Recycling In Pennsylvania - Department of Environmental Protection
The Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program Act, Act 190 of 1996, was established to assistance small businesses and the public in pollution prevention and the proper management of solid and hazardous wastes generated in households and small businesses.
Hazardous Waste Program - Department of Environmental Protection
Hazardous Waste Program The hazardous waste program regulates the generation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. We are currently receiving a large volume of Notification of RCRA Subtitle C Activity forms (EPA Form 8700-12) due to SQG renotification requirements.
Recycling and Disposal - Department of Environmental Protection
Statewide recycling began in Pennsylvania in 1988 with the passage of the Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) that requires larger municipalities to recycle. Today, more than 11.6 million residents – at least 94 percent of the state’s population – have access to recycling.
Pennsylvania DEP delays hazardous waste recycling project
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection delayed a hazardous waste recycling project in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, after saying that a permit application was incomplete, a report by StateImpact Pennsylvania says.
Waste Programs - Department of Environmental Protection
DEP's Bureau of Waste Management manages the statewide hazardous, municipal, and residual waste programs. The office also oversees implementation of municipal waste planning and recycling, waste transportation, and the Covered Device Recycling Act. DEP's Bureau of Waste Management includes: Hazardous Waste Program
- What is the hazardous waste minimization program?
- The Hazardous Waste Minimization Program offers services to companies that generate waste. These services include free Waste Minimization/Pollution Prevention Site Visits, Source Reduction Strategy development, as well as recognition programs for companies who voluntarily reduce hazardous waste.
- What is a hazardous waste program?
- Hazardous Waste Program The hazardous waste program regulates the generation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. Enforce regulations.
- Can a small quantity generator transport waste in Pennsylvania?
- A very small quantity generator (VSQG) may transport their own waste in Pennsylvania for treatment, storage or disposal without obtaining a formal Pennsylvania hazardous waste transporter license. Pa. Code 262a.14 (b) (formerly Pa. Code 261a.5 (c)).
- Does Pennsylvania have a universal waste program?
- Pennsylvania incorporates the federal regulations by reference, thus including the universal waste program, 40 CFR Part 273 - standards for Universal Waste Management, as part of Pennsylvania regulation. This includes batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment, lamps and aerosol cans.
- What is the division of hazardous waste management email distribution list?
- The Division of Hazardous Waste Management is creating an email distribution list to periodically alert interested parties of news and announcements concerning the Department’s hazardous waste program.
- Do I need a hazardous waste transporter license in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. A Hazardous Waste Transporter license must be obtained from the DEP if hazardous waste is picked up or delivered to a site in Pennsylvania. A hazardous waste transporter license is not required if only passing through the state. An application for this transporter license can be found here
