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

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

Key Facts

System
County-franchised private haulers
Citation
Marion County Code 8.05.100
Garbage frequency
Typically weekly
Recycling frequency
Every other week
Haulers
Valley Recycling, Loren's, others

Summary

In Marion County, residential garbage and recycling collection is provided by private franchised haulers (such as Valley Recycling/Loren's) regulated under the county Solid Waste Management code (MCC 8.05). It is unlawful for any unfranchised hauler to collect waste for compensation. Standard service is weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling.

City-specific rules exist: Salem has its own pickup rules & schedules rules that differ from Marion County's county-level regulations. If you live in Salem, check the city-specific page instead.

Except as provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to store, collect, transport, or dispose of any solid waste, recyclable material or compostable material for compensation unless the person is franchised in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

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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

Marion County Code Chapter 8.05 (Ord. 1309) runs a franchised solid-waste collection system. Under MCC 8.05.100, it is unlawful for any person to store, collect, transport, or dispose of solid waste, recyclable material, or compostable material for compensation unless franchised by the county. Residents in unincorporated Marion County and served cities arrange curbside service through the assigned franchised hauler (for example, Valley Recycling and Disposal or Loren's Sanitation), which provides weekly garbage pickup and every-other-week recycling. MCC 8.05.150 also makes it unlawful to let solid waste collect and remain on a lot, and requires waste to be removed within 48 hours of vacating a premises. Salem, Keizer, and Woodburn coordinate collection under their own franchise agreements.

Violations & Fines

Providing unfranchised collection service, or allowing solid waste to accumulate on a premises, is unlawful under MCC 8.05 and enforceable through the county solid-waste code and nuisance abatement (MCC 8.10).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who picks up my trash in Marion County?
A private hauler franchised by the county (such as Valley Recycling or Loren's) provides your curbside garbage and recycling; only franchised haulers may collect waste for pay under MCC 8.05.100.
Can I hire any hauler I want?
No. Collection franchises are exclusive by area under MCC 8.05, so you use the franchised hauler assigned to your address.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Marion County

Bulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Height LimitsSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Curb Color RulesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Loading ZonesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Abandoned VehiclesSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Material RestrictionsSome Restrictions

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