Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Cottage Grove Transfer Station
Cottage Grove Transfer Station is a transfer station in Lane County, OR, listed under Cottage Grove. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 39 other drop-off sites in Lane County.
| Address | 78760 Sears Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Lane County, OR |
| Phone | (541) 942-8986 |
| Website | lanecounty.org |
| Hours | Wed-Sat: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Days and hours subject to change without notice; closed on major holidays. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances |
| Not accepted | tires over 20 inches, commercial or heavy-duty tires, propane tanks over 5 gallons, hazardous waste |
| Payment | cash, check, card |
| Operator | Lane County |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: lanecounty.org, lanecountyor.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Lane County
- Rural transfer sites accept up to 10 cubic yards of garbage per customer per day (Glenwood excluded). Put garbage in first and recycling last to qualify for the $1.00 recycling discount (10 lb minimum). Source
- Cash and in-state checks are accepted at every site; cards are accepted everywhere except London, Low Pass, McKenzie Bridge, Sharps Creek and Swisshome. Oregon E-Cycles electronics are taken at 9 of the 15 transfer stations, up to seven items per visit. Source
- Short Mountain Landfill (84777 Dillard Access Rd, Eugene) is closed to the public and open to authorized commercial account holders only. Source
- Walton Transfer Station is permanently closed as of Aug 10, 2026; the county points former users to Swisshome or Veneta. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Cottage Grove Garbage Transfer station
- Hours: Fri-Sat: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Garbage, up to 1 cubic yard (minimum fee): $25.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTiresAppliances
- Hours: Sat: 9 am to 5 pm Garbage, up to 1 cubic yard (minimum fee): $25.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresAppliances
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Garbage, up to 1 cubic yard (minimum fee): $25.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresAppliances
- Hours: Sat: 9 am to 5 pm Garbage, up to 1 cubic yard (minimum fee): $25.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Garbage and construction & demolition: $123.10 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Delta Sand & Gravel Demolition Landfill Hazardous waste drop-offConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous waste
More in Lane County
All 40 drop-off sites in Lane County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Oregon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cottage Grove Transfer Station?
78760 Sears Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Cottage Grove Transfer Station?
Cottage Grove Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: tires over 20 inches, commercial or heavy-duty tires, propane tanks over 5 gallons and hazardous waste.
Is Cottage Grove Transfer Station open to the public?
As far as we know: run by the county, city or a waste district.
How much does it cost to dump at Cottage Grove Transfer Station?
Garbage, up to 1 cubic yard (minimum fee): $25.00; Garbage over 1 cubic yard: +$7.00 per each 0.5 cubic yard; Construction & demolition over 1 cubic yard: +$10.00 per each 0.5 cubic yard; Rubble, roofing, stumps, rock, dirt: $52.00 per cubic yard. Fees effective Aug 10, 2026 through July 2027; seniors 60+ and veterans get $1.00 off per load; fees may change without notice.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Cottage Grove Transfer Station open?
Wed-Sat: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Days and hours subject to change without notice; closed on major holidays..
What other transfer stations are near Cottage Grove Transfer Station?
Cottage Grove Garbage in Cottage Grove (2.6 mi), Creswell Transfer Station in Creswell (8.2 mi) and London Transfer Station in Cottage Grove (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Cottage Grove?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Glenwood Central Receiving Station, about 17 miles away.
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