Public Comment Notice
Phase 3 Cleanup of the Former Bend Demolition Landfill
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on proposed cleanup alternatives for Phase 3 remediation of the former Bend Demolition Landfill, located on the OSU-Cascades campus.
OSU-Cascades plans to continue remediation of approximately 5.7 acres of the former landfill to support future campus development. Proposed future uses include academic facilities, a student health and recreation center and student housing.
Cleanup alternatives under evaluation include:
- No action
- Consolidation of landfill contents on-site
- Off-site disposal of landfill waste
DEQ welcomes community input before a final decision is made.
Submit Written Comments
Comment Period:
Aug.10 - Sept. 10, 2026
By Email:
allen.clements@deq.oregon.gov
By Mail:
Allen Clements
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
400 E. Scenic Dr. #307
The Dalles, OR 97058