Protecting Oregon's Environment
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 Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Compliance and Enforcement 

How to Make an Environmental Complaint to DEQ

Reports from citizens are vital for effective enforcement of Oregon’s environmental laws.
You can report anything that you think is polluting land, air, or water. When in doubt, contact us.

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DEQ Hotline

 1-888-997-7888

Call the DEQ Complaints Hotline.

Online Form

 Use our online complaint form

Note: You may request that your personal information be kept confidential.

Emergency Spill

 1-800-452-0311

If this is a spill of hazardous materials or requires immediate emergency response, please call the Oregon Emergency Response System.

When Making Your Complaint

To ensure a prompt response to your complaint, please be ready with as much of the following information as possible:

  • What is the problem?
  • Where is the problem?
  • What kind of material is involved?
  • How much is there?
  • Who is responsible for the material?

You can expect a response from a DEQ investigator within two business days.

Noise complaints  

DEQ does not handle noise complaints. Effective July 1, 1991, DEQ’s Noise Control Program was terminated. The function is now performed by city, county and municipal governments. For more information, see Finding solutions to noise problems.

 
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Headquarters: 811 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97204-1390
Phone: 503-229-5696 or toll free in Oregon 1-800-452-4011
Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900  FAX: 503-229-6124

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is a regulatory agency authorized to protect Oregon's environment by
the State of Oregon and the Environmental Protection Agency.

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