ORS § 459.035
Consistent with ORS 459.015(2)(e), the Department of Environmental Quality shall provide to state agencies, local government units and persons providing collection service, advisory technical and planning assistance in development and implementation of effective solid waste management plans and practices, implementation of recycling programs under ORS 459.250, 459A.005 to 459A.120 and 459A.600 to 459A.620, and assistance in training of personnel in solid waste management. The department shall report to the Legislative Assembly from time to time on further assistance that will be needed to develop, implement and administer effective solid waste management programs or recycling programs. The department shall assist in surveys to locate potential disposal sites. The department may request the assistance of other state agencies.
ORS 459.035