Medford is the largest city in Jackson County, Oregon with over 80,000 residents. To support the waste and recycling needs of households and businesses, the city offers municipal collection services.
This guide provides key details on Medford’s trash and recycling pickup schedules, how to look up your collection days, holiday service changes, and who to contact with questions.
Collection Schedule
Medford provides weekly garbage collection and every-other-week recycling pickup to residents. Specific days depend on your assigned route.
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Trash – Collected weekly on your designated day.
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Recycling – Pickup every other week on your scheduled day.
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Yard Debris – Weekly pickup with trash. Place leaves, branches, and other yard waste curbside.
Finding Your Pickup Days
You can lookup your assigned collection schedule using two options:
Schedule Lookup on RogueDisposal.com
Medford’s residential trash and recycling service is handled by Rogue Disposal & Recycling. Use their collection schedule tool to find your pickup calendar.
Medford Recycling Schedule PDF
The city publishes the residential collection calendar as a PDF each year. Find your street to see trash, recycling, and yard debris dates.
Holiday Schedule Changes
Collection is delayed by one day when a major holiday falls on a normal pickup day.
Observed holidays impacting service are:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
For example, if your regular trash day is Monday but the holiday falls on Monday, expect pickup on Tuesday that week instead.
Collection Rates and Fees
Medford households pay a monthly fee for garbage and recycling service based on your container size:
- 20 gallon bin: $17.05
- 35 gallon cart: $19.20
- 65 gallon cart: $23.55
- 95 gallon cart: $33.60
There is also a monthly $2.50 administrative fee per household.
Yard debris tags are $5.50 each and required for extra bags or bundles beyond what fits in your cart.
Oversized item pickup costs $10-$30 per item. Electronics recycling varies $5-$20 per item.
Waste and Recycling Policies
Medford follows standard policies for curbside trash and recycling:
- Carts must be out by 6:30 AM on your pickup day.
- All materials must fit inside bins with lids closed.
- No hazardous waste, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks, or electronics.
- Recyclables should be clean and loose – no bags.
- Extra yard debris requires purchase of tags.
- Bulky item and electronics pickup must be scheduled in advance.
See the residential service guide for full details.
Contact and Resources
Reach out to Rogue Disposal & Recycling or the City of Medford with any questions about trash and recycling collection:
Rogue Disposal & Recycling
8001 Table Rock Rd
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: 541-779-4161
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://roguedisposal.com
City of Medford Public Works
Phone: 541-774-2100
Website: https://www.medfordoregon.gov/PublicWorks
By looking up your assigned pickup schedule, planning for holidays, understanding fees, and following proper sorting rules, Medford residents can ensure their waste and recycling is handled smoothly. Contact Rogue Disposal or the city’s Public Works department for additional assistance.
Reference
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1672256084/medfordmaorg/yesn2pyzc9u2clthcvpw/Recycling2023-1.pdf
https://roguedisposal.com/resources/recycling-schedule