DEQ issues solid waste disposal site permits that authorize certain solid waste management activities. The following solid waste disposal site permits are issued by DEQ:
- Composting facility
- Incineration facility
- Solid waste treatment facility
- Conversion technology facility
- Landfill
- Transfer station/material recovery facility
- Energy recovery facility
- Solid waste letter authorization
Regional Solid Waste Permit Coordinators
If you are applying for a permit, you may need further guidance than can be provided through this website. Please contact the permit coordinator for your region by calling direct or toll-free within Oregon, 1-800-452-4011.
- Eastern Region
Email: DEQER.SolidWastePermitCoordinator@deq.oregon.gov
541-298-7257
Includes Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla (including Milton-Freewater), Union, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler counties
- Northwest Region
Email: DEQNWR.SolidWastePermitCoordinator@deq.oregon.gov
503-229-5353
Includes Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, and Washington counties
- Western Region
Email: DEQWR.SolidWastePermitCoordinator@deq.oregon.gov
541-687-7465
Includes Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties