Deschutes County takes pride in its beautiful scenic views and community-involved citizens. We live in a high desert paradise where we enjoy expansive skies, an abundance of wildlife, and a variety of flora. The Department of Solid Waste wants to do its part to ensure that residents of the County maintain a high quality of living by offering garbage service, hazardous waste and standard recycling opportunities. Solid Waste provides County citizens with an efficient and environmentally sound method to dispose of their recyclables and garbage.

The Deschutes County Road Department develops, operates and maintains the County’s road system. This department is responsible for maintaining and improving 830 miles of County roads as well as 66 bridges. Other than routine road and bridge maintenance, this department also responds to emergency road hazards and natural disasters.