Each Fall in Jackson County, there are a variety of programs offered to help homes and businesses manage the leaves that fall from trees, diverting them from storm drains, the landfill, and burn piles.
2024 Leaf Collection Programs
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Leaf Exchange Program – Jackson County Air Quality: The Leaf Exchange Program gives residents an alternative to burning leaves, which contributes to particulate matter and other pollutants in the air. Jackson County Air Quality compiles a contact list of people who have leaves to dispose of, and another list of those who are looking for leaves to make compost. Leaf donors and leaf recipients can then contact each other to arrange for pick up and delivery of the leaves. To add your name to the list, contact Jackson County Air Quality, 541.774.8207.
City of Ashland & Talent Free Leaf Drop-off Days: Sundays, Nov 24 and Dec 8 only,
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ashland and Talent residents can drop-off leaves for free at the Valley View Transfer Station (3000 N. Valley View Rd). Plastic and paper bags will need to be emptied and taken away. Branches and other yard debris are not accepted. Residential generators only – no contractors or landscapers. Questions? Call Recology Ashland at 541.482.1471
Cities of Ashland & Talent Year-Round Pre-paid Leaf Bag Program: Residents of Ashland and Talent may visit the Recology Ashland office at 170 Oak St. and get five pre-paid 30-gallon leaf bags for $14.50 per set. Be prepared to show identification. Leaves only; branches and other yard debris are not accepted. On trash collection day, during a green debris/recycle week, place bags at the curb. If you do not subscribe to green debris service, call the office to schedule a pick-up. Unused bags may be used anytime throughout the year. There is a 35 lb. limit on bags. 541.482.1471
Cities of Ashland & Talent Year-Round Pre-paid Leaf Bag Program: Residents of Ashland and Talent may visit the Recology Ashland office at 170 Oak St. and get 5 pre-paid biodegradable bags for $14.50 per set. Be prepared to show identification. Leaves only; branches and other yard debris are not accepted. On trash collection day, during a green debris/recycle week, place bags at the curb. If you do not subscribe to green debris service, call the office to schedule a pick-up. Unused bags may be used anytime throughout the year. There is a 35 lb. limit on bags. 541.482.1471
Rogue Disposal Transfer Station Leaf Drop-off: 8001 Table Rock Road, drop-off leaves and other green waste for $11.80 per cubic yard (1 yard minimum charge). Bags, cans and other receptacles must be emptied in the designated area. Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00am to 5:00pm, closed Sunday, year-round. For more information go to www.roguedisposal.com or call 541.779.4161
City of Central Point Leaf Pick-up: Nov 18-20 & Dec 13 only; collection by Rogue Disposal. Bagged leaves only; bags with branches or any other debris will not be collected. Maximum bag size is 33 gallon. Bags must weigh less than 40 lbs. and should be tied closed. Place bags in the public right of way the night before or by 6:30 a.m. the day of leaf pick up. It is against City ordinance to blow leaves into the street, as it clogs storm drains. 541.664.3321, ext. 241
City of Eagle Point Annual leaf Pick-up: November 1st, Eagle Point residents only. Bagged leaves only; Take the bagged leaves to dumpsters that will be strategically placed throughout the city. Go to the website at www.cityofeaglepoint.org/259/leaf-drop-off for all the program information and to see a map showing the location of the dumpsters.
City of Medford Leaf Collection: Nov 4-Dec 27. Anyone within Medford city limits is eligible for leaf pickup by Rogue Disposal & Recycling at no charge. Place leaves in 33 gallon heavy-duty plastic bags, tie them shut and put them at the curb (if you don’t have a curb, place bags off the roadway, approximately 8 ft. from the pavement). Every few weeks, a crew will be by to pick up the bags, though it will not necessarily occur on your regular trash day. Bags with branches and other debris will not be collected. Bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. Medford residents who wish to participate in the collection program must provide their own bags. Questions? Go to www.roguedisposal.com or call Rogue Disposal at 541.779.4161
City of Phoenix Leaf Collection Day: Monday, Dec 9 only; collection by Rogue Disposal. Bagged leaves only; bags with branches and other debris will not be collected. Bags must not weigh more than 40 lbs. and be tied shut. Place bags at the curb by 7:00 a.m. For more information call Phoenix Public Works, 541.535.2226
City of Rogue River Annual Leaf Pick-up: Begins mid-October and runs through December, within Rogue River city limits only. Pile your leaves for collection. Piles need to be within the reach of a 6-foot vacuum hose, but not behind fences, in the gutters, or the street. If you bag your leaves the bags should be in a driveway or in the front yard, not blocking the sidewalk. 33-gal max and at least 1.5 mil thick. Leaves only; no grass, branches, rocks, animal droppings etc. If any items other than leaves are included, the pile or bags will not be collected. Questions? Contact the city at 541.582.4401
White City Leaf Collection Day: Service Area is North of Hwy 140, east of Hwy 62, south of Avenue H, and west of Atlantic Avenue, with a few additions. Wed Dec 11 only; collection by Rogue Disposal & Southern Oregon Sanitation. Bagged leaves only; bags with branches and other debris will not be collected. Bags must not be larger than 33 gallons and not weigh more than 40 lbs. and be tied shut. Place bags at the curb by 6:30 a.m. Questions before collection? Go to www.jacksoncounty.org/leaves Questions on collection day, contact your garbage provider.
Compost in Your Own Backyard: Year-round. Composting is easy, inexpensive and fun. Watch your leaves and grass clippings become a useful soil amendment for your garden, lawn or houseplants. Abundant instructions are available on the web, or contact Jackson County Recycling Partnership, www.jcrecycle.org
Year-round Curbside Yard Debris Collection:
Recology Ashland: Call for service area and pricing. 541.482.1471
Rogue Disposal & Recycling: Subscription service available in most areas. 541.779.4161
Southern Oregon Sanitation: Subscription service available. Eagle Point area call 541.826.5691
Year-round Yard Debris Drop-off Sites:
Rogue Transfer & Recycling: Fee applies. 8001 Table Rock Rd., White City 541.779.4161
Valley View Transfer Station: Fee applies. 3000 N Valley View Rd., Ashland. 541.482.1471
Hilton Landscape Supply: Fee applies. 8087 Blackwell Rd., Central Point. 541.664.3374