About Us

Raising the Bar

At Apple Tree Companies, our goal is to raise the bar. From the services we provide to customers, to the quality and clarity of our communications, to industry waste management practices, we ask ourselves: “What does it look like to do it better?”

A History of Integrity

Our team brings generations of experience in waste handling, built on a tradition of quality, community-focused service. Individually and as a company, we hold our actions and motivations to a higher standard. For us, this means more than just getting a job done or collecting a paycheck — this is about creating a better place to live, for our own families and for the people of Marion County.

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Loren’s has been happily serving Marion County since 1958.
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Two generations of the Thackery family.
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We’ve always enjoyed being an active part of the Keizer community, including taking part in events like the Keizer Iris Festival Parade (now known as KeizerFest).
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Many of our staff have been here for decades. One employee in this photo spent his entire working career with Loren’s — a total of 43 years.
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Preserving history and celebrating the past with the Apple Tree vintage waste truck.

Values That Run in the Family

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Your Home is Our Home

We want nothing more than the cleanest, healthiest neighborhoods because we live here too! And we know that true success happens when we look out for each other. So whether it’s everyday waste pickup, supporting a local festival, or an emergency cleanup — the people, places, and events in our community are our top priority.

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Simply Here to Serve

We love the work we do. But we don’t need the spotlight (and we don’t take ourselves too seriously). While we strive to make a positive and impactful difference, we never forget that we’re just one among many services needed to keep our community running. Recognizing our role within this broader scope keeps us working hard for everyone that works hard for us.

Stewardship

Driving Toward a Brighter Future

More than a value, this is a personal responsibility: to leave our beloved Oregon, and the rest of the world, better than we found it. That’s why we’re committed to making thoughtful investments in environmentally conscious technology and disposal methods while keeping our customer’s rates stable — caring for our neighbors and our natural resources.

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You Can Count On Us

Trust isn’t something that you purchase or acquire. It’s earned. The roots of our companies go back generations, founded by folks who earned this community’s trust and maintained it for decades. We know what that’s worth, and we want to continue to meet and exceed the expectations they set.

The Apple Tree Companies

Waste and recycling franchises have thrived in Oregon for decades. And here in Marion County, our spirit of collaboration is especially strong. In partnership with county and city governments, we work to care for our communities. This means our neighbors can enjoy a system that provides innovative, high-quality, environmentally conscious services with stable rates and excellent local customer support.

Apple Tree is proud to be part of this system, supporting our communities through our various companies and bringing you top-notch, locally-owned service to meet your waste disposal needs.

Loren’s

Loren’s

Residential, commercial, and industrial garbage and recycling Serving the cities of Keizer, Salem, and surrounding Marion County since 1958.

North Marion

North Marion

Residential, commercial, and industrial garbage and recycling Serving St. Paul, Donald, and the surrounding North Marion County since 1996.

Wheat

Wheat

Regional waste transportation and street sweeping services.

ReHub

ReHub

Our proposed new recycling and refuse facility designed to provide long-term efficient, local solid waste services for the residents of Polk County.

From the services we provide to customers, to the quality and clarity of our communications, to industry waste management practices, we ask ourselves: “What does it look like to do it better?”

Committed to Community

Our families, communities, employees, and customers come first — we were founded on this belief and it’s still true today. That’s why with every decision, we’re looking out for our neighbors. Beyond emptying your bins, you can be confident we’re seeking out the best ways to manage waste and working hard to be a dependable resource in the community.

Did You Know?

2,447,267

tons of materials were recovered for recycling, composting, and energy production in Oregon in 2021.