Hazardous Waste Disposal in Oregon

Professional Hazardous Waste Management Services Throughout Oregon

Businesses and institutions across Oregon generate hazardous waste that requires proper disposal to meet EPA and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulations. From semiconductor manufacturing to agriculture, proper hazardous waste management is essential for compliance, safety, and environmental protection. Hazardous Waste Disposal provides expert waste management services throughout the Beaver State.

Call (800) 582-4833 for Oregon hazardous waste disposal services or email info@hazardouswastedisposal.com

Hazardous Waste Services Across Oregon

We provide comprehensive hazardous waste disposal services to businesses, industries, institutions, and organizations throughout Oregon. Our services cover all major metropolitan areas and regions across the state, ensuring Oregon businesses have access to reliable, compliant waste management solutions.

Major Service Areas in Oregon

Portland Metro Area: Comprehensive hazardous waste services for technology companies, manufacturers, healthcare facilities, universities, and commercial businesses in Oregon's largest metropolitan area including Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin, and surrounding communities. The Portland metro is Oregon's economic and population center with diverse industries.

Silicon Forest (Hillsboro/Beaverton): Specialized services for semiconductor manufacturing, technology companies, and high-tech operations in the western suburbs including Intel's massive facilities and numerous other technology companies.

Willamette Valley: Hazardous waste management for agricultural operations, universities, healthcare facilities, manufacturers, and commercial businesses in Eugene, Salem, Corvallis, Albany, Springfield, and throughout the valley. This region is Oregon's agricultural heartland and home to major universities.

Southern Oregon: Waste disposal services for manufacturers, healthcare facilities, wineries, agricultural operations, and commercial businesses in Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, and the region.

Central Oregon: Hazardous waste services for tourism operations, manufacturers, healthcare facilities, and businesses in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Central Oregon's high desert region.

Oregon Coast: Services for marine industries, port operations, seafood processing, tourism businesses, and commercial operations in coastal communities including Astoria, Tillamook, Newport, Florence, Coos Bay, and Brookings.

Eastern Oregon: Waste management for agricultural operations, food processing, manufacturers, and businesses in Pendleton, La Grande, Baker City, Ontario, Hermiston, and throughout Oregon's eastern regions.

Other Service Areas: We provide hazardous waste disposal services throughout all 36 counties in Oregon, including The Dalles, Hood River, McMinnville, Newberg, Roseburg, and all communities statewide.

Oregon Industries We Serve

Oregon's diverse economy includes high technology, agriculture, forestry, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. We provide specialized hazardous waste management services to all major industries operating throughout the state.

Semiconductor and Technology Industry

Oregon's technology sector, often called the "Silicon Forest," is concentrated in the Portland metro area, particularly Hillsboro and Beaverton. This industry generates significant volumes of hazardous waste requiring specialized management.

Intel Corporation operates massive semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Hillsboro and Aloha, making Intel Oregon's largest private employer with thousands of employees. Intel's fabrication plants (fabs) manufacture advanced microprocessors and generate:

Spent acids (hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid)
Alkaline cleaners and etching solutions
Spent solvents (isopropanol, acetone, and specialty solvents)
Metal-containing wastes from semiconductor processing
Photoresist materials and developers
Process chemicals
Cleanroom waste and contaminated materials
Electronic waste from manufacturing
Universal waste including mercury lamps and batteries

Other Technology Companies: Numerous other technology, electronics, and semiconductor companies operate in the Portland metro generating similar waste streams including spent process chemicals, solvents, metal finishing waste, and electronic manufacturing waste.

The semiconductor industry requires specialized waste management due to the complex chemistry involved in chip fabrication and the high purity requirements of manufacturing processes.

Agriculture and Wine Industry

Oregon agriculture is diverse and economically significant, generating various types of hazardous waste:

Grass Seed Production: Oregon is the #1 grass seed producer in the United States, with the Willamette Valley producing most of the nation's grass seed. Grass seed farms generate pesticides, herbicides, equipment maintenance waste, and fuel products.

Hazelnuts (Filberts): Oregon produces 99% of U.S. hazelnuts, primarily in the Willamette Valley. Hazelnut orchards generate agricultural chemicals, equipment maintenance waste, and processing facility waste.

