Conferences, Training, and Workshops

Here you will find a listing of all trainings, workshops, and conferences related to the Land Quality Division. The information is broken out into sections of the division, to quickly jump to the specific section you're inquiring about, please click one of the links below:

• Environmental Cleanup
• Hazardous Waste
• Solid Waste
• Tanks

Environmental Cleanup Section

Conferences

• 2008 Brownfields Workshop & Awards Luncheon
  "Brown-making Green happen"

Trainings

• ITRC Vapor Intrusion Training PDF
  October 7-8, 2008, Portland, hosted by DEQ
• ITRC Internet Based Training
  Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council: List of online training classes.
• ITRC Classroom Training
  Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council: Schedule of classroom courses.
• Handouts and Presentations
  Resources from previous training and workshop presentations.

For copies of presentations and handouts from previous environmental cleanup workshops and trainings, contact Ann Levine, 503-229-6258. ()
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Hazardous Waste Section

Training

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is offering a series of training opportunities in “Hazardous Waste Basics” and “Managing Common Waste: Used Oil, Batteries, Light Tubes, etc.” Classes are open to all; however, space is limited in some locations. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Basic hazardous waste training sessions. PDF
  We also provide presentations tailored to your needs.
• Toxics Use and Hazardous Waste Training PDF

Find out where the next collection event for conditionally exempt generator and pesticide waste collection event is.

• Conditionally Exempt and Agricultural Waste Collection Events PDF
  Permanent conditionally exempt hazardous waste collection facilities are also listed.

Solid Waste Section

Oregon Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events

All non-DEQ events are limited to customers/residents of the sponsor's area. Most HHW events accept Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) waste, but charge for disposal. Please call the local contact to confirm and get prices. For HHW collection opportunities in the Portland Metro area, call 503-234-3000.

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Schedule

Tanks Section

Training

UST System Operator Training Program

The requirements for the training of UST system operators may be found in Oregon Administrative Rule 340-150-0200. Each UST facility in Oregon that dispenses a regulated substance from an UST to a motor vehicle or container must employ trained personnel who can properly operate and maintain the UST system. One of the options for meeting the training requirement is to receive training from a local training vendor. Listed below is the current training schedule.

• Training Schedule PDF

Alternatively, you may take the International Code Council's (ICC) national UST System Operator examination administered by LaserGrade or Promissor, professional testing companies. Upon successfully passing the examination, submit a copy of your score report, along with your phone number, to:

Oregon DEQ - Land Quality Division
Attn: Mitch Scheel
811 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204

DEQ will then send you a copy of the training manual that covers Oregon-specific UST rules and regulations. After submitting an affidavit stating that you have read and understood the manual, you would then be in compliance with the training requirement.

If you choose to take the national operator test, contact ICC at 1-888-422-7233 ext 33823 to request a free Candidate Bulletin.

• ICC Candidate Bulletin

The cost to take the examination is $75. Please contact Mitch Scheel at 503-229-6704, toll-free in Oregon at 1-800-742-7878, .

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