EPA 2020 OR Wildfires Response - Household Hazardous Waste Removal

As part of the 2020 Oregon Wildfires Response and Recovery, EPA crews are removing Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from home sites and other properties affected by the wildfires. EPA crews are assessing and removing HHW including chemicals, pesticides, compressed gas canisters and petroleum products.

EPA's HHW removal is Step 1 of the state’s recovery from the fires: the removal of household hazardous waste at residential and commercial properties in eight counties. Completion of HHW removal is required before Step 2 -- the removal of ash and other debris in preparation for rebuilding.

EPA can only conduct its work on a property if it has a “Right of Entry” form signed by the property owner. Property owners who have not already signed and returned a “Right-of-Entry” form should do so immediately by calling their county or the “Right of Entry” hotline at 682-800-5737.