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Benton County, OR Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Minimum frequency
At least once weekly (BCC 23.410(1))
Nonpayment notice
10 days written notice before service cutoff
Disposal requirement
DEQ-approved site only (BCC 23.410(3))
Hazardous waste
No holder required to collect it
Customer duty
Provide safe, unobstructed access to containers
Max fine
$500 per day for chapter violations

Summary

Franchised haulers in unincorporated Benton County must collect solid waste at least once a week under BCC § 23.410, and cannot refuse service to a paying resident except for specific reasons like nonpayment, blocked roads or hazardous weather. Holders must give a 10-day written notice before cutting off a delinquent account.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(1)A collection franchise holder shall provide for solid waste collection at least once weekly unless otherwise authorized by the Board or Department. In addition to serving regular customers, the holder shall pick up and haul away all solid waste at the request of any resident of Benton County in holder's service area. The Board may specify when remote, sparsely populated areas will be served and the service frequency. A holder shall not, without good cause, as determined by the Department, refuse to provide service to any person living or conducting business within its area in Benton County; except under 1 or more of the following conditions:(a)Upon nonpayment or incomplete payment of a billing for service within the time provided in the bill, provided that holder sends a written 10-day notice to the customer that service will be terminated unless full payment is made.

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Full Breakdown

410(1)). 705. 410(10)). 705 bars putting waste behind a locked or latched gate without the holder's authorization, bars blocking access to a container, and requires safe, reasonable access for collection crews; containers of 1 cubic yard or more need the holder's permission. 515.

Violations & Fines

A holder that drops or refuses service outside the six allowed grounds, or fails to meet the equipment and disposal standards in BCC 23.410, is in violation of BCC Chapter 23, subject to a fine up to $500 per day of continued violation and possible franchise or permit revocation after a 10-day cure notice (BCC 23.610(5), (8)). A customer who blocks container access or overloads pickup equipment risks losing normal service under the same chapter (BCC 23.705).

Frequently Asked Questions

How often must my trash be picked up in unincorporated Benton County?
At least once a week, under BCC § 23.410(1), unless the Board of Commissioners or Community Development Department authorizes a different schedule, which happens most often for remote, sparsely populated parts of the county where the Board can set a different frequency.
Can my hauler stop collecting my trash?
Only for specific reasons listed in BCC § 23.410(1): unpaid bills after a 10-day written notice, refusal to make a required advance payment, blocked road access, hazardous weather, an act of God or vandalism, or violating the customer service standards in BCC 23.705. Otherwise a holder cannot refuse service without good cause.
Does my hauler have to take hazardous waste?
No. BCC § 23.410(10) says no holder is required to store, collect, transport, dispose of or resource recover hazardous waste, though a holder can choose to handle it separately as long as it follows all applicable local, state and federal law.
What are my responsibilities as a customer?
BCC § 23.705 requires safe, reasonable access to your container and bars putting it behind a locked or latched gate without the holder's permission or blocking access to it. Containers of 1 cubic yard or larger need the holder's authorization, and disposal sites can charge a penalty fee for loads brought in uncovered under BCC 23.515.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Benton County

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