U.S. Storage Centers – Salem River, located at 2611 River Road S in Salem, Oregon, has issued a public notice that it will conduct an online auction of personal property stored in several of its units. The auction is being held to satisfy a lien against the owners of the units, as required by Oregon Self‑Storage Lien Law.
Details of the Sale
The auction will be hosted on the website StorageTreasures.com and will close on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. prospective bidders can view the items online and place bids through the platform. The storage facility reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and may also place its own bids on the items.
According to the notice, the contents of the units are generally described as household goods, furniture, boxes, and other miscellaneous items unless otherwise noted. A cleanup deposit is required from the winning bidder, and the sale may be cancelled at the discretion of the storage center.
Units and Renters Affected
The following storage units and their renters are listed in the notice:
- Unit G0238 – Kaytlin Michelle Hurt
- Unit B0305 – Melissa Wangler
- Unit B0301 – Rena L. Marcum
- Unit J0522 – Elena Eastwood
- Unit A0371 – Eric Christopher Mason
Each of these renters has been notified that their personal property will be sold unless the outstanding lien is satisfied before the auction date.
What This Means for Local Residents
Public auctions of storage units are a routine part of the self‑storage industry, providing a way for facility owners to recover costs when renters fall behind on payments. For Salem residents, the auction offers an opportunity to acquire household items at potentially reduced prices, while also ensuring that the storage facility can continue to operate without financial loss.
Community members interested in participating should review the auction listing on StorageTreasures.com, verify the condition of items through any available photos, and be prepared to submit a cleanup deposit if they win a lot. The facility’s contact number is (503) 212‑9631 for any questions regarding the process.
Legal Context
Oregon’s Self‑Storage Lien Law requires storage facilities to give public notice before selling a renter’s property. The notice must be published in a newspaper or other public forum, and the sale must be conducted in a transparent manner. By following these procedures, U.S. Storage Centers – Salem River is complying with state regulations and protecting both the rights of renters and the interests of the business.
For more information, renters can contact the storage center directly or consult the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, which oversees self‑storage regulations.
Original reporting: Salem Reporter — read the source article.
