Guide to hazardous waste
Garbage and recycling › Guide to hazardous waste
Wondering what to do with those old paint cans, motor oil and solvents? Find out what materials are hazardous and where and how to safely dispose of them.
What is hazardous?
Many household products you use in your yard and home can hurt people, fish and wildlife if used or disposed of incorrectly. You may be surprised at the products in your home that have the words "warning" and "caution" or even "poison" on the label. You should never dispose of your household toxic trash down the sink, on the ground, down a storm drain or in your garbage can...More
Where to take hazardous waste
Metro’s convenient hazardous waste centers are free for home use through July 2011. Beginning Aug. 1, 2011, Metro will reinstate the $5 disposal fee for household hazardous waste to help defray the cost of operating the program. Businesses that generate less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste can use Metro’s small business hazardous waste program...More
Neighborhood collection events
Free household hazardous waste collection events take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every week (except Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends) between early March and mid-November in many communities across the Portland tri-county area. These events are small, frequent and community-friendly...More
Preparing hazardous materials
Whether you are bringing your household hazardous waste to Metro’s facilities or to a neighborhood collection roundup, prepare and transport your materials properly. This will minimize risks to you, your family, property, and our staff from accidental spills or dangerous mixing of materials...More
Small business hazardous waste program
If your business generates small amounts of hazardous waste, you may be eligible to dispose of hazardous waste at a designated Metro facility via the Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) program...Go