Reducing waste together.

Waste in Marion County

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pounds of material sent to the burner or landfill annually

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pounds of material sent to recycling facilities annually

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pounds of material sent to the composting facility annually

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Garbage truck works in the city street

who is my hauler?

[hauler]: the company hired to pick up trash, compost & recycling.


Marion County has a franchise agreement with haulers, meaning certain haulers are assigned geographic regions.



what goes in my bin?

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Mixed Recycling

Paper & cardboard; Plastic bottles & jugs; Metal cans.

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Mixed Organics

All food; Some paper; Plants / Yard debris.

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Small Recycling

Household batteries; Household paint; Used motor oil; Antifreeze; Vegetable oil; Glass bottles & jars.

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can I recycle this?

Recycling is only beneficial if it is done correctly. Adding a non-recycable item into your bin could mean your whole bin has to go to the trash. Know before you throw.


Download the Mid-Valley Curbside Collection App on your smartphone to quickly search how to dispose of specific items. It will even give you reminders to set our your bins each week!


don’t let good food go bad

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$1,600

Spoiled food costs the average Oregon household $1,600 a year!

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tips to prevent waste

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Meal prep & organize your fridge

Producing, manufacturing & shipping food takes an enormous amount of natural resources. Wasting food not only wastes resources, but wastes money too. Prevent food waste by planning your meals & keeping your fridge tidy.

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Purchase used electronics

Refurbished electronics use less raw materials, reduce water consumption from manufacturing & have less carbon emissions. Even better, did you know that Garten Services refurbishes & sells electronics? Computer monitors, laptops & more! Learn more here.

Donation Box with Clothes, Books, School Supplies and Toys for Charity

Join your local Buy Nothing Group

Buy Nothing is a Facebook group & app, that allows neighbors to share resources without strings attached. Need to replace an old appliance? Chances are someone in your neighborhood has one they don’t need! Find your group here.

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Purchase high-quality products

Whether it’s clothing or kids toys, some products are not manufactured to last. If you do need to buy something new, invest in products that are manufactured to last. Check the product reviews to see what people are saying!

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Bring your own to-go containers

Dining out? Don’t forget to bring your own to-go containers for left overs. It not only helps to prevent Styrofoam and plastic pollution, but it cuts down on costs for restaurants as well!

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Repair it, don’t replace it

It can be so easy to toss items that need repair, rather than fixing it. Marion County is trying to change that. Attend a Repair Fair to fix appliances, jewelry & clothing! Stay up to date on all Marion County Repair Fair events.

learn how to recycle right

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Recycling contamination is a problem. If the wrong materials end up in the wrong bin, it could cause the entire load to be landfilled.


When in doubt, throw it out.

events in Keizer

Toy Swap

Find free toys, games & books for all the kids in your life. Find out more.

Trashy Tuesday

Keep litter out of our waterways! Join us for monthly summer litter clean up events! Sign up here.

Our River

Join the movement to get outdoors during these waste-free events. Find an event near you!