Oregon DEQ News

Oregon DEQ Environmental Enforcement Penalties - February 2026

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 10 civil penalties totaling $145,903 in February 2026 for environmental violations including asbestos abatement, stormwater discharge, and hazardous waste mismanagement. Fines ranged from $1,600 to $27,785 across 10 organizations including contractors, wood products companies, paint manufacturers, and a university.

Oregon DEQ Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grants Available

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced $2 million in grant funding available through its Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grant program. The program aims to support projects focused on reducing waste and exposure to toxic substances in building materials, with pre-applications due April 30, 2026.

DEQ Fines Coffin Butte Landfill $3 Million for Air Quality Violations

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an enforcement order and a $3 million civil penalty to Coffin Butte Landfill for violations of air quality regulations. This action addresses significant non-compliance issues related to air emissions.

Oregon DEQ Issues $1.2M in Environmental Penalties

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced it has issued eight penalties totaling $1.2 million for environmental violations in January 2026. These penalties cover a range of environmental issues, including air quality and water quality violations.

Oregon DEQ Fines Coffin Butte Landfill $3M for Air Violations

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued an enforcement order and a $3,016,128 civil penalty to Valley Landfills Inc. for air quality violations at Coffin Butte Landfill. The violations include failing to monitor, capture, and control landfill gas emissions.

Oregon DEQ Issues $169,583 in Environmental Penalties

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued eight penalties totaling $169,583 in January 2026 for environmental violations. The penalties addressed issues such as underground fuel storage tanks, greenhouse gas reporting, and asbestos compliance.

Oregon DEQ Issues $227,030 in Environmental Penalties

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued 11 enforcement actions in December, totaling $227,030 in penalties for environmental violations. Fines ranged from $3,600 to $63,500 and addressed issues such as stormwater discharge, air quality, and cleanup orders.

DEQ Fines Stella-Jones $1M for 23 Environmental Violations

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a $1,055,825 civil penalty to Stella-Jones Corp. for 23 environmental violations at its wood treating facility. The penalty includes $877,225 for economic benefit gained by the company from non-compliance.

Oregon DEQ 2025 Wildfire Smoke Trends Report

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has released its 2025 Wildfire Smoke Trends Report. The report indicates that while the 2025 wildfire season had minimal air quality impacts compared to recent years, the long-term trend shows increasing wildfire smoke days across the state.