Wine Grapes and Wineries: Oregon is a premier wine region with internationally recognized Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley, along with wine production in Southern Oregon (Rogue Valley, Umpqua Valley) and other regions. Oregon has hundreds of wineries generating:

Laboratory chemicals from wine testing
Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
Sulfur compounds and other winemaking chemicals
Equipment maintenance waste
Wastewater (which may be regulated depending on characteristics)
Universal waste

Nursery and Greenhouse Operations: Oregon is a major producer of nursery stock, ornamental plants, and greenhouse products. These operations generate pesticides, fertilizers, growth regulators, and equipment maintenance waste.

Christmas Trees: Oregon is one of the nation's largest Christmas tree producers.

Berries: Significant production of blueberries, marionberries (developed in Oregon), strawberries, and other berries.

Wheat: Eastern Oregon has significant wheat production.

Cattle and Livestock: Ranching operations throughout the state, particularly in Eastern Oregon, generate veterinary pharmaceuticals, pesticides for parasite control, and equipment maintenance waste.

Dairy Operations: Dairy farms generate cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, veterinary pharmaceuticals, and equipment maintenance waste.

Agricultural operations throughout Oregon generate pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, fuel and petroleum products, equipment maintenance waste including used oil and hydraulic fluids, antifreeze, batteries, and contaminated containers.

Forestry and Wood Products Industry

Oregon has significant timber resources and wood products manufacturing:

Timber Operations: Logging and forest management operations generate equipment maintenance waste, fuel products, hydraulic fluids, and chain oil.

Sawmills and Wood Processing: Facilities processing timber generate:

Wood preservatives and treatment chemicals
Adhesives and resins
Finishing materials
Equipment maintenance waste
Contaminated materials

Wood Products Manufacturing: Production of plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard, and other wood products generates adhesives, resins, formaldehyde-containing materials, finishing products, and maintenance waste.

Paper and Pulp: Some paper production facilities generate process chemicals and waste.

Healthcare and Medical Facilities

Oregon's healthcare system includes major medical centers and hospitals:

Portland Area:

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) - major academic medical center on Marquam Hill
Legacy Health system (multiple hospitals)
Providence Health & Services (multiple hospitals)
Kaiser Permanente facilities
Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Other Major Facilities:

PeaceHealth facilities (Eugene, Springfield, coastal areas)
Asante Health System (Southern Oregon)
Salem Health
St. Charles Health System (Bend)
Various regional hospitals throughout the state

Healthcare facilities generate:

Pharmaceutical waste
Chemical disinfectants and sterilants
Laboratory chemicals
Chemotherapy waste (requiring specialized handling)
Formaldehyde from pathology departments
Xylene and other staining chemicals
Mercury-containing equipment (decreasing but still present)
Universal waste
Regulated medical waste (managed under separate protocols)

We provide comprehensive hazardous waste management for healthcare facilities of all sizes throughout Oregon.

University and Research Institution Waste

Oregon's universities and research institutions generate significant laboratory waste:

University of Oregon (Eugene) is Oregon's flagship research university with programs in sciences, environmental studies, and research generating laboratory chemicals, research waste, solvents, acids and bases, and universal waste.

Oregon State University (Corvallis) is Oregon's land-grant university with strong programs in:

Agricultural sciences
Engineering
Forestry
Environmental sciences
Marine sciences (Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport)
Research activities

OSU generates significant laboratory waste from research and teaching activities.

Portland State University (Portland) has research programs and laboratories generating chemical waste.

Oregon Health & Science University has extensive research programs in biomedical sciences generating laboratory chemicals, biological waste, and research materials.

Reed College (Portland) has strong science programs generating laboratory waste.

Lewis & Clark College, Willamette University, University of Portland, and other institutions also generate laboratory waste.

These universities generate laboratory chemicals and reagents, research waste, solvents, acids and bases, heavy metals, biological waste (managed under separate protocols), universal waste, maintenance chemicals, and teaching laboratory waste.

Manufacturing Industry

Oregon manufacturing includes diverse operations:

Metals Fabrication: Metal working, fabrication, and machining operations generate metal finishing wastes, spent cutting fluids and coolants, solvents and degreasers, and contaminated materials.

Food Processing: Oregon food processing includes:

Seafood processing (coastal areas)
Fruit and vegetable processing
Meat processing
Bakeries and food manufacturing
Beverage production (craft breweries, distilleries, soft drinks)

Food processing generates cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, refrigeration system chemicals, laboratory chemicals, and equipment maintenance waste.

Precision Manufacturing: Various precision manufacturing operations generate process chemicals, solvents, and industrial waste.

