Oregon State Police are testing what could be human remains found in the Hillsboro landfill on Tuesday.

Hillsboro police confirmed Sunday that the possible remains had been found and sent to the state police’s lab, but a spokesperson was not immediately available to discuss the discovery further.

Police aren’t sure if what they have discovered in the garbage processing area of the landfill is human or a prop or educational tool, KGW reported.

Hillsboro Police Sgt. Eric Bunday told the station that the possible remains could have been brought in by a garbage truck.

A crime scene was set up at the landfill after the discovery, and detectives were called to investigate, KGW reported. Tests to determine what the material is should be completed early this week.

-- Lizzy Acker

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