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare: Oregon paint recycling and drop-off locations (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
    • PaintCare drop-off sites across Oregon are open to households, businesses, government agencies and others with leftover paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no charge for dropping off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • PaintCare offers a free Large Volume Pickup for 100+ gallons to contractors, property managers and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oregon DEQ: Mattress Stewardship Program fact sheet (opens in new tab) · Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    • Not covered: fold-out sofa beds, futons and futon mattresses, water beds, air mattresses, and crib or bassinet mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress disposal in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Mattresses and box springs in any condition, whenever bought, can be dropped off free at participating collection sites or events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Check acceptable items and contact the location with questions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses with at least 100 units qualify for no-cost transportation and recycling through the Commercial Volume Program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bye Bye Mattress: What is accepted/unaccepted in Oregon (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council
    • Mattresses and foundations used and discarded by Oregon consumers (individuals and businesses) qualify for no-cost drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Foundations (box springs) are covered. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattress pads and toppers do not qualify for no-cost drop-off under the program. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses from outside Oregon (not used in Oregon or not from an Oregon consumer) are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress Recycling Council Oregon: 2025 annual report (posted by DEQ) (opens in new tab) · Mattress Recycling Council Oregon LLC (via Oregon DEQ)
    • Permanent collection sites are open to the public and must let residents drop off mattresses at no cost; some also take commercial drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.

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