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Program updates

Register now for DEQ's Waste Pesticide Collection event!

Join us for our upcoming event on Friday, April 11, 2025, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand Ronde, OR.

Future events: A second collection event will take place on Saturday, May 17. Registration for this event will be available soon.

E-Manifest Third Rule effective now

The e-Manifest Third Rule took effect on Jan. 22, 2025. Ensure compliance by reviewing your obligations as a Small Quantity Generator or Large Quantity Generator. Learn more by visiting our e-manifest page.

Annual Reporting

Toxics Use and Hazardous Waste Reduction

Resources

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.