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Curious about what we do? Questions about local waste collection? We’ve got answers below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, feel free to reach out to our team.
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No. Each of the eight hauling companies that serve Marion County are individually owned. Many of them are multi-generational small businesses that have served the region for decades. Learn more on our Haulers page.
Yes. In fact, they can dispose of just about anything, from extra garbage to mattresses to appliances. Check with your local hauler for item limitations and pricing.
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Use our Find My Hauler tool to determine which local hauler serves your neighborhood. From there, use the provided website link or contact info to reach out to your hauler directly and set up your service.
No. Each of the hauling companies that make up the Association are individually owned and operate independently. Under the waste franchise agreement, collection rates are set by local governments. The Mid Valley Haulers Association advocates for rates that provide fair compensation for haulers and stable costs for our neighbors; within that set rate, each hauling company has their own individual margins and must work to provide a high standard of service at the best price.
The Mid Valley Haulers Association promotes collaboration among Marion County’s eight individually owned waste collection companies to improve and advance local waste management. Together we:
- Share information and implement strategies to create a healthy local waste system and support our members
- Ensure area service needs are communicated and efficiently met
- Promote community awareness of responsible waste practices
- Advocate for local governments to set rates that provide both fair compensation for haulers and low cost for our neighbors
In a franchise system, waste collection is operated by local companies—in Marion County, the eight individually owned haulers that make up the Mid Valley Haulers Association—under a franchise agreement with area governments. These local governments determine each hauler’s territory, and the agreement also sets service levels, pricing, and performance standards.
Marion County operates under a waste franchise system. This means that local hauling companies are contracted by the county to provide waste services to specific areas throughout the region.
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No. While MVHA advocates for rates that provide fair compensation for haulers and stable costs for residents, under Marion County’s waste franchise system all waste fees are regulated by local governments and county and city commissioners set local collection rates.