Hazardous Waste

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is authorized by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate hazardous waste (HW) in Oregon. Proper hazardous waste management is an integral part of protecting Oregon's land, air, and water systems. The DEQ strives to enforce existing environmental regulations; identify management strategies that emphasize sound science and engineering; and work in partnerships with private industry and governmental groups to provide assistance and regulatory flexibility, while at the same time reducing pollution.

The information in this section is for businesses and other organizations that produce and manage hazardous waste. The material does not apply to wastes produced by households.

• For information on household hazardous wastes (HHW), please check out the HHW Web page

What's Happening Now

• DEQ Sponsored Hazardous Waste Collection Events PDF
• Disaster Debris Management
  • Local governments
  • Residents
• Hazardous Waste Reporting: HazWaste.net
• Oregon Specific Requirements for the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest PDF
• Training

Hazardous Waste Topics

• Hazardous waste management for specific businesses
• Miscellaneous industries
• Universal waste
• Electronics recycling
  Used computers and other electronic equipment recycling
• Used oil
• Waste pesticide management

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