New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released its first E-Waste Recycling Report finding that more than 318 million pounds of e-waste was collected from 2011 through 2014.…
Land & Waste
New York DEC Partners with DMV to Promote Battery Recycling
In an innovative approach to enhancing environmental quality in New York, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have teamed up to encourage all of…
DC Department of Energy & Environment Implements Foam Ban
As of January 1, District of Columbia businesses and organizations that serve food can no longer use containers or other food service products made of expanded polystyrene, commonly known as…
District of Columbia Environmental Emergency Response Program
In September 2012, the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) developed an Environmental Emergency Response Program after identifying the need to enhance the District’s ability to prepare for and respond…
U.S. EPA Letter to ECOS and ASTSWMO on the Definition of Solid Waste and the Coal Combustion Residuals
This letter reiterates the continued discussion about the major provisions of the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) and the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Final Rules. These final rules were published on January 13,…
Coal Ash Testimonies
The following are testimonies given by state commissioners and ECOS Executive Director & General Counsel on Coal Ash. Easterly: 1/22/15 Paylor: 3/18/15 Alexandra Dunn: 6/17/15
Virginia’s Hazardous Waste Small Quantity Never Inspected Initiative – Use of GIS and Other Web Tools to Target Inspections
Description of Initiative: The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) has undertaken an initiative to address the more than 3,000 never-inspected hazardous waste small quantity generators throughout the Commonwealth. In…
Wisconsin’s Assessment Monies Program
Description of Initiative: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has launched an initiative to assist local governments and property owners with economic redevelopment when closed or closing manufacturing plants…
North Carolina’s Integrating Environmental Customer Service
Description of Initiative: In 2013, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched an effort to renew its focus on customer service, outreach, and environmental stewardship. The concept…
Letter with ASTSWMO to U.S. EPA about CCR Rule Implementation
This joint ECOS ASTSWMO letter addresses concern with an implementation issue regarding the proposed RCRA Subtitle D option. The suggestion is that U.S. EPA, in promulgating a final rule under Subtitle…
