Hazardous Waste

You can either develop a Reduction Plan or an EMS that is ISO 14001-certified or equivalent – your choice. Please do not submit your Plan or EMS to DEQ unless you have made prior arrangement with DEQ staff.

• TUHWR plan template 
  An easy-to-follow outline for businesses developing a plan for the first time.
• Top 10 elements in an EMS 
  Checklist of 10 essential elements to have in an ISO 14001-certified or equivalent EMS. Note: An EMS does not require certification to be valid under Oregon TUHWR law.

A year after the Notice of Plan or EMS is due, you must LOG IN and submit the first Implementation Summary. The Second Implementation Summary is due a year later.

• TUHWR Reporting: Implementation summary questions and answers 
  Answers to the 10 most commonly-asked questions about TUHWR Implementation Summary requirements
• TUHWR Reporting: Implementation Summary examples 
  Examples of a complete and accurate Implementation Summary. DEQ does review each Summary for accuracy and thoroughness before posting to the Internet.
• TUHWR Reporting: Guide sheet to an Implementation Summary 
  A step-by-step guide for preparing an on-line Implementation Summary
• TUHWR Clearinghouse 
  Oregon’s first-ever Web-based, searchable database for toxics use reduction and hazardous waste reduction success stories.

The law requires businesses to keep the Reduction Plan or EMS current and on site. DEQ recommends revisiting the Reduction Plan or EMS annually to ensure it is current. If your business has made additional reductions, you may LOG IN and submit a Supplemental Implementation Summary.

• TUHWR compliance checklist 
  Easy-to-use checklist to verify compliance with the TUHWR Program requirements. Excellent tool for businesses new to the program and for those with well-established toxics use and hazardous waste reduction programs!