Transfer Station Will Close July 30–31 For Paving Improvements - 06/08/26

Facility will reopen Aug. 1; customers encouraged to plan ahead.

The Columbia County Transfer Station will close July 30 and July 31 while paving improvements are completed at the facility.

The facility, located at 1601 Railroad Ave. in St. Helens, will reopen at 8 a.m. on Aug. 1. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and make disposal arrangements before the temporary closure.

“These paving improvements will help us maintain a safe and efficient facility for the community,” said Tatum Flowers, Columbia County Solid Waste Coordinator. “We encourage customers to plan ahead and review alternative disposal options before the closure.”

During the closure, customers may use alternative disposal facilities in Portland and Longview. Residents should contact those facilities directly for current hours, accepted materials, fees, and other site-specific information.

Alternative disposal locations include:

• Metro Central Transfer Station, 6161 N.W. 61st Ave., Portland
• Longview Transfer Station, 1150 3rd Ave., Longview, Washington
• Far West Recycling, 12820 N.E. Marx St., Portland

A flyer containing closure information and alternative disposal locations will be shared through Columbia County communication channels prior to the closure.

For questions, contact the Columbia County Solid Waste Coordinator at 503-397-7259.

About Columbia County’s Solid Waste Program

Columbia County plans, organizes, and directs recycling, reuse, waste reduction, and household hazardous waste management programs throughout its 657-square-mile area. The County also operates a transfer station in St. Helens and administers solid waste collection services and events across its unincorporated areas.