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Solid and Hazardous Waste

To prevent adverse health impacts and environmental degradation associated with the storage, disposal and accidental spills of hazardous or non-hazardous materials.

Services Provided:

Perform routine inspections of licensed landfills and transfer stations
Investigate sites reported to have illegal dumps
Educate the general public and businesses on the proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of solid or hazardous waste according to applicable rules and regulations
Help to prevent toxic or hazardous releases into the environment
Provide consultation at hazardous and non-hazardous material spills that may pose a threat to health or the environment
Inspect underground storage tanks when they are being removed from the ground to identify potential leaks and soil contamination
Consult with the public and businesses on potential environmental impacts due to past incidents of leaking underground tanks for hazardous material spills.

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Solid Wastes and Recycling:

Hazardous Wastes:

Underground Storage Tank Leaks/Contamination: