Marion County, OR Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Facility
- Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station
- Address
- 3250 Deer Park Dr. SE, Salem
- General garbage
- $130.00/ton ($30 minimum)
- Yard waste
- $80.00/ton ($20 minimum)
- Curbside bulky limit
- 60 pounds per bundle
Summary
Marion County residents can self-haul bulky waste to the Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station, 3250 Deer Park Dr. SE, Salem, open 7 days a week. General garbage is $130.00 per ton ($30 minimum); yard waste is $80.00 per ton. Curbside bulky items bundled for a hauler may not exceed 60
Unless the collector and the customer have arranged for special service collection or special equipment for handling bulky waste materials, it shall be securely tied in bundles or placed in boxes, sacks, or other receptacles. Bulky waste so bundled shall not exceed 60 pounds in weight.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 1489, passed April 15, 2026).
Full Breakdown
For self-haul, the Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station at 3250 Deer Park Dr. SE, Salem accepts residential and commercial garbage, yard debris, tires, and appliances for a fee, and takes many recyclables (car batteries, electronics, scrap metal, motor oil) for free. Posted rates are $130.00 per ton for general garbage (minimum $30.00) and $80.00 per ton for yard waste (minimum $20.00). For curbside bulky-waste collection, Marion County Code 8.05.120 requires bulky items to be securely tied in bundles or placed in boxes or sacks, and bundled bulky waste may not exceed 60 pounds in weight unless the customer arranges special service. Marion County's waste stream also feeds the Covanta Marion waste-to-energy facility in Brooks.
Violations & Fines
Depositing hazardous or unaccepted materials, or dumping outside approved sites, violates MCC 8.05.080 and 8.05.160 and state law; improper bulky-waste handling is enforced under the county solid-waste code.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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