County hosts hazardous waste collection events for rural communities

Old paint cans

This October, the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste will host household hazardous waste collection events in the communities of La Pine, Sisters and Redmond. These one-day events give residents an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste items free of charge.

“We are excited to offer additional collection events in our rural communities so residents can discard their household hazardous waste items safely and responsibly,” said Deschutes County Hazardous Waste Supervisor Greg Brady. “Items like cleaning supplies, old paint, pesticides, and fluorescent lightbulbs can harm the environment and pose health risks if not disposed of properly.”

Items that will be accepted at the collection events include:

  • Oil and latex paints and stains
  • Thinners, solvents, fuels
  • Oil soaked rags and absorbents
  • Pool and spa chemicals
  • Garden products (herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc.)
  • Vehicle fluids (coolants, lubricants, fuels, brake fluid, transmission fluid, etc.)
  • Propane tanks and camp stove cylinders
  • Aerosols (paints, garden sprays, cleaners, etc.)
  • Mercury and Mercury-containing items (thermometers, thermostats, etc.)
  • Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Household cleaners

Items that will not be accepted include:

  • Business-generated hazardous waste
  • Medical waste
  • Explosives, fireworks, ammunition
  • Compressed gas cylinders (propane tanks and cylinders are accepted)
  • Barrels
     

Collection event locations, dates, and hours of operation are as follows: 

  • La Pine – South County Services Center

51340 U.S. 97, in the front parking lot

Saturday, Oct. 4

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

  • Sisters - Sisters Recycling Center

328 W. Sisters Park Drive

Saturday, Oct. 11

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

  • Redmond – Negus Transfer Station

2400 NE Maple Ave

Saturday, Oct. 18

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Household hazardous waste is also accepted free of charge at the Knott Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The facility is located at 62060 SE 27th St. in southeast Bend. To learn more about common hazardous waste materials visit the Solid Waste Department website.

For more information, please call the Department of Solid Waste at (541) 317-3163.

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Media Contact:

Greg Brady, Hazardous Waste Supervisor

(541) 322-7173

News Release Issued: September 23, 2025

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