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OR Rev Stat § 459A.335 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.335 - Requirements for sale of covered electronic devices by retailers; retailer’s duty to consumers regarding information about recycling covered electronic devices.

(1) A retailer may not sell or offer for sale any covered electronic device, except for computer peripherals, in or for delivery into this state unless: (a) The covered electronic device is labeled with a brand and the label is permanently affixed and readily visible; (b) The brand is included on the list posted by the Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to ORS 459A.340 (1); and (c) The list posted by the department pursuant to ORS 459A.340 (1) specifies that the manufacturer is in compliance with the requirements of ORS 459A.305 to 459A.355. (2) A retailer shall provide to a consumer at the time of the sale of a covered electronic device information from the department’s website that provides details about where and how a consumer can recycle covered electronic devices in Oregon. The information shall be provided in printed form for in-store sales and in printable form for Internet sales and other sales where the Internet is involved. [2007 c.302 §9; 2011 c.548 §7] Note: See note under 459A.300.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.345 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.345 - Rules.

The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt rules as necessary to implement ORS 459A.305 to 459A.355. [2007 c.302 §11] Note: See note under 459A.300.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.350 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.350 - Disposition of fees.

Fees collected by the Department of Environmental Quality under ORS 459A.305 to 459A.355 shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Covered Electronic Devices Account established under ORS 459A.355. [2007 c.302 §12] Note: See note under 459A.300.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.355 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.355 - Covered Electronic Devices Account; interest; uses.

The Covered Electronic Devices Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Environmental Quality and may be used only to pay the costs of implementing ORS 459A.305 to 459A.355 and enforcing the prohibition in ORS 459.247 relating to disposal of covered electronic devices. [2007 c.302 §13] Note: See note under 459A.300.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.360 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.360 - Evaluation by department of certain federal laws.

(1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall evaluate any federal law that establishes a national program for the collection and recycling of electronic devices. (2) If the department determines that the federal law substantially meets or exceeds the requirements and intent of ORS 459A.305 to 459A.355, the department shall include information on the federal law in the next biennial report to the Legislative Assembly pursuant to ORS 459A.340. [2007 c.302 §14] Note: See note under 459A.300.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.365 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.365 - City and county regulation of collection of solid waste.

ORS 459A.305 to 459A.355 do not supersede any authority under ORS chapter 459 or 459A for cities and counties to regulate the collection of solid waste. [2007 c.302 §14a] Note: See note under 459A.300.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.475 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.475 - Legislative findings; policy.

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to conserve and protect its resources. The maintenance of a quality environment for the people of this state now and in the future is a matter of statewide concern. (2) The volume of solid waste generated within the state, an increased rate in the consumption of products and materials, including paper products, and the absence of adequate programs and procedures for the reuse and recycling of these products and materials threaten the quality of the environment and well-being of the people of Oregon. [2003 c.794 §188] Note: 459A.475 to 459A.490 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 459A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.480 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.480 - State agency recycling program; requirements; training.

(1) For the current state waste paper collection program, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality, shall provide participating locations with public awareness information and training to state and legislative employees, including but not limited to the proper separation and disposal of recycled resources. Additionally, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality, shall provide training for personnel, including but not limited to state buildings and grounds personnel responsible for the collection of waste materials. This training shall include but is not limited to educating and training the personnel concerning the separation and collection of recyclable materials. (2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall continue the current state waste paper collection program for employees of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111. This program shall include recycling opportunities for office paper, corrugated cardboard, newsprint, beverage containers as defined in ORS 459A.700, container glass, mixed waste paper, plastic bottles, waste oil, clay-coated materials, batteries, toner and printer cartridges and any other material at the discretion of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality. (3) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may contract as necessary for the recycling of products returned under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. [2003 c.794 §189] Note: See note under 459A.475.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.485 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.485 - System and procedures for separation and collection of solid waste; rules; exemption.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 183.335 (5), the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 that: (a) Establish procedures for the separation of solid waste generated by state agencies that can be recycled or reused. (b) Establish a system for the collection of solid waste generated by state agencies that can be recycled or reused. The system shall ensure that the material is made available to appropriate agencies or private industries for reuse or recycling at the greatest economic value and to the greatest extent feasible for recycling. (2) All state agencies shall comply with the procedures and systems established under subsection (1) of this section. (3) The Governor may exempt any single activity or facility of any state agency from compliance under this section if the Governor determines it to be in the paramount interest of the state. Any exemption shall be for a period not in excess of one year, but additional exemptions may be granted for periods not to exceed one year. The Governor shall make public all exemptions together with the reasons for granting such exemptions. [2003 c.794 §190] Note: See note under 459A.475.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.490 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.490 - Paper conservation.

