Commercial Hazardous Waste Most businesses and households use products that contain hazardous materials. For example, a business that uses any of the following materials probably creates hazardous wastes: Dyes, paints, thinners, solvents or cleaning fluids Materials that burn or itch on contact with skin Materials that dissolve metal, wood, paper or clothing Pesticides Products with a warning label such as "flammable," "caustic," "danger," "hazardous" or "poison." Hazardous wastes require special handling. They can't be put in the dumpster, poured down the drain or evaporated into the air. They can't be taken to the transfer station. Every business must comply with regulations, no matter how little hazardous waste it generates. The amount of waste the business produces or stores determines which regulations apply. Hazardous Waste Information - Oregon Print This Page