Medford Trash Pickup, Recycling Week & Yard Debris Schedule 2026
This guide is built for a Medford resident who needs the practical answer fast: your address-based pickup day, weekly trash, red-lid recycling weeks, optional green-lid yard debris weeks, holiday delays, missed pickup steps, bulky item help, glass and electronics drop-off, and Rogue Transfer Station rules.
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Medford trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based and handled by Rogue Disposal & Recycling. Regular residential trash is weekly. Curbside recycling is every other week. Optional yard debris service is also every other week. If you have both recycling and yard debris service, the red-lid and green-lid carts usually alternate weeks on the same weekday as garbage.
Put carts out by 6:30 AM on your scheduled day. White arrows should face the street, wheels should be flush against the sidewalk or shoulder, lids should close, and carts need clearance from vehicles, other carts and obstacles.
Medford Pickup Day Lookup — Use Your Exact Address Before You Put Carts Out
Medford’s pickup day is not something you should guess from a neighbour. Rogue Disposal uses an address lookup that shows your property’s collection calendar. This matters because your garbage day may be simple, but your recycling and yard debris weeks can alternate.
The most useful resident habit is to check the address calendar when you first move in, then sign up for reminders. Rogue’s schedule page lets residents enter a service address and receive phone or email reminders for pickup day, service alerts and schedule changes.
Open Rogue’s collection schedule page
Use the official address lookup, not an old screenshot or a neighbour’s calendar.
Enter your service address
The calendar shows your regular pickup day and whether the current week is a recycling or yard debris week.
Save recycling and yard debris reminders separately
Trash is weekly, but recycling and yard debris are not. The alternating carts are what residents usually forget.
Check holiday weeks
New Year’s Day and Christmas Day are the two regular-service holidays Rogue lists as affecting the pickup schedule.
Official lookup: Enter your Medford address to see your trash, recycling and yard debris calendar.
Search Pickup CalendarMedford Pickup Morning Checklist — What to Check Before 6:30 AM
Medford’s system is easy only after you separate the three carts. Your garbage cart is weekly. Your red-lid recycling cart is every other week. Your green-lid yard debris cart is optional and every other week. If you have both the red and green carts, they generally alternate.
Regular household trash goes out every week. Everything should fit inside the roll cart with the lid closed. Extra bags can trigger additional charges.
Household recycling is every other week. Recyclables should be loose, not bagged. Use the schedule lookup to confirm if this is your recycling week.
Yard debris service is optional and every other week. Do not bag yard debris. Leaves, grass, weeds and approved woody material go loose in the cart.
Medford shortcut: If today is trash day but you are unsure about the red-lid or green-lid cart, open the Rogue schedule lookup. Do not place both alternating carts out unless your address calendar shows they are due.
Medford Cart Set-Out Rules — Arrows, Lids, Spacing, Bike Lanes and Blocked Carts
Rogue Disposal uses automated roll-cart service, so cart placement matters. If a vehicle, another cart, tree, power line or basketball hoop blocks the automated arm, your cart can be skipped even if it was out on the correct day.
- Have carts out by 6:30 AM on your scheduled pickup day.
- Place wheels flush against the sidewalk or shoulder.
- If you have a bike lane, place the cart up on the sidewalk.
- Point the white arrows toward the street.
- Keep the lid fully closed and the cart level-full.
- Keep carts at least 5 feet away from cars.
- Keep carts clear from trees, basketball hoops and power lines.
- Do not overfill the cart so the lid stays open.
- Do not place carts behind parked vehicles.
- Do not wedge carts between obstacles.
- Do not bag recyclables.
- Do not bag yard debris in the green-lid cart.
- Do not place bulky items curbside without arranging service.
Missed-pickup trap: If the cart was not out by 6:30 AM, Rogue says extra trash may be accepted the following week at no charge to make up for what was missed because the cart was late. But if the cart was overfilled, blocked, past due or improperly placed, different rules or charges may apply.
Medford Recycling Pickup — Every-Other-Week Red-Lid Cart, No Bags and Glass Drop-Off
Medford residential recycling is picked up every other week when you have trash service. Rogue Disposal’s red-lid recycling cart is for commingled household recycling. The biggest mistake is bagging recyclables or adding items that belong at a depot instead of curbside.