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall encourage paper conservation. (2) The department shall provide guidelines to state agencies and contractors on the availability of recycled paper and paper products, including the sources of supply and the potential uses of various grades of recycled paper. (3) The department shall review the total paper purchases and utilization of each state agency. (4) The department shall, in conjunction with the administrative heads of state agencies, develop procedures to eliminate excessive or unnecessary paper use, including but not limited to overpurchase of paper, overprinting of materials, purchase of too high a grade of paper, purchase of paper that is not recyclable and purchase of virgin paper when recycled paper is available in the same grade. [2003 c.794 §191] Note: See note under 459A.475.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.500 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.500 - Definitions for ORS 459A.500 to 459A.520.

As used in ORS 459A.500 to 459A.520: (1) "Consumer of newsprint" means a person who uses newsprint in a commercial or government printing or publishing operation. (2) "Newsprint" means paper that meets the specifications for Standard Newsprint Paper and Roto Newsprint Paper as set forth in the current edition of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States for such products. (3) "Post-consumer waste" means a material that would normally be disposed of as a solid waste, having completed its life cycle as a consumer or manufacturing item. (4) "Recycled-content newsprint" means newsprint that includes post-consumer waste paper. [1991 c.385 §26; 1993 c.560 §90]
OR Rev Stat § 459A.505 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.505 - Minimum recycled content for newsprint.

Every consumer of newsprint in Oregon shall ensure that at least 7.5 percent of the annual aggregate fiber content of all newsprint used by the consumer of newsprint is composed of post-consumer waste paper, if: (1) Recycled-content newsprint is available at the same or lower weighted net price compared to that of newsprint made from virgin material; (2) The average mechanical and optical properties of recycled-content newsprint from any individual mill measured quarterly meets or exceeds the average mechanical and optical properties of all newsprint produced in the northwest as reported in the most current quarterly American Newspaper Publisher Association Newsprint Quality Program Special Report; and (3) The recycled-content newsprint is available within the same period of time as virgin material. [1991 c.385 §27; 2005 c.22 §335]
OR Rev Stat § 459A.510 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.510 - Report to consumer of amount of post-consumer waste in shipment.

Each person who supplies a consumer of newsprint with newsprint shall report with each supply the amounts of post-consumer waste contained in each shipment to each consumer of newsprint. If a shipment contains no post-consumer waste paper, the supplier shall so report. [1991 c.385 §28]
OR Rev Stat § 459A.515 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.515 - Annual report to department; content.

No later than February 28 each year, each consumer of newsprint shall report to the Department of Environmental Quality the following information for the previous calendar year: (1) The amount of newsprint used in short tons; (2) The amount of recycled-content newsprint used in short tons; and (3) The aggregate recycled content of the newsprint used as a percent. [1991 c.385 §29; 1993 c.560 §91; 2003 c.14 §292]
OR Rev Stat § 459A.520 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.520 - Minimum recycled content for directories.

(1) Every directory publisher shall ensure that directories distributed in Oregon: (a) Have a minimum recycled content of at least 25 percent by weight, with no less than 15 percent of the total weight consisting of post-consumer waste, if: (A) The recycled-content paper is available on the market; and (B) The recycled-content paper is of the same quality as paper made from virgin material; (b) Use bindings that do not impede recycling; and (c) Use inks that do not impede recycling. (2) For each local jurisdiction where directories are distributed, directory publishers will cooperate with local government agencies to ensure that recycling opportunities exist for directories at the time the directories are distributed provided markets exist for the directories. (3) The Department of Environmental Quality shall develop a report format and survey directory publishers in Oregon on an annual basis to determine whether the publishers are meeting the requirements under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. (4) As used in this section, "directory" means a telephone directory that weighs one pound or more for a local jurisdiction in Oregon distributed in this state. [1991 c.385 §33; 2005 c.22 §336]
OR Rev Stat § 459A.552 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.552 - Recycling and recovery of used oil; goal.

It is the goal of the State of Oregon that the amount of recycling and recovery of used oil from households in Oregon shall be at least 70 percent. [1993 c.527 §2; 2005 c.22 §337] Note: 459A.552 to 459A.599 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 459A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.554 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.554 - Reduction, reuse and recovery of used oil.

After consideration of technical and economic feasibility, the Department of Environmental Quality and all persons in Oregon shall encourage the management of used oil in Oregon as follows: (1) First, to reduce the amount of used oil generated; (2) Second, to reuse oil by rerefining the oil; and (3) Third, to recover energy from the used oil and use the oil for other secondary uses. [1993 c.527 §3] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.555 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.555 - Definitions for ORS 459A.552 to 459A.599.

As used in ORS 459A.552 to 459A.599 unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Commission" means the Environmental Quality Commission. (2) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Quality. (3) "Recycle" means to prepare used oil for reuse as a petroleum product by refining, rerefining, reclaiming, reprocessing or other means or to use used oil in a manner that substitutes for a petroleum product made from new oil, provided that the preparation or use is operationally safe, environmentally sound and complies with all laws and regulations. (4) "Person" means any individual, private or public corporation, partnership, cooperative association, estate, municipality, political or jurisdictional subdivision or governmental agency or instrumentality. (5) "Used oil" means a petroleum-based oil which through use, storage or handling has become unsuitable for its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties. [Formerly 468.850] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.560 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.560 - Legislative findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) Millions of gallons of used oil are generated each year in the state; (2) Used oil is a valuable petroleum resource which can be recycled; and (3) In spite of this potential for recycling, significant quantities of used oil are wastefully disposed of or improperly used by means which pollute the waters, land and air and endanger the public health and welfare. [Formerly 468.853] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.565 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.565 - Used oil to be collected and recycled.

The Legislative Assembly declares that used oil shall be collected and recycled to the maximum extent possible, by means which are economically feasible and environmentally sound, in order to conserve irreplaceable petroleum resources, preserve and enhance the quality of natural and human environments, and protect public health and welfare. [Formerly 468.856] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.570 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.570 - Used oil information center; public education.

The Department of Environmental Quality shall conduct a public education program to inform the public of the needs for and benefits of collecting and recycling used oil in order to conserve resources and preserve the environment. As part of this program, the department shall: (1) Establish, maintain and publicize a used oil information center that will explain local, state and federal laws and regulations governing used oil and will inform holders of quantities of used oil on how and where used oil may be properly disposed of; and (2) Encourage the establishment of voluntary used oil collection and recycling programs and provide technical assistance to persons organizing such programs. [Formerly 468.859] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.575 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.575 - Oil recycling information to be posted; rules.

The Environmental Quality Commission shall adopt rules, in accordance with the provisions of ORS 468.020, requiring sellers of more than 500 gallons of lubrication or other oil annually, in containers for use off the premises, to post and maintain at or near the point of sale durable and legible signs, unless otherwise prohibited by law, informing the public of the importance of proper collection and disposal of used oil, and how and where used oil may be properly disposed of, including locations and hours of operation of conveniently located collection facilities. [Formerly 468.862] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.580 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.580 - Prohibited disposal of used oil.

Unless permitted pursuant to ORS 468B.050, no person shall dispose of used oil by discharge into sewers, drainage systems or the waters of this state as defined by ORS 468B.005, or by incineration other than for energy generating purposes. [Formerly 468.865; 2003 c.469 §3] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.585 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.585 - Enforcement powers of commission.

The Environmental Quality Commission shall have the power to enforce compliance with or restrain violation of ORS 459A.580 or any rule adopted under ORS 459A.575 in the same manner provided for enforcement proceedings under ORS chapters 468, 468A and 468B. [Formerly 468.868] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.590 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.590 - Use, management, disposal and resource recovery; rules.

The Environmental Quality Commission shall adopt rules and issue orders relating to the use, management, disposal of and resource recovery from used oil. The rules shall include but need not be limited to performance standards and other requirements necessary to protect the public health, safety and environment, and a provision prohibiting the use of untested used oil for dust suppression. The commission shall insure that the rules do not discourage the recovery or recycling of used oil in a manner that is consistent with the protection of human health, safety and the environment. [Formerly 468.869] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.595 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.595 - Use for dust suppression or as herbicide.

Except to the extent that a use of used oil is prohibited or regulated by federal law, the rules adopted under ORS 459A.590 shall not prohibit or regulate the use of used oil for dust suppression or as an herbicide if the used oil is generated by a business or industry and does not contain polychlorinated biphenyls, or contain or show a characteristic of hazardous waste as defined in ORS 466.005 or is generated by a household and is: (1) Used on property owned by the generator; or (2) Generated and used on property leased by the generator or used on property immediately adjacent to property owned or leased by the generator with the written approval of the property owner on whose property the oil is to be applied. [Formerly 468.870] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.599 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.599 - Short title.

ORS 459A.552 to 459A.585 may be cited as the "Used Oil Recycling Act." [Formerly 468.871] Note: See note under 459A.552.
OR Rev Stat § 459A.600 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.600 - "Compost" defined.

As used in ORS 459A.605 to 459A.620, "compost" means the product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic wastes that are source separated from the municipal solid waste stream. [1991 c.385 §19]
OR Rev Stat § 459A.605 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.605 - Rules for purchase of compost and sewage sludge by state.

In consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality and affected state and local agencies, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall adopt rules for the purchase by the State of Oregon of compost and sewage sludge. The rules shall designate the state minimum purchasing standards. The rules shall encourage the use of compost and sludge without jeopardizing the safety and health of the citizens of the state or the environment. [1991 c.385 §21]
OR Rev Stat § 459A.615 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 459A - Reuse and Recycling|Section 459A.615 - Programs to use compost and sewage sludge.

The State Forestry Department, the State Parks and Recreation Department, the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall initiate programs that use compost or sewage sludge in place of, or to supplement, soil amendments, ground cover materials, mulching materials or other similar products for which compost can be used as an effective substitute. [1991 c.385 §23; 1993 c.560 §93]