DEQ to sponsor hazardous waste collection in Hermiston

Local residents can get rid of household hazardous waste during a free collection Saturday, April 22, at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road in Hermiston.

Common items to be collected may include aerosol cans, antifreeze, engine cleaners, fluorescent tubes, herbicides, batteries, motor oil, paint, pesticides and weed killers.

In addition, Oregon E-Cycles will collect old computers, monitors, televisions, keyboards and mice. Pharmaceuticals, ammunition, explosives or products that contain radioactive waste, such as smoke detectors, will not be accepted.

Agricultural pesticides from ranches and farms will be accepted on Friday, April 21. Pre-registration was required for agricultural and small business waste disposal by Friday, April 14.

Saturday’s event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is sponsored by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, city of Hermiston, Umatilla County, EOTEC and Sanitary Disposal.