News from the City of Marion

Yard Waste Collection for 2020 Set to Begin on May 4
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 8:48am

The City of Marion is announcing that weekly curbside yard waste collection for the 2020 collection season will begin on Monday, May 4, 2020. 

Due to the delay in the start of this year’s yard waste program, the City is asking that residents be patient with its crews as they catch up on the collection of yard waste bags that have been and will be set out for collection.  Once crews have caught up with the back log, yard waste collection will move to its normal schedule with pick-up occurring on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up - Monday yard waste pick-up).  Note: Residents with an excessive delinquent sanitation and sewer account balance are not eligible for curbside pick-up of yard waste.

At this time, crews will collect all yard waste bags that residents have set out for collection.  However, once crews have caught up with the back log from the delay in the start of this seasons program, the City will return to its limit of 3 bags and/or 3 bundles of limbs/branches that will be collected from each residence per week during the 2020 yard waste season.  Branches must be tied in bundles no larger than 2 feet in diameter and 5 feet in length.  As in the past, the City will not collect grass clippings as yard waste material at curbside.

Residents are encouraged to drop off grass clippings and yard waste materials, free of charge, to Outdoor Resource Supply (formerly Park Enterprise), which is located at 560 Barks Rd. W. (between S. Prospect St./Rt. 4 S. and the Barks Rd. overpass).  Requirements for grass and yard waste drop off are:

  1. Must stop at office or other designated location where verification of City residency (i.e. license, utility bill, etc.) may be required.
  2. Items being dropped off must be weighed by Outdoor Resource Supply employee before materials are discarded.
  3. Residents using plastic bags are required to remove waste from bags and then discard of plastic bags properly.  Biodegradable paper bags are available at most local retail stores.

Also, note that 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.  These items may be taken, FREE OF CHARGE for all city residents, to Outdoor Resource Supply (560 Barks Rd. W.) for disposal.

Call Outdoor Resource Supply at 740-223-7275 for additional information on acceptance program or for hours of operation. 

 

Additional Information:  City Sanitation and Streets Department  740-382-1479

 

Update for Shelter Rentals, Playgrounds, and Lincoln Park Aquatics Center
Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 10:32am

At this time as cities and states begin the process of slowly re-opening for business, portions of parks and public pools are still to remain closed.  Special Event Reservations and Shelter Rentals will not be taken until further notice; while playgrounds and the Lincoln Park Aquatics Center are closed until further notice.  No sales of memberships for the Aquatics Center will take place.  Out of concern for the health and safety of our residents and employees, the City of Marion will continue to follow the guidance that is issued from Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health, as well as Marion Public Health. 

 

UPDATE ... DKMM Special Collection Events Set for 2020
Posted: Monday, April 20, 2020 - 12:43pm

Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 virus, DKMM has canceled the April 25th Household Hazardous Waste and Paint and May 16th Electronics and Paper Shredding events.  At this time, remaining special collection events are currently scheduled to go on as planned.  DKMM will monitor the situation and make any further changes as appropriate. 

DKMM staff asks that you continue to safely store your hazardous materials until their June 6th hazardous waste event.  Latex paint can be dried in the can and once solidified, it can be placed in the trash with the lid off.   

Please be sure to check the news feed on the dkmm.org website closer to each date for any changes to the event schedule.

 

The Special Collection Events for the Delaware-Knox-Marion-Morrow Solid Waste Distict have been set for 2020.  Each county will have a special collection event during the year as follows:

Morrow County April 25th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm   Hazardous Waste & Paint *CANCELED*
Marion County May 16th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Electronics & Paper Shredding *CANCELED*
Delaware County   June 6th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Hazardous Waste & Paint
Morrow County August 15th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Hazardous Waste & Paint **NEW EVENT**
Knox County August 22nd   9:00 am - 1:00 pm Electronics & Paper Shredding *CANCELED*

Each collection event will be held at the Fairgrounds for the county listed.

CLICK HERE to go to the DKMM website for for a copy of the DKMM Special Collection Flyer.

 

Yard Waste Collection Information
Posted: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 11:48am

Due to modified staffing levels and/or work schedules that have been implemented by the City of Marion's Administration for nearly all departments to decrease the risk of employee exposure to COVID-19, the start of the Curbside Yard Waste Collection program will be delayed for 2020.  Further information on this program will be released at a later date.

 

Good Friday Closures Announced
Posted: Friday, April 3, 2020 - 12:12pm

Offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 in observance of the Good Friday holiday.

The following departments will operate as noted below on Friday, April 10:

  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling.  Customers who normally have refuse collected on Friday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m.
     
  • Marion Area Transit buses will not be in operation on Friday, April 10.
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  • Marion Senior Center continues to be closed as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  Contact the Senior Center for transportation options that are available through the center. 

