Technical Assistance

Hazardous waste technical assistance available from DEQ is non-regulatory in nature and is available free in the form of on-site visits, training workshops and telephone consultations.

• Technical assistance brochure PDF

On-site Assistance

On-site visits are conveniently scheduled and will:

• Identify where you may save money through reduced disposal costs and less regulation.
• Explain the hazardous waste regulations that apply to your business.
• Help you determine what areas need improvement.
• Request feedback on any changes you make as a result of the visit.
• Ensure that you will not be inspected while receiving technical assistance.

For additional information how you can benefit from on-site technical assistance visit, see Success Stories.

Other Services

• Training

Telephone Assistance

You may also contact DEQ by telephone. Callers may remain anonymous. We will provide you prompt responses to your questions, fact sheets and resource guides.

To contact DEQ to schedule an on-site visit or receive telephone assistance, please contact the DEQ regional office nearest you:

Northwest Region	Western Region	Eastern Region
Portland David Kunz 503-229-5336	Salem Bart Collinsworth 503-378-5071	Bend Brian Allen 541-633-2014 Pendleton Rich Duval 541-278-4613

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