Marion residents, it's time to gather your garden gloves and rakes because the City has just rolled out the curbside yard waste schedule for 2025. According to the City of Marion's official announcement on Monday, the weekly collection kicks off on Monday, April 14, and will continue until Friday, December 12.
Getting rid of those pesky leaves and lawn debris is a breeze if you follow the city's guidelines. Collections typically occur the day after your normal trash goes out. However, those with a history of delinquent sanitation and sewer account balances need to settle up before getting this service. Just don't go overboard — there's a three-bag or three-bundle limit per week, and the city is quite clear about the size restrictions for those branch bundles.
"Note: Residents with an excessive delinquent sanitation and sewer account balance are not eligible for curbside pick-up of yard waste," the city warned, so keep your account in check to avoid service disruption. As in previous years, grass clippings aren't part of the curbside collection deal, but you can still eliminate them at no cost.
Outdoor Resource Supply — located at 560 Barks Rd. W. — is the go-to spot for disposing of grass clippings and excess yard waste. Remember that you'll need to demonstrate proof of city residency before being allowed to dump, and an employee must weigh all waste before discarding it. Plastic bags are a no-go at this facility, so consider snagging some biodegradable paper bags from your local retailer.
And before you consider leaving a fallen tree out for pick-up, remember the City of Marion's policy: "The City of Marion is not responsible for the collection and/or disposal of trees or large amounts of brush cut and/or removed from personal property." Instead, haul those larger waste items to Outdoor Resource Supply, where city residents get to dump them for free. Call them at 740-914-8227 if you need more deets on what they’ll take or to find out their hours of operation.
