Monday, February 9, 2009

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste materials are accepted at the Hazardous Waste Facility at Knott Landfill in Bend, 61050 SE 27th Street. The hazardous waste facility operates on the 2nd and 4th Friday and Saturday of each month from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Acceptable items include: fluorescent tubes and bulbs, pesticides, chemicals, fuels, poisons, aerosols, cleaning products, fertilizers, thermometers and more.

Businesses can participate but must pre-register and submit an inventory. Forms are available on the Deschutes County Solid Waste Facility's website.

Remember paint and used motor oil may be recycled and can be brought to Deschutes Recycling also located at Knott Landfill.

For more information regarding hazardous waste, contact 541-317-3163 or visit
www.co.deschutes.or.us/solidwaste