Hazardous Waste

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is authorized by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to regulate hazardous waste 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.

Learn more about DEQ's Hazardous Waste Program

• How to Determine if Your Waste is Hazardous
• Hazardous Waste Collection Options for Conditionally Exempt Generators
• Oregon Requirements for Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
• Notifying DEQ of Hazardous Waste Activities
• Hazardous Waste Expedited Enforcement Offers
• Hazardous Waste Generator Fee Information
• Annual Compliance Determination Fee
• Mercury-Containing Thermostats

• Click here for information on household hazardous waste.

What's happening

• Containers that Once Held P-Listed Pharmaceuticals
  EPA Memorandum, November 4, 2011
• Hazardous Waste Reporting: HazWaste.net
• Hazardous Waste Expedited Enforcement Offers
• Training

Hazardous waste topics of interest

• Electronics
  • E-Waste facility regulation
  • Oregon E-Cycles Program
  • Other collection facilities
• Hazardous waste management
• Miscellaneous industries
• Universal waste
• Used oil
• Waste pesticide management

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