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West Van Material Recovery Center
West Van Material Recovery Center is a transfer station in Vancouver, WA, in Clark County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and appliances. Clark County has 8 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County, WA |
| Phone | (360) 737-1727 |
| Website | clark.wa.gov |
| Hours | Fri-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm These are the household hazardous waste drop-off hours. Call for general garbage drop-off hours; holiday and weather closures are posted by the operator, Columbia Resource Company. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint, batteries, motor oil, hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste, business hazardous waste |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Operator | Columbia Resource Company |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cityofvancouver.us, clark.wa.gov, clark.wa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Clark County
- Loads must be secured and covered. Unsecured loads can result in a state patrol citation and a surcharge at the transfer station. Source
- Household hazardous waste drop-off at the transfer stations is free for residents, up to 25 gallons or 200 pounds per visit. Each visit requires a short form confirming the waste is not from a business. Source
- Vancouver residents with active garbage service get one free curbside bulky-item pickup per year (up to five items, each under 100 pounds) plus one free major appliance pickup per year. Schedule with Waste Connections at 360-892-5370. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- 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
- Schnitzer Steel Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Daily: 8 am to 5 pm Garbage: $51 minimum / $176.70 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Fri-Sun: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metalAppliances
- Best Buy in Town Transfer station
- Columbia County Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Mon to Sat 8 am to 5 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Oil Re - Refining Hazardous waste drop-off
- Meadows Rock Hazardous waste drop-offConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous waste
More in Clark County
All 8 drop-off sites in Clark County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Washington
Frequently asked questions
Where is West Van Material Recovery Center?
6601 NW Old Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660.
What can I drop off at West Van Material Recovery Center?
West Van Material Recovery Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste and business hazardous waste.
Is West Van Material Recovery Center open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is West Van Material Recovery Center open?
Fri-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. These are the household hazardous waste drop-off hours. Call for general garbage drop-off hours; holiday and weather closures are posted by the operator, Columbia Resource Company..
What other transfer stations are near West Van Material Recovery Center?
Schnitzer Steel in Portland (3.5 mi), Metro Central Transfer Station in Portland (5.9 mi) and Central Transfer and Recycling Center in Vancouver (9.5 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Vancouver?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Oil Re - Refining, about 2.9 miles away.
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