Outdoor Recreation Equipment: Manufacturing of outdoor gear, athletic equipment, and recreation products (Oregon has companies like Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Adidas North America headquarters) generating manufacturing waste, adhesives, solvents, and process chemicals.

Automotive and Transportation Services

Auto repair shops, dealerships, fleet maintenance facilities, and transportation companies throughout Oregon generate:

Used motor oil
Antifreeze
Spent solvents and degreasers
Brake fluids and transmission fluids
Contaminated absorbents
Used oil filters
Paint and body shop waste
Batteries
Mercury switches (in older vehicles)
Aerosol cans

Public Transportation: TriMet (Portland area transit), Lane Transit District (Eugene), and other transit agencies maintain vehicle fleets generating maintenance waste.

Marine and Port Operations

Oregon's coastal location and ports generate specialized waste:

Port of Portland handles cargo and generates industrial waste.

Coastal Ports (Newport, Coos Bay, Astoria) handle fishing industry, cargo, and marine operations generating:

Vessel maintenance waste
Paint and coating waste
Cleaning chemicals
Petroleum products
Hydraulic fluids

Fishing Industry: Commercial fishing operations generate equipment maintenance waste and vessel-related materials.

Commercial and Retail Operations

Commercial businesses throughout Oregon generate:

Maintenance chemicals
Cleaning products
Pest control materials
Fluorescent bulbs and ballasts
Batteries
Electronic waste
Paint and coatings
Aerosol cans

Types of Hazardous Waste We Handle in Oregon

We manage all categories of hazardous waste generated by Oregon businesses and institutions, ensuring compliance with EPA and Oregon DEQ regulations.

Chemical Waste Disposal

Spent Solvents: Acetone, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, xylene, toluene, MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), mineral spirits, paint thinners, cleaning solvents, and other spent or waste solvents from semiconductor manufacturing, laboratory operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and various industrial processes. Solvents are among the most common hazardous wastes.

Acids and Bases: Sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxide, and other corrosive materials from semiconductor manufacturing, laboratory work, metal finishing, manufacturing, and various industrial processes. Proper pH management and neutralization are critical.

Laboratory Chemicals: Reagents, standards, expired chemicals, reaction by-products, and waste from analytical testing, university research, quality control, winery laboratories, environmental testing, and educational laboratories. Laboratory chemicals often require lab pack services.

Paint and Coatings: Oil-based paints, lacquers, varnishes, stains, epoxies, urethanes, and coating materials from manufacturing, maintenance, marine operations, automotive, and construction activities.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Waste

Process Chemicals: Specialized chemicals used in semiconductor fabrication including photoresists, developers, etching solutions, and cleaning agents.

Metal-Containing Wastes: Wastes containing arsenic, gallium, and other metals from semiconductor processing.

Spent Acids and Bases: High-purity acids and bases used in chip manufacturing that become waste.

Petroleum Products and Oils

Used Oil: Waste motor oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, gear oils, cutting oils, and other petroleum-based lubricants from vehicle maintenance, equipment operation, manufacturing machinery, and agricultural equipment.

Contaminated Fuel: Off-specification fuels, contaminated gasoline or diesel, and other petroleum products that cannot be used for their intended purpose.

Oily Waste: Oil/water mixtures, petroleum-contaminated solids, tank bottoms, and other materials contaminated with oils or petroleum products.

Universal Waste Management

Fluorescent Bulbs and Lamps: Linear fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, mercury vapor lamps, and other mercury-containing lamps from commercial, industrial, institutional, and technology facilities. Oregon has strong emphasis on mercury reduction and universal waste recycling.

Batteries: Lead-acid batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, lithium batteries, and other battery types from vehicles, equipment, emergency lighting, electronics, and various applications.

Electronic Waste: Computers, monitors, televisions, printers, circuit boards, and other electronic equipment. Oregon has specific e-waste management requirements and recycling programs.

Mercury-Containing Equipment: Thermostats, switches, thermometers, gauges, and other devices containing elemental mercury.

Agricultural Chemicals

Pesticides: Insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, and other pest control chemicals including both concentrate products and diluted application mixtures, as well as contaminated containers and rinse water. Oregon agriculture uses significant volumes of agricultural chemicals.

Fertilizers: Certain fertilizers and soil amendments that may be regulated depending on composition and contamination.

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Animal medications and veterinary chemicals from livestock operations.

Wood Treatment and Forestry Waste

Wood Preservatives: Treatment chemicals, creosote, and other wood preservation materials.

