Gresham, OR: bulky pickup & disposal rules
Electronics are not exclusively Metro-only: the July 2026 City tariff lists a paid electronics item category. The trip charge is in addition to relevant item charges.
Quick answer
Gresham residents can order an on-call large-item collection through their assigned franchised garbage hauler. This is a fee-based special pickup rather than a free automatic extra truck on normal cart day.
Electronics are not exclusively Metro-only: the July 2026 City tariff lists a paid electronics item category. The trip charge is in addition to relevant item charges; request the total from the assigned franchised hauler.
Who qualifies
Find which franchised company provides garbage service for the address before ordering. Rates may be regulated by Gresham for residential accounts but the booking and actual hauling are handled by the assigned company.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
The City’s itemized schedule includes several furniture and appliance categories. As examples from the City rate page at this draft date, couches or king mattresses are quoted at a higher item tier than desks or bicycles; the booking operator must determine the correct category, availability and prep.
Before setting anything out
Contact the assigned hauler to book the stop and get an all-in charge before putting the item out. The City’s July 1, 2026 rate schedule states $18 pickup fee per trip PLUS item charges (for example, $42 for an extra-large couch/king mattress, $29 for a large recliner, $16 for a medium desk). Heavy pieces above 250 pounds may incur a Metro tipping fee. Do not mistake the trip fee for the full sofa-disposal price.
What not to put in the bulky pile
Do not put hazardous chemicals, paint or other regulated waste into ordinary bulky collection. Do not tell residents that all electronics are Metro-only: Gresham’s July 1, 2026 city tariff explicitly includes a paid electronics category (example items: TV, laptop or printer) at $11 per item in addition to the $18 pickup fee per trip, subject to assigned-hauler acceptance and booking. Other specialty electronics may require a separate recycling route. Items over 250 pounds can have additional Metro tipping fees.
Where to take other large items
First identify the franchised hauler for the exact service address, then ask for the total price and pickup conditions. The City’s current tariff includes a paid electronics collection category as well as itemized furniture/appliance pickup; Metro remains an alternative for eligible drop-off or recycling items, not the exclusive disposal route for all electronics. Ask the receiving facility about acceptance, location, hours and fees before travel.