DEQ issues emergency order to help Malheur County recover from severe winter storms
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an emergency order to help farmers, ranchers, businesses and individuals recover after recent snow storms destroyed more than 100 structures in Malheur County.
Many agricultural, residential and commercial structures in the county collapsed after snow accumulated on the roofs following the storms. The order allows for the safe disposal of construction debris -- which includes roofing, siding and insulation – by authorizing a limited-purpose disposal site adjacent to the existing Lytle Boulevard Landfill. The order also temporarily suspends rules and fees related to the accumulation of asbestos and notification requirements for asbestos projects.
Governor Kate Brown has proclaimed a state of emergency for Malheur County due to the damage caused by severe winter storms.
Malheur County residents who have debris from the recent snowstorm have two options for solid waste disposal. One is the Lytle Boulevard Landfill, located approximately ten miles south of Vale, Oregon off Lytle Boulevard.
A second option is the Clay Peak Landfill, located approximately three miles south of Payette, Idaho. Although the Lytle Boulevard Landfill will have special approval from DEQ to accept demolition waste, they have limited space for it. Residents who are closer to the Clay Peak Landfill should consider taking debris there. The Clay Peak Landfill also has composting options for clean organic matter, including damaged onions.
If you suspect asbestos may be present, please consult with a licensed asbestos removal contractor or call DEQ’s air quality program at 541-633-2019. For more general questions about debris and managing this kind of waste call 541-633-2010.
View the DEQ emergency order:
http://www.deq.state.or.us/docs/emergencyorder.pdf
Contact
Greg Svelund, DEQ Public Affairs, Bend, 541-633-2008, svelund.greg@deq.state.or.us
