Asbestos
Asbestos containing material (ACM) is accepted at Knott Landfill on Wednesdays only and Solid Waste Department approval is required at least 24 hours prior to delivery. There are special documentation, handling and packaging requirements for ACM, and requirements vary, depending on the form and condition of the ACM.  Advisories and fact sheets on asbestos regulations, safety, handling and other related topics can be found at the DEQ website   

For non-friable ACM, a Non-Friable Asbestos Disposal Application  is required to be submitted and approved prior to scheduling delivery to Knott Landfill.  Non-friable ACM is charged at the regular disposal rates but must be delivered separately from other waste and properly packaged.

For friable asbestos, a DEQ ASN-4 form and a Special Waste Application must be submitted and approved prior to scheduling delivery to Knott Landfill.  The disposal rate for friable ACM is $0.05/pound with a minimum charge of $100.00.

Petroleum Contaminated Soil
For petroleum contaminated soil a Special Waste Application is required to be submitted with the appropriate laboratory analytical reports and approved prior to scheduling delivery to Knott Landfill.  The fee to dispose of contaminated soil is $.0175 per pound.

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is accepted free of charge from residential users at the Knott Landfill  Hazardous Waste Facility. The HHW facility is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Friday and Saturday each month.  See the Free Events page for exact dates. The HHW Facility accepts a wide variety of hazardous waste, including solvents, fuels, antifreeze, aerosols, cleaners, poisons, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil filters, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, propane tanks, pool & spa chemicals, mercury thermostats & switches, thermometers, etc.

The HHW facility also accepts business-generated hazardous waste through a separate program.  Businesses must pre-register and fill out the Hazardous Waste Business Form  to participate. Fees are charged based on the type and amount of waste accepted.

E-Waste (electronic equipment)

Electronic equipment including computers, test equipment, point of sale equipment, telephones, cellular phones, radios, VCR's, DVD players, projectors, microwave ovens, televisions, copy machines, computer parts, etc can be recycled at the Knott Landfill Recycling Center for $0.10/pound with a $3.00 minimum charge.

Electronic equipment from residential sources can be disposed of in the regular trash.

Electronic equipment from businesses is regulated as hazardous waste and is not accepted for disposal at Knott Landfill or any County transfer stations.  They are accepted for recycling at the Knott Landfill Recycling Center for $0.10/pound with a $3.00 minimum charge.  Additional information on requirements for the management of business electronics waste can be found at the DEQ website.   DEQ fact sheets on the proper management of electronic waste from residences and businesses can be found at http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/pubs/factsheets/OregonECyclesConsumers.pdf

Effective January 1, 2009, computers, televisions and monitors will no longer be accepted for disposal at Knott Landfill or any County transfer stations.  These item will be accepted free of charge at the Knott Landfill recycling Center from households, small businesses, non-profits with 10 or fewer employees and anyone with 7 or fewer computers, televisions, and/or monitors.  Businesses and non-profits exceeding the employee/component limits can recycling their computers, televisions and monitors for $0.10/lb.

For any other questions about hazardous waste, please call the Deschutes County Solid Waste Department at 317-3163 or the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at 388-6146.

Auto Batteries

Auto batteries are accepted free of charge at the Recycling Center at Knott Landfill or any Deschutes County Transfer Station.

Paint
Up to 10 gallons of latex and oil-based paints and stains from residential users are accepted free of charge through the Solid Waste Department's "Paint Smart" program.  Visit "The Paint Smart Program" for more complete information on drop-off locations and tips on reducing paint waste.  Note that the PaintSmart Program is for liquid paint; if the paint is dried, remove the container lid and dispose of the dried paint and container as regular garbage.

The PaintSmart Program is available for household generators only.  Contractors and businesses with leftover paint can use the County's Business Hazardous Waste Program.

Used Motor Oil
Up to 5 gallons of used motor oil from residential sources is accepted free of charge the Recycling Center at Knott Landfill and all County Transfer Stations. Oil must be placed in a non-breakable container with a tight fitting lid and no more than 5 gallons is accepted per visit.

Antifreeze
Antifreeze from residential sources is accepted free of charge through the County's Household Hazardous Waste Program.  Antifreeze is also accepted for a fee at the Recycling Center at Knott Landfill during regular business hours.  Please call 388-1910 for pricing.

Medical Sharps

Medical sharps such as lancettes and hypodermic needles from home self-medicating healthcare are accepted free of charge at the Knott Landfill scalehouse or any Deschutes county Transfer Station.  The sharps must be in a sealed, leak proof, puncture proof container, preferable a manufactured sharps container available for purchase at most pharmacies and medical supply retailers.  When delivering containers, please contact the site attendant for directions on where to place containers.

Household Pharmaceuticals & Medicines

Household pharmaceuticals and medicine can de disposed of in the regular garbage.  Do not dispose of down a drain or toilet.

Other Household Liquid Waste
Knott Landfill and the County's Transfer Stations cannot accept any liquids. Small household quantities may be absorbed with dirt or kitty litter before bringing them in for disposal.