Essential services including airport, fire, and police will operate as usual.

 

As a reminder, City Hall and some outlying departments will remain closed to the public until further notice.  Most city employees in non-essential departments are working a reduced number of hours, as well as a rotating schedule to reduce exposure to the COVID-19 virus.  Therefore, it may be necessary to leave a voicemail message when calling for information.

 

FILING UPDATE ... 2019 Income Tax Form Now Available
Posted: Friday, April 3, 2020 - 12:09pm

UPDATE ... The filing deadline for City of Marion Income Tax Returns has been extended to July 15, 2020.

 

The Income Tax Return form for filing 2019 City of Marion Income Tax is now available on the Auditor/Income Tax page of the City's website.  To be directed to the page with the 2019 form and instructions, click here.

 

Update in City of Marion's Response to COVID-19
Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020 - 11:49am

As the situation with COVID-19 is ever evolving and new information is continually being provided through our local Emergency Management Agency, Marion Public Health, the Ohio Department of Health and the office of Governor DeWine, the following changes are being enacted by the Mayor for the City of Marion:

  • As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020, City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice.  Contact the Marion Municipal Court Office at 740-387-2020 option 1 or Misdemeanor Probation at 740-387-2020 option 2 to obtain hours of operation for either of these offices.
  • The City Sanitation and Streets Department will not collect yard waste at curbside until further notice.  Residents may take grass clippings and yard waste materials, free of charge, to Outdoor Resource Supply (formerly Park Enterprise), which is located at 560 Barks Rd. W. (between S. Prospect St./Rt. 4 S. and the Barks Rd. overpass).  Contact Outdoor Resource Supply at 740-223-7275 for additional information on acceptance program or for hours of operation.
  • Residents are reminded that they may pay their utility bill online (https://www.marionohio.us/online-utility-payment), through the mail, by automatic bank draft, or by dropping their payment in the locking drop box between the two front doors of City Hall.
  • Residents are reminded that they may pay their city income tax online (https://www.marionohio.us/online-tax-payments), through the mail, or by dropping their forms and payment in the locking drop box between the two front doors of City Hall.

Please note, if circumstances change and conditions are warranted, modifications will be made to the services provided by the City of Marion.  If this occurs, information will be relayed to the media and shared on the City of Marion website.

 

Common Sense Flushing ...
Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 - 2:05pm

With the recent shortage of toilet paper, it has been brought to the attention of the City that many households are increasing their use of ‘flushable’ wipes, paper towels, etc. for sanitary cleaning purposes.  Flushing baby wipes - even those that are labeled flushable or biodegradable - and paper towels down the toilet can lead to sewer backups and in-home plumbing issues.  This can lead to blockages within the private sewer lateral, where the property owner is responsible for correcting the problem.  Additionally, they can cause issues within the city sewer mains and eventually at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

While it might seem to make your daily life easier, putting the wrong thing down the toilet or drain can and does cause blockages, which take time and money to fix.

The wipes should be thrown in the trash.  They should not be flushed down the toilet.  This is the same with paper towels, etc.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

 

Updated City of Marion Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 8:29am

As the situation with COVID-19 is ever evolving and new information is continually being provided through our local Emergency Management Agency, Marion Public Health, the Ohio Department of Health and the office of Governor DeWine, the following changes are being enacted by the Mayor for the City of Marion:

  • As of Wednesday, March 18, 2020, City Hall will only be open to the public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday through Friday until further notice.  These hours are in effect for all departments in City Hall with the exception of Marion Municipal Court and Probation.  Contact the Marion Municipal Court Office at 740-387-2020 option 1 or Misdemeanor Probation at 740-387-2020 option 2 to obtain the hours of operation for either of these offices.
     
  • Income Tax Payments will be accepted at the Utility Billing Department window beginning on March 18, 2020.

Please note, if circumstances change and conditions are warranted, modifications will be made to the services provided by the City of Marion.If this occurs, information will be relayed to the media and shared on the City of Marion website.

 

Marion City Auditor's Response to Coronavirus for Auditor and Income Tax Offices
Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 8:24am

Auditor Landon is announcing the Marion City Auditor's Office will be taking extra measures to protect our employees and the customers we serve. Effective March 17th, 2020, Auditor Landon is requesting all citizens to drop off their income tax documents inside the Utility Billing Dropbox inside the front doors of City Hall.

We are taking extra precautions in order to conform with state and federal guidelines in response to the corona virus (COVID-19). Auditor Landon is committed to providing the best and most efficient service possible to our constituents while maintaining the safety of customers and employees. Further, the Auditor's Office is encouraging the public to make income tax payments online.

As guidelines change from the state and federal government, we will continue to adapt and make the necessary changes to conform with recommended safety practices.

Click here to view Press Release.

 

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