What We Accept
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What We Don’t Take
Hazardous Waste
We cannot remove hazardous materials.
All hazardous materials can be delivered to Metro Transfer Stations (Central & South) for hazardous waste collection.
- For a full list of materials we cannot haul, see:
https://www.oregonmetro.gov/waste-disposal-and-prevention/need-get-rid-something/household-hazardous-waste/common-hazardous - Paint, stains, solvents, and chemical cleaners
- Gasoline, oil, and other fuels
- Propane tanks and other pressurized cylinders
- Batteries of any kind
- Batteries are considered hazardous waste
- Batteries must be removed from devices
- We cannot take batteries in any form
- Medical waste, needles, and sharps
- Ammunition, fireworks, or explosives
Asbestos-containing materials (These items cannot be removed)
*Romex wiring is exempt from testing
-Interior walls and ceilings
-Acoustical tiles
-Glue dots
-Plaster
-Textured surfaces
–Exterior walls
-Cement siding
-Stucco
–Flooring
-Vinyl tiles
-Sheet vinyl
-Mastic adhesives
–Insulation / fireproofing
-Block insulation
-Boiler insulation
-Spray-applied insulation
-Vermiculite
-MonoKote
-Sink undercoating
-Thermal system insulation
*Fiberglass, cellulose, and mineral wool are exempt from testing
–Gaskets
-Furnace gaskets
-Mechanical gaskets
-Boiler gaskets
-Wood stove gaskets
*Automotive gaskets are exempt from testing
–Heating materials
-White paper or seam tape on ducts
-Air-duct cement
-Air-duct insulation
–Roofing materials
-Asphalt shingles
-Tar paper
-Felt
-Silver or white roofing paint
-Nicolite paper
–Fire-related materials
-Fire doors
-Fire or kiln brick
-Fireproofing materials
–Various compounds
-Window glazing
-Adhesives
-Caulks
-Patching compounds
-Mastics
-Vapor barrier products
*Plastic or synthetic materials (e.g., Tyvek) are exempt from testing
–Electrical
-Switch gear
-Circuit boxes
-Fuse panels
-Wiring with cloth insulation
We’ll tell you fast if we can take it (and what prep is needed).
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When you choose G.I. Junk Removal for your junk removal and hauling needs, you are supporting the Veterans who own and operate our company. Also, because we are local and independently owned, your money stays right here in our community. When you use a large franchise like 1-800-Got-Junk, College Hunks, Junk Kings, etc, a hefty portion of the money you spend leaves the Portland Metro area for good.
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