Adhesives and Resins: Materials from wood products manufacturing.

Formaldehyde-Containing Materials: From wood products manufacturing and processing.

Industrial and Manufacturing Waste

Metal Finishing Wastes: Electroplating solutions, metal cleaning wastes, spent baths, sludges from metal finishing operations, and materials contaminated with heavy metals such as chromium, cadmium, nickel, copper, and zinc.

Process Waste: Waste from food processing, manufacturing operations, and various industrial processes specific to different industries.

Contaminated Materials: Rags, wipes, absorbents, personal protective equipment, filters, and other materials contaminated with hazardous chemicals or waste.

Oregon Hazardous Waste Regulations

Oregon businesses must comply with both federal EPA regulations and state-specific requirements administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Oregon DEQ Hazardous Waste Program

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), specifically its Hazardous Waste Program, administers hazardous waste regulation in Oregon. Oregon is authorized by EPA to implement the federal hazardous waste program and has adopted state-specific requirements that reflect Oregon's strong environmental protection values.

Generator Categories and Requirements

Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) - formerly Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators - generate 100 kilograms (about 220 pounds or roughly 27 gallons) or less of hazardous waste per month and less than 1 kilogram per month of acutely hazardous waste. VSQGs have reduced regulatory requirements but must still ensure proper waste disposal to legitimate facilities.

Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) generate between 100 and 1,000 kilograms (about 220 to 2,200 pounds) of hazardous waste per month. SQGs must:

Obtain an EPA ID Number from Oregon DEQ
Comply with basic waste management standards
Accumulate waste on-site for no more than 180 days (or 270 days if the treatment facility is more than 200 miles away)
Use proper containers and labeling
Train employees on hazardous waste management
Prepare waste for transportation using manifests
Maintain records for three years

The 270-day accumulation extension is available for Oregon SQGs if the treatment facility is more than 200 miles away. Proper documentation of distance is required.

Large Quantity Generators (LQGs) generate 1,000 kilograms (about 2,200 pounds) or more of hazardous waste per month. LQGs have the most stringent requirements including:

Obtaining EPA ID Number from Oregon DEQ
90-day maximum accumulation time limit
Stringent container management and labeling requirements
Personnel training programs
Contingency plans and emergency procedures
Biennial reporting
Waste minimization certification
Comprehensive recordkeeping

Oregon-Specific Requirements

Oregon has specific requirements reflecting the state's environmental priorities:

Environmental Protection Emphasis: Oregon has strong environmental protection culture and actively enforces hazardous waste regulations.

Mercury Reduction: Oregon has emphasis on reducing mercury use and properly managing mercury-containing waste.

Toxics Reduction: Oregon encourages waste reduction and use of less toxic alternatives.

Green Chemistry: Support for environmentally preferable practices.

DEQ Fees: Oregon DEQ charges fees for hazardous waste program activities.

Notification Requirements: Specific notification and reporting requirements to Oregon DEQ.

Satellite Accumulation

Generators may accumulate up to 55 gallons of hazardous waste or 1 quart of acutely hazardous waste at or near the point of generation (satellite accumulation areas) before the accumulation time limits begin. Containers must be:

Kept closed except when adding waste
In good condition
Compatible with the waste
Marked with the words "Hazardous Waste" or other appropriate marking
Under the control of the operator of the process

Once the container is full, it must be moved to the central accumulation area within three days, and the accumulation time clock starts.

Waste Characterization

Generators must determine if their waste is hazardous through testing or applying knowledge of the materials and processes involved. Wastes can be hazardous if they are:

Listed wastes (appear on EPA's lists of hazardous wastes)
Characteristic wastes (exhibit ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity)

Proper waste characterization is critical for compliance and proper disposal.

Hazardous Waste Manifests

When shipping hazardous waste off-site, generators must use a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22). The manifest serves as a tracking document from generation through disposal. EPA's e-Manifest system is available for electronic manifest submission, though paper manifests remain acceptable.

Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR)

Federal Land Disposal Restrictions require that hazardous wastes meet treatment standards before they can be land disposed. Generators must provide notification regarding LDR requirements with their waste shipments.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Violations of hazardous waste regulations can result in significant penalties including:

Civil penalties up to $25,000 per day per violation under Oregon law
Additional federal penalties under RCRA
Criminal penalties for knowing violations
Corrective action orders requiring cleanup
Permit revocation or suspension

Oregon DEQ actively enforces hazardous waste regulations, and compliance is essential to avoid penalties and protect Oregon's environment.