- Use the address calendar to confirm your recycling week.
- Place recyclables loose in the red-lid cart.
- Flatten cardboard when possible.
- Keep the cart level-full with the lid closed.
- Keep recycling cart spacing the same as trash cart spacing.
- Bagging recyclables in plastic bags.
- Putting yard debris in the recycling cart.
- Putting household trash in the red-lid cart.
- Putting electronics, batteries or hazardous material curbside.
- Assuming every week is recycling week.
Glass, electronics, batteries and hard-to-recycle items
Some items that feel recyclable do not belong in the curbside red-lid cart. City of Medford and Rogue Disposal resources point residents toward drop-off options for glass, electronics, household hazardous waste and other special materials.
Not sure where it goes? Use Rogue’s waste disposal guide or City of Medford recycling resources before placing questionable items in the red-lid cart.
Waste Disposal GuideMedford Yard Debris Pickup — Optional Every-Other-Week Green Cart Service
Yard debris is not the same as regular trash. It is an optional subscription service with a green-lid 95-gallon roll cart. Rogue lists it as every-other-week pickup on the same day as garbage. If you also have recycling, yard debris and recycling are picked up on alternating weeks.
- Grass clippings.
- Floral trimmings.
- Leaves.
- Vegetation and weeds.
- Garden waste.
- Brush and woody material up to 4 inches in diameter and 48 inches long.
- No plastic bags.
- No dirt, rocks, concrete or sod.
- No bark.
- No pots or plant trays.
- No processed wood.
- No trash.
Leaf-season note: Rogue’s leaf program usually runs in November and December. Residents using the leaf collection program must provide their own heavy-duty bags, and bags may not be larger than 33 gallons. For current leaf rules, call Rogue before filling bags.
Medford Bulky Item Pickup — Mattresses, Appliances, Sofas, Large TVs and Junk Removal
Medford does not use a simple free monthly bulky-item route. Rogue Disposal offers a separate junk removal and bulky pickup service for items that are too heavy, oversized or awkward for regular carts.
- Mattresses and box springs.
- Sofas and chairs.
- Refrigerators and appliances.
- Large televisions.
- Rusty swing sets and awkward outdoor items.
- Oversized household junk that does not fit in a cart.
- Contact Rogue first.
- Explain the item clearly.
- Ask if an on-site consultation is needed.
- Get a quote before setting anything out.
- Do not leave bulky items at the curb without approval.
- Compare the cost with self-hauling to Rogue Transfer Station.
Bulky item help: Rogue’s official bulky pickup service provides quote-based removal for oversized items.
Bulky Pickup InfoMedford 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule — Only New Year’s Day and Christmas Day Delay Regular Pickup
Rogue Disposal’s residential trash FAQ states that Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are the only two holidays that affect the regular trash and recycling pickup schedule. Most other holidays run on the normal schedule unless Rogue posts a service alert for weather, fire, road conditions or route changes.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day | Likely Resident Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Thursday routes move to Friday; Friday routes may move to Saturday. Verify with Rogue. |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | No regular delay listed by Rogue for standard collection. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Saturday | No weekday pickup impact for most homes; transfer station holiday hours may differ. |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | No regular delay listed by Rogue for standard collection. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | No regular residential delay listed, but transfer station closes all day. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Friday routes may move to Saturday. Verify holiday notice from Rogue. |
Do not copy another city’s holiday rule. Medford’s Rogue Disposal holiday rule is different from many municipal systems. Some cities delay every route after several holidays; Rogue lists only New Year’s Day and Christmas Day for regular service impacts.
Missed Trash Pickup in Medford — What to Check Before Calling Rogue Disposal
If trash, recycling or yard debris was not collected, call Rogue Disposal at 541-779-4161 or use their contact options. But before you call, check the reasons Rogue commonly lists for missed or rejected carts.
Was the cart out by 6:30 AM?
If the cart was late, the driver may have already passed. Rogue says extra trash may be accepted the following week at no charge when missed because the cart was not out on time.
