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Beneficial Use of Solid Waste  

Beneficial Use Determinations

Beneficial use of solid waste is a sustainability practice that may involve using an industrial waste in a manufacturing process to make another product or using a waste as a substitute for construction materials.

DEQ has standing beneficial use determinations and makes other beneficial use decisions on a case-specific basis:

If you have questions or concerns regarding the Beneficial Use of Solid Waste, please contact Tom Roick ( or phone: 503-229-5502).
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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
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