DEQ began offering grants to local governments in 1992. Between 1992 and 2000 grants primarily funded local solid waste plans, local recycling and composting projects, and tire cleanups. Only local…
Prevention
Life Cycle Assessment – Rapid Response Services
The 2050 Vision for Materials Management in Oregon is document that guides a sustainable materials management program, focused on understanding and reducing the life cycle environmental impacts of materials, in…
Thermostat Collection
Provide convenient mechanism to responsibly collect and manage mercury containing thermostats at the end of their useful life and divert them from disposal in landfills and waste to energy facilities.…
Drug Take-back Program
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Drug Take-Back Program seeks to provide more convenient opportunities for citizens to properly dispose of unwanted medications, as pills that are flushed or…
Get Food Smart TN
The Get Food Smart TN initiative is a two-pronged approach to addressing food waste in Tennessee. It is part awareness campaign that seeks to engages consumers, restaurants, schools, businesses, and…
