Business hazardous waste disposal program

Hazardous waste can harm people, waterways and wildlife when disposed of improperly. Proper hazardous waste management makes good business sense, and can reduce your liability for cleanups, lower insurance costs and protect workers.

Metro offers businesses safe disposal of small amounts of hazardous waste. A business that qualifies is known as a Very Small Quantity Generator, or VSQG.

Estimate the waste you produce each month and inventory the hazardous waste you currently have on hand. You may qualify as a VSQG if you:

To participate in Metro’s VSQG program, and apply for credit, complete the registration process.

If your organization exceeds any of these limits, you are not eligible for this program and you must manage your waste according to stricter regulations.

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If you use products that are corrosive, ignitable, reactive or toxic, then you likely generate hazardous waste. Businesses and organizations that create hazardous waste include:

Hazardous waste should always be disposed of through a designated hazardous waste management or recycling facility. Hazardous waste should not be disposed with ordinary garbage, poured into the sewer system, down storm drains or onto the ground. Oregon law prohibits these acts. In addition to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 164.775, ORS 164.785, and ORS 164.805), many local jurisdictions have ordinances against illegal dumping and littering.

These items are accepted at Metro’s hazardous waste facilities:

Metro does not accept these materials through the Very Small Quantity Generator program:

For more information about what is considered hazardous waste, download a fact sheet from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. DEQ is a co-sponsor of the VSQG program.

You may give unused products that are still in good condition to others. Any products you give to other users are not considered waste, and do not count toward your total waste generated. The Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX) provides a listing service for a variety of unwanted chemicals and other materials throughout the Northwest. Visit IMEX to list your items.