Brown's Island Demolition Landfill Information

Brown's Island Demolition Landfill Information

Asbestos Information

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Brown's Island Demolition Landfill Information   Normal Operation Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Saturdays from April 1 to Sept. 30    Site Location Map 2895 Faragate Street Street Salem OR 97302 Phone (503) 588-5169 press "0"    Click here to find out about the: Eola Bend Park located near the Brown's Island Facility Holiday Office Closure Schedule The Brown’s Island Demolition Landfill is permitted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality as a demolition landfill.   The permit restricts the types of materials which may be accepted. Only the following materials are accepted: Ashes Asphalt Asphalt shingles Brick Concrete Dirt Fiberglass Formica Foundry sand Plaster Plastic pipe Rock Sand Sheetrock Tile Visqueen Vinyl flooring Window glass Styrofoam insulation Sod (less than 15% grass) Large stumps (over 6" in diameter at 24" above the soil line) Large timbers (larger than 6" x 6"x 4') excluding creosote or pressure treated timbers The charge for disposing of these materials is $10.15 per cubic yard, with a minimum charge of $10.15. Please note that lightweight materials (like Visqueen) may be disposed of for less money at the Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station because the rate is based on weight, not volume as it is at the Brown's Island Facility. Clean Visqueen and tarps can be recycled for free at the Salem-Keizer Recycling & Transfer Station. Payment Options:  Customers may pay with cash, personal checks, debit or credit cards including Master Card and Visa.  Please note that you will be required to show photo ID for checks and card payments. Marion County No Longer Accepts AMERICAN EXPRESS or DISCOVER Credit Cards. ASBESTOS: BY PERMIT ONLY.  Please click here for information about Asbestos removal, disposal, and shipment. Unacceptable Materials   Certain wastes are not acceptable for disposal at Marion County Disposal Facilities. If you have this type of waste, call the Marion County Department of Environmental Services for instructions on proper disposal. Disposal of household hazardous wastes is prohibited at the transfer stations in the paid disposal or the recycling areas.  Appropriate disposal is available for these items at our Household Hazardous Waste facility (located separately at the Salem-Keizer Transfer Station).  The facility is open on Thursdays and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.).  Individuals do not need an appointment, but businesses  must schedule an appointment and businesses will be charged a fee.  Click here for information about how to safely dispose of  these items and for information on how businesses can  schedule an appointment.     Household Hazardous Waste Info   The following materials are unacceptable: Hazardous waste Explosives Pathological and biological waste Radioactive materials Sewage sludge Animal remains greater than 65 pounds Cesspool and other human waste Syringes, needles and sharps Liquid waste Containers of oil Closed barrels, tanks, or containers Rail road ties and telephone poles Barrels, drums, or containers marked: Flammable, Dangerous, Poison, Corrosive, Oxidizer, Non-Flammable Gas, Explosives, or Radioactive. For specific disposal requirements, call 588-5169, press "0".   *Note Regarding Unrestrained Loads All unrestrained loads will be charged an additional $10.00 fee. This fee doubles for each repeated occurrence. An unrestrained load is defined as any load that can drop, sift, leak, blow or otherwise escape from the transporting vehicle. Trash in closed plastic bags that are below the sidewalls is acceptable. If bags are above sidewalls, they must be restrained with a rope, net or tarp. Tailgates shall be used.

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