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The Morrow County Board of Commissioners along with Morrow County Public Works Department and the Morrow County Compliance Planner are ȱ¢ excited to announce an ȱȱ opportunity to dispose of waste and nuisance items for FREE! The County is offering one FREE voucher for every Non City Morrow County resident household. This voucher will be good for one free 4ft X 6ft X 2ft ($15.00 value) load of waste at one of the two Morrow County transfer stations. Note: that the disposing of large items; mattress, couch, refrigerators, freezers, and other large appliances can be disposed of for free at any time; paint, Oil or latex based, and electronics included. These vouchers will be offered at a first come first serve basis, be sure to check in and pick up your voucher at The Planning office located at 215 NE Main Ave. Irrigon, OR 97844, hours of operation are Mon - Fri 8AM-5PM - Or the Public ¢ȱȱȱȱȱ Works office, 365 West Highway 74, Lexington, OR 97839. hours of operation are ȱȱ¢ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǯ Mon.-Thurs. 6:30AM-5PM ȱ The Voucher is good for one FREE 4ft X 6ft X 2 FT ($15.00 value) and will begin January 4, 2025, to June 29, 2025. So don’t stress over times, don’t stress over days, tackle these pesky to-dos on your time. Voucher expires June 29, 2025. Only requirement is to present proof of County residence at the time of voucher pickup. For information regarding 2025 City clean up initiatives or other projects be sure to contact your local City Hall.
