Electronics Recycling in Portland: Drop-Off and Pickup

For old electronics in Portland, start with the device type, its condition and who can transport it. Oregon E-Cycles offers free recycling for covered devices at participating collection sites. If you need items carried out of a home or business, compare that drop-off option with paid hauling. Free recycling does not mean free home pickup.

Which electronics can go to Oregon E-Cycles?

DEQ's 2026 program guidance covers TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, printers and tablets. The expanded device list also includes equipment such as DVD players, game consoles, routers and modems. Check the exact device rather than assuming every item with a plug qualifies.

DEQ's consumer page explains that anyone can bring seven or fewer covered devices at one time. Households and qualifying small organizations have additional allowances. Call the participating site about your quantity, current hours and unloading arrangements, especially for a large or heavy TV.

List screens, computers, accessories and furniture separately. The TV recycling guide covers large-screen planning; the computer recycling guide covers preparation. For another device or an uncertain destination, use Metro's Find a Recycler and confirm acceptance directly.

Protect your information before handing over a device

Back up files you want to keep and verify the backup before erasing anything. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your model to remove accounts, reset the device and prepare it for another owner. DEQ's consumer page links to Microsoft and Apple guidance. Include smart TVs and game systems in this check, not just computers.

If equipment will not start, or contains business records, arrange suitable data handling before releasing it. Ask the data-service provider what its process and documentation cover. JunkPDX hauling does not include certified data erasure, drive destruction or a destruction certificate. Keep employer-owned devices out of the pickup until the owner authorizes removal.

Keep battery handling separate

The City of Portland's battery guidance says batteries and devices containing them do not belong in garbage or mixed recycling. Devices with built-in batteries do not qualify for the City's curbside battery collection. Leave embedded batteries in place; do not dismantle a device to reach one that is not easily removable.

Damaged, leaking or swollen batteries need a hazardous-waste destination. Ask Metro for guidance before planning transport. Our electronics and battery disposal guide links to the official collection instructions.

When paid pickup makes sense

If carrying a heavy TV downstairs or combining electronics with unwanted furniture makes self-haul impractical, ask JunkPDX to review the complete pickup. Send the device list, photos and access details, and disclose battery damage or other concerns before scheduling.

Review accepted items and restrictions, then request a free onsite estimate for approved hauling. Photos support a rough range; you approve the full price before loading. Data preparation and hazardous-waste arrangements remain separate from that removal scope.