Hazardous Waste collection set for Hood River, The Dalles - Aug. 15 & 16

From Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program:

The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 4, 2025 — The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold hazardous waste collection events at Hood River Garbage and The Dalles Disposal on Aug. 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

These events are open to households and small businesses in Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, visit www.tricountyrecycle.com/HR&TD. Small businesses must pre-register by 4 p.m. on Aug. 7.

Accepted materials include products labeled “caution,” “warning,” “danger,” or “poison”; septic field and drain cleaners; oven cleaners; gasoline, kerosene, and other fuels; automotive fluids; pool and spa chemicals; fluorescent lights; thermostats and thermometers; art and hobby chemicals; and more. For a full list of accepted items and the event schedule, visit www.tricountyrecycle.com.

The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program was established through an intergovernmental agreement in November 2003 to build and operate two permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Hood River and The Dalles and to conduct satellite collection events throughout the region. Wasco County serves as the lead agency. The program collects hazardous waste from households, businesses, and institutions that are Very Small Quantity Generators, as well as pesticide waste from farmers and ranchers. The program’s grand opening took place on July 29, 2006.

For more information, call the Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program at (541) 506-2529.