Deschutes County Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Free one-day drop-off events scheduled in Redmond, Sisters, and La Pine this April

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:42pm

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A grid of brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen prints of common household hazardous waste items like paint cans, batteries, and pesticide bottles, rendered in a bold, pop art style.A vibrant visual representation of the diverse household hazardous waste items that Deschutes County residents can safely dispose of at the upcoming collection events.Redmond Today

Deschutes County Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events this April in Redmond, Sisters, and La Pine to make it easier for residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste. Residents can drop off items like paint, batteries, and pesticides at these free events.

Why it matters

Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can harm the environment and community health by allowing toxic chemicals to leak into the soil and groundwater. These collection events aim to reduce the amount of hazardous waste going into the county landfill.

The details

The collection events will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at locations in Redmond, Sisters, and La Pine. Residents can drop off items like paint, batteries, pesticides, and other household hazardous waste for free. The county is hosting these events to make it more convenient for residents to dispose of these materials safely, rather than having to make trips to the Knott Landfill HHW Facility every Friday or Saturday.

  • The Redmond event will be held on Saturday, April 4.
  • The Sisters event will be held on Saturday, April 11.
  • The La Pine event will be held on Saturday, April 18.

The players

Deschutes County Solid Waste

The department that is hosting the household hazardous waste collection events in Redmond, Sisters, and La Pine.

Greg Brady

The Deschutes County Hazardous Waste Supervisor who emphasized the importance of properly disposing of household hazardous waste.

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What they’re saying

“Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can harm the environment and community health by allowing toxic chemicals to leak into the soil and groundwater.”

— Greg Brady, Deschutes County Hazardous Waste Supervisor

What’s next

Residents can also drop off household hazardous waste at the Knott Landfill HHW Facility every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The takeaway

These collection events provide a convenient way for Deschutes County residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and prevent it from ending up in the landfill or harming the environment. By offering these free, one-day events, the county is making it easier for people to manage their waste responsibly.