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DEADLINE:
MONDAYS
AT 5PM
Dispose of waste and nuisance items
for FREE!
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners along with Morrow County
Public Works Department and the Morrow County Compliance Planner are
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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
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Works office, 365 West Highway 74, Lexington, OR 97839.
hours of operation are
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Mon.-Thurs.
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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.