Was the correct alternating cart out?
Recycling and yard debris are every other week. The red-lid cart and green-lid cart can alternate, so check the address calendar before reporting.
Was the cart blocked or overfilled?
Blocked carts cannot be emptied by the automated arm. Overfilled carts may trigger additional trash charges because everything must fit inside with the lid closed.
Was the account current?
Rogue says service may be temporarily suspended if an account is past due. If you are a tenant, some service changes may need landlord authorization.
Missed pickup contact: Call Rogue Disposal customer service Monday through Friday during business hours.
Call 541-779-4161Rogue Transfer & Recycling — Medford Area Drop-Off for Trash, Yard Debris, Electronics and Special Materials
For overflow trash, bulky items, yard debris, electronics and some materials that do not belong curbside, Rogue Transfer & Recycling in White City is the main local drop-off option. The facility is located at 8001 Table Rock Road, White City, OR.
- Household trash and old furniture.
- Yard debris drop-off.
- Electronics recycling for many household electronics.
- Recycling depot materials.
- Mattress and box spring recycling for Jackson County residents.
- Glass drop-off options.
- Check current hours and construction notices.
- Use the live webcams if lines may be long.
- Know whether your load is loose, compacted, yard debris or special material.
- Bring payment; rates can change.
- Avoid the busiest noon-to-5 PM window when possible.
Rogue Transfer Station Map
Medford Waste Video Guide — Rogue Disposal Curbside Carts and Extra Pickups
Rogue Disposal publishes an official video page explaining how curbside carts connect to trash, recycling, yard debris, bulk pickup, transfer station services and other waste-related options. This is useful for Medford homeowners, tenants and new residents who want a quick visual overview of the company behind the black, red and green roll carts.
Best for: New residents, tenants, homeowners with extra junk, and Medford customers unsure how Rogue Disposal connects curbside carts, bulky pickup, recycling, transfer station disposal and special services.
This official Rogue Disposal video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, recycling weeks, yard debris weeks, missed collection, cart sizes, transfer station hours, fees, rates, holiday delays and service alerts, residents should still verify details through Rogue Disposal’s official schedule lookup and customer service links.
Medford Oregon Trash Pickup Phone Numbers, Office, Map and Official Resources
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue Disposal Customer Service | 541-779-4161 | Missed pickup, damaged cart, billing, extra trash, yard debris signup, bulky pickup help. |
| Downtown Office | One West Main, Suite 401, Medford, OR | In-person Rogue customer service and payment option. |
| Transfer Station | 8001 Table Rock Road, White City, OR | Trash drop-off, yard debris, recycling depot, electronics and certain special materials. |
| City of Medford Public Works | 541-774-2000 | City recycling information, local recycling partnerships, public works routing. |
| Leaf Hotline | 541-608-1012 | Rogue leaf collection program questions during the seasonal program window. |
Official Medford and Rogue Disposal Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Internal Links for Recycling, Bulky Pickup and Holiday Rules
These related trash-pickup.org guides help residents compare pickup rules, holiday delays, bulky-item scheduling and cart systems across similar city pages. They also help users move to related waste topics instead of landing on a dead-end article.
Medford Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with Rogue Disposal & Recycling or the City of Medford. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate garbage trucks, recycling routes, yard debris service, bulky pickup, billing, transfer station operations or customer service dispatch.
Pickup lookup, set-out time, cart placement, holiday rules, missed pickup instructions, yard debris rules, transfer station details, recycling information and the official video page were checked against Rogue Disposal & Recycling and City of Medford official resources as of May 2026. Schedules, rates, fees, routes, service alerts and drop-off rules can change. Always verify through Rogue Disposal or City of Medford before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- Rogue Disposal — Collection Schedule Lookup
- Rogue Disposal — Residential Trash Service
- Rogue Disposal — Residential Recycling Service
- Rogue Disposal — Yard Debris Service
- Rogue Disposal — Junk Removal / Bulky Pickup
- Rogue Disposal — Rogue Transfer & Recycling
- Rogue Disposal — Trash Drop-Off
- City of Medford — Recycling
- Rogue Disposal — Official Video Page
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