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Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snow melt flows over the ground.

If your business generates small amounts of hazardous waste, you may be eligible to dispose of hazardous waste via the Conditionally Exempt Generator (CEG) program.

https://www.co.polk.or.us/sites/default/files/filefield_paths/hhw_acceptance_form_2022_1.pdfWhat is Hazardous Waste?

Many household products used in your yard and home contain chemicals that are dangerous to people, pets, fish and wildlife.

To protect yourself from the West Nile Virus, it is critical to empty all standing water around your home where mosquitos can breed. In particular, watch for the following locations:

Please visit Polk County's main Household Hazardous Waste website for detailed information on recycling.

Polk County conducts site evaluations for septic site approval, issues septic permit specifications when a repair, alteration, or new system is required, provides pre-cover inspections, authorizes

Polk County provides annual inspections on request.

Radon is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that occurs naturally from radioactive decay.

Polk County licenses public pools and spas annually, conducts two semi-annual inspections on general use pools/spas, and conducts annual investigations on seasonal use pools/spas.

A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.