Disposal 

What To Do With Your Storm Debris - Guidelines for Residents

Storm debris collection sites

DEQ is coordinating with affected counties to set up storm debris collection sites. Check back for updates as new locations are posted:

Storm Debris Collection Sites
Clatsop County
Clatsop Transfer & Disposal/Western Oregon Waste Keep yard debris, wood separate from household waste No hazardous waste (paint, chemicals) Batteries collected at no charge	1790 Williamsport Road, Astoria 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday Regular rates apply for collection services Temporary boxes for cleanup available 503-861-0578
Columbia County
City of Vernonia Storm debris and hazardous waste collection site	1001 Bridge Street, across from City Hall Operating during daylight hours
Columbia County Transfer Station Accepts wastes from nearby counties Household hazardous waste collection 8 a.m. to noon, last Saturday of the month.	1601 Railroad, St. Helens 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 503-366-2613
Beaver Bark Compost Facility Accepts tree and yard debris, untreated, unpainted wood	5400 West Lane Road, Scappoose 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 503-543-3000
Tillamook County
Tillamook County Transfer Station Operated by Don G. Averill Recycling, Inc.	1315 Ekloff Rd (off Tillamook River Rd, 3 miles south of the City of Tillamook), Tillamook 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily 503-842-4588 or 503-842-2431
Manzanita Transfer Station Operated by CARTM www.cartm.org	34995 Necarney Rd (between Manzanita and Nehalem), Manzanita 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday 503-368-7764
Pacific City Transfer Station Operated by Nestucca Valley Recycling-Garbage Service	38255 Brooten Rd (2 miles SE of Pacific City), Pacific City 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday 503-392-3438

For general debris disposal questions and complaints, contact Robert Vance at 503-229-5600, 503-229-5393 or 800-452-4011.

Sort debris correctly

If you have storm debris to deal with, DEQ urges you to use proper methods for sorting and disposing of the debris. Separate debris for disposal into separate piles for:

• vegetation (trees, branches, limbs)
• household trash (garbage, paper, food, etc.)
• household hazardous wastes (paints, cleaners, pesticides, solvents, oil, etc.)
• white goods (stoves, refrigerators, appliances)
• and other materials (trash, building matter, carpets, furniture, etc.)

See news releases on debris collection for more information.

Do not burn debris

Burning certain waste including rubber and plastics is prohibited. DEQ strongly recommends using alternatives to burning to protect human health from harmful fine particles and toxic air pollutants in smoke. Give priority to chipping or grinding wood waste and yard debris for reuse. DEQ will provide assistance to find locations to use or store chipped wood waste and yard debris.

If burning of any waste is determined to be necessary to protect human health, you must contact DEQ before burning to obtain proper burn permits. DEQ may determine that the site, the wastes and the need to burn are not warranted and will work with you to find alternatives to burning. For DEQ emergency burn permits, contact Robert Vance at 503-229-5600, 503-229-5393 or 800-452-4011. You also must contact local fire departments before burning.

Burning the following materials is illegal at any time, anywhere in Oregon:

Asbestos Asphalt or industrial waste Automotive parts (including frames) Dead animals Fuel tanks Plastic

Rubber Products Tires Waste oil, petroleum treated and related materials Wet garbage and food waste Any material creating dense smoke or noxious odors

Other Guidance

• How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
• Septic Systems - What to Do after the Flood (EPA document)
  For questions about septic systems, contact Mike Kucinski, 800-452-4011 (ext. 235)
• State of Oregon's Severe Winter Storm Information Web page
• Office of Environmental Public Health - Flood Recovery Information
  (Safe drinking water, well disinfection, flooded septic tanks recovery, etc.)
• Water Resources Department - High Water Information
  (Water levels around state, protecting wells and septic systems)
• For questions about flooded fuel tanks, contact Greg Toran at 503-229-5496.

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