Oregon
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Bend (Deschutes County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Knott Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility (Deschutes County).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Household hazardous waste from residential users, free. Very small quantity generator businesses by appointment only on Wednesdays and Thursdays after pre-registering, for a fee.
Hours
- Households: Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Businesses (appointment only): Wednesday and Thursday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste from residents | Free |
| Business hazardous waste | Fee by waste type (see the county business pricing sheet) |
Hazardous waste
Common wastes accepted: paints and stains, solvents, fuels including gasoline and diesel, antifreeze, aerosols, cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, propane tanks, pool and spa chemicals, thermometers, mercury thermostats and switches. Secure waste in your vehicle in non-leaking containers.
Holiday closures
Closed on federal holidays. All Deschutes County disposal sites close Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day), Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving), Friday, December 25 (Christmas) and Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day). Knott Landfill and all transfer facilities close at noon on Thursday, December 24 and Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Paint: up to 10 containers go free to the Knott Landfill Recycling Center; the Hazardous Waste Facility takes larger household amounts. Dried paint can go in the garbage with the lid off.
- Motor oil over 5 gallons goes to the Hazardous Waste Facility only.
- Single-use alkaline batteries can go in the regular garbage.
- Household medical sharps are accepted free at the Knott scale house in a sealed, labeled, puncture-proof plastic or metal container (no glass).
- Prescription medicines are not accepted; the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office (541-388-6655) and Bend Police (541-322-2960) take them.
- Special collection events are held at rural sites during the year; see the Solid Waste calendar.
Nearby Oregon towns
- Alfalfa (Deschutes County) transfer station
- Bend (Deschutes County) landfill
- Blue River (Lane County) transfer station
- Cheshire (Lane County) transfer station
- Cottage Grove (Lane County) transfer station
- Creswell (Lane County) transfer station
- Culp Creek (Lane County) transfer station
- Dexter (Lane County) transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.