Our Oregon Hazardous Waste Disposal Process

We provide streamlined, compliant hazardous waste management services throughout Oregon.

Step 1: Initial Consultation and Waste Evaluation

Step 2: Waste Characterization and Documentation

We assist with proper waste characterization, testing recommendations, waste coding, and documentation preparation ensuring compliance with EPA and Oregon DEQ requirements.

Step 3: Service Proposal and Scheduling

We provide transparent pricing, clear service scope, recommended frequency, container recommendations, and flexible scheduling that works with your operations.

Step 4: Waste Packaging and Containerization

We guide proper packaging including appropriate containers, proper labeling, accumulation time limit compliance, storage requirements, and satellite accumulation best practices.

Step 5: Waste Pickup and Transportation

Our transportation services include coordination with licensed transporters throughout Oregon, DOT-compliant transportation, proper manifest preparation, professional drivers, and appropriate vehicles.

Step 6: Waste Processing and Disposal

Your waste is transported to permitted facilities appropriate for your waste types - incineration, landfilling, fuel blending, recycling, treatment, or stabilization as required by regulations.

Step 7: Documentation and Compliance Records

We provide comprehensive documentation including completed manifests, certificates of disposal, LDR notifications, waste tracking records, and annual summaries.

Ongoing Support and Service

We provide continuing support including regular service, regulatory updates, waste minimization recommendations, container management, emergency response coordination, and training support.

Benefits of Working With Hazardous Waste Disposal in Oregon

Regulatory Expertise

Our team stays current with EPA and Oregon DEQ requirements to ensure your operations remain compliant. We understand both federal RCRA regulations and Oregon's environmental protection priorities.

Comprehensive Service Network

While our primary operations are based in Florida, we have developed a comprehensive network of vendor partners throughout the United States, including Oregon. This allows us to serve clients from Portland to Eastern Oregon, from the coast to Central Oregon.

Industry Experience

With operations since 1992, we bring decades of experience. We understand the specific needs of semiconductor manufacturers, technology companies, agricultural operations, wineries, forestry operations, universities, healthcare facilities, and all other Oregon industries.

Transparent Pricing

We provide clear, competitive pricing with no hidden fees. You'll know exactly what services cost before we begin.

Safety First

Safety is our top priority in all waste management activities.

Environmental Responsibility

Oregon values environmental protection, and proper hazardous waste management protects the state's rivers (Willamette, Columbia, Rogue), coastal waters, groundwater, forests, and natural areas.

Best Practices for Oregon Hazardous Waste Generators

Maintain Proper Container Management

Use appropriate containers compatible with your waste, keep containers closed except when adding waste, label containers properly, mark accumulation dates, store appropriately with secondary containment where required, and inspect regularly.

Implement Employee Training

Provide initial training for new employees, annual refresher training, documentation of all training, emergency procedures training, and role-specific training based on responsibilities.

Manage Accumulation Time Limits

Track accumulation time limits carefully (180/270 days for SQGs, 90 days for LQGs), mark accumulation start dates clearly, schedule pickup well before limits expire, and maintain documentation.

Conduct Regular Inspections

Implement weekly inspections of accumulation areas, use inspection checklists, document findings, correct deficiencies promptly, and inspect secondary containment.

Minimize Waste Generation

Purchase only needed quantities, use less hazardous alternatives where possible, implement process improvements, recycle materials when appropriate, and track generation for reduction opportunities.

Prepare for Inspections

Keep all required records organized, ensure facilities are in compliance, designate knowledgeable staff, understand rights and responsibilities, address violations promptly, and maintain professional relationships with regulators.

Plan for Emergencies

Develop spill response procedures, maintain spill response equipment, train employees on emergency procedures, post emergency contact information, coordinate with local emergency responders, have appropriate fire suppression equipment, and maintain insurance.

Maintain Required Records

Keep EPA ID Number documentation, hazardous waste determinations, manifests for at least three years, training records, inspection logs, required reports to Oregon DEQ, biennial reports (LQGs), and exception reports.

