08/11/2026
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Landfill fires are especially dangerous, not only with the potential to start a wildfire on neighboring lands, but also, because they can emit dangerous fumes from the combustion of the wide range of materials contained within the landfill and could cause harm to workers and fire crews. The Douglas County Solid Waste Department asks everyone to think before tossing flammable and hot waste items into your trash bins, refuse containers and at county transfer sites.
Landfill or transfer site fires can occur when the following materials have not been properly disposed: batteries, lithium-ion batteries, home electronics, charcoal briquettes, wood stove ashes, ci******es, propane fuel tanks, fireworks, explosives, radioactive materials, lighters, oil & oil-soaked rags, paint cans, chemicals and cigarette butts.
Tip #9: How to Properly Dispose of Oil & Oil-Soaked Rags, Paint Cans & Chemicals:
Lighters, oil & oil soaked rags, paint cans and chemicals cannot be thrown away in your regular garbage. Paint stores will take back unused paint and cans. Please do not place these items with your regular refuse or in garbage bags. Please contact a hazardous waste collection center for disposal information.
The closest hazardous waste collection center is Lane County Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Glenwood Transfer Station, 3100 E. 17th Ave. in Eugene. Disposal is by appointment only, so please call for more information and to make an appointment, (541) 682-4120.
Safety of our citizens, as well as county workers and fire crews, is always a high priority. We are asking citizens to please use caution and help to properly dispose of flammable and hot waste material. Please follow the above listed guide and obey all posted signs, warnings and solid waste worker instructions.
Visit https://www.douglascountyor.gov/945/Landfill-Fire-Prevention-Safety-Tips. The Douglas County Solid Waste Department is a Division of Douglas County Government.