Planning to Conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event?

Planners of household hazardous waste events to be held by or on behalf of a local government must first seek DEQ approval for the proposed events. Please submit the application, along with all other requested additional information shown below, no later than four months prior to the proposed event date.

Application for Approval of Local Government Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Health and Safety and Emergency Response Plan Elements and Sample
Usable Product List
Provide to LG/Contractor staff as a guide for items to place on HHW Event Reuse tables
Event Schedule/Information Template
Annual Report Form

Program contacts by county

Laurie Gordon, 541-633-2029
Serving: Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Milton-Freewater, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa counties

Colin Teem, 971-300-3318
Serving: Crook, Deschutes, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler.

Cathy Brown, 541-687-7325
Serving: Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine and Lane counties

Cathie Rhoades, 378-5089
Serving: Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties

Inez Lawson, 503-229-5529 OR
Caitlyn Peake, 503-229-5562
Serving: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook and Washington counties