Geographic and Climate Considerations in Oregon

Diverse Climate Across Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates across the state:

Western Oregon (Willamette Valley, Coast, Portland):

Mild, wet winters with frequent rain
Dry summers
Moderate temperatures year-round
High humidity during wet season

Eastern Oregon:

Semi-arid to arid climate
Hot, dry summers
Cold winters with some snow
Lower precipitation
Greater temperature extremes

Climate impacts on waste management:

Moisture protection important in western Oregon
Container storage considerations for wet conditions
Proper drainage in outdoor storage areas
Temperature considerations in eastern Oregon
Seasonal access in some mountain areas

Water Resource Protection

Oregon has exceptional water resources requiring protection:

Willamette River and tributaries
Columbia River (northern border)
Rogue River, Umpqua River, Deschutes River
Crater Lake (deepest lake in U.S.)
Coastal waters and estuaries
Groundwater aquifers

Proper hazardous waste management prevents contamination of these critical water resources.

Environmental Values

Oregon has strong environmental protection culture:

Active environmental community
Emphasis on pollution prevention
Support for recycling and waste reduction
Green business practices
Environmental stewardship

Seismic Considerations

Oregon is in seismically active region:

Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake potential
Proper securing of hazardous waste containers
Emergency preparedness planning
Building code compliance for storage facilities

Common Oregon Hazardous Waste Questions

Q: How do I get an EPA ID Number in Oregon? A: Contact Oregon DEQ's Hazardous Waste Program or use EPA's electronic system at epa.gov/hwgenerators. We can assist with this process.

Q: What are Oregon's environmental priorities? A: Oregon emphasizes environmental protection including water quality, air quality, waste reduction, toxics reduction, and pollution prevention.

Q: Can I qualify for the 270-day accumulation extension? A: Yes, if your SQG facility is more than 200 miles from the treatment facility. Document the distance appropriately.

Q: How does Oregon DEQ enforce regulations? A: Oregon DEQ actively inspects facilities and enforces hazardous waste regulations. Compliance is important.

Q: What should I do if I have a spill? A: Contain if safe, protect personnel, evacuate if necessary. For reportable releases, contact National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) and Oregon DEQ (1-800-452-0311 or 503-378-6377).

Q: Can I throw fluorescent bulbs in the regular trash? A: No. Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and must be managed as universal waste and recycled through proper channels.

Q: How does semiconductor waste differ from other industrial waste? A: Semiconductor manufacturing uses specialized high-purity chemicals and generates unique waste streams requiring specific characterization and handling.

Q: What are Oregon's requirements for agricultural chemical containers? A: Triple-rinsed or pressure-washed pesticide containers meeting EPA's requirements may not be hazardous waste. Many agricultural chemical suppliers offer container recycling programs.

Q: How long must I keep records? A: Manifests and hazardous waste records must be kept for at least three years. Some records may require longer retention.

Q: What are penalties for violations in Oregon? A: Civil penalties up to $25,000 per day per violation, plus federal penalties. Compliance is always more cost-effective.

Industries With Specialized Needs in Oregon

Semiconductor and High-Tech Manufacturing

Intel and other semiconductor manufacturers require:

Specialized handling of process chemicals
High-purity waste streams
Metal-containing waste management
Cleanroom waste handling
Large volume coordination
Technical expertise

Wine Industry Services

Oregon wineries require:

Laboratory chemical management
Cleaning chemical disposal
Seasonal service flexibility
Understanding of winemaking processes
Small to medium volume handling

Agricultural Operations Support

Oregon agriculture requires:

Pesticide container management
Equipment maintenance waste
Seasonal service coordination
Understanding of diverse crops
Rural service availability

University and Research Services

Universities need:

Lab pack services
Chemical consolidation
Research waste management
Academic calendar flexibility
Safety training support

Contact Hazardous Waste Disposal for Oregon Services

Whether you're in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford, or anywhere in Oregon, we provide professional hazardous waste management services.

Phone: (800) 582-4833
Email: info@hazardouswastedisposal.com
Website: www.hazardouswastedisposal.com

Contact us for waste assessments, regulatory compliance guidance, scheduled pickup services, one-time cleanouts, emergency response, container supply, training support, and all hazardous and universal waste types.

Why Choose Hazardous Waste Disposal

Experience: Over 30 years since 1992

Compliance: Ensure all EPA and Oregon DEQ requirements are met

Nationwide Network: Serve clients throughout Oregon and across the U.S.

Industry Knowledge: Understand technology, agriculture, forestry, healthcare, universities, and all industries

Responsive Service: Prompt, professional responses

Transparent Pricing: Clear pricing with no hidden fees

Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all operations

Environmental Protection: Committed to protecting Oregon's environment

Let us handle your hazardous waste management so you can focus on your business. Contact us today at (800) 582-4833 or info@hazardouswastedisposal.com.