The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2025-R-WHS-0016) on revised proposed amendments to the Regulations Governing Solid Waste. Public comments open through Dec. 16, 2026.

The initial proposed amendments to the Regulations Governing Solid Waste (7 DE Admin. Code: 1301) were published in the December 2025 edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations. A public hearing was held on Jan. 6, 2026.

As a result of public comments received, the Department is revising the proposed amendments. In accordance with 29 Del.C. § 10118(c), this public hearing will focus on revisions to the proposed amendments that the Department determined were necessary based on its review.

The proposed revisions include:

• General updates to formatting, phrasing, style and punctuation.
• Additions, deletions, updates and relocation of definitions.
• Realignment of the application submission requirements between activity types.
• Mirroring of applicable language and clarifications for existing language for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Industrial Waste Landfills, Resource Recovery Facilities and Transfer Stations.
• Clarification and updates for Solid Waste Transporters, Infectious Waste Facility, Compost Facility and Recycling Facility requirements.

The revised proposed amendments may be inspected online starting Nov. 1, 2026, in the Delaware Register of Regulations or, in-person, by appointment only, by contacting Alison Kiliszek at Alison.Kiliszek@delaware.gov or 302-739-9403.

The Department will accept public comment through Dec. 16, 2026. Comments will be accepted in written form via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, using the online form at de.gov/dnreccomments, or by U.S. mail to the address on this page.

Public Hearing Officer: Theresa Smith
DNREC Office of the Secretary
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

Proposed DNREC Exhibits

Exhibit 1: A copy of approved Start Action Notice #2018-16 pertaining to the proposed amendments.

Exhibit 2: A copy of the Regulatory Flexibility Analysis/Regulatory Impact Statement, corresponding to the proposed action as published in the Nov. 1, 2026, Delaware Register of Regulations.

Exhibit 3: A copy of Register Notice SAN # 2018-16 and the proposed amendment to 7 DE Admin. Code 1301 DRGSW, as published in the Nov. 1, 2026, Delaware Register of Regulations.

Exhibit 4: Proof of publication of the legal notice regarding the proposed amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 1301 DRGSW in the Oct. 28, 2026, Wilmington News Journal. (Pending)

Exhibit 5: Proof of publication of the legal notice regarding the proposed amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 1301 DRGSW in the Oct. 28, 2026, Delaware State News.

Exhibit 6: Public Hearing Notice as published on the DNREC website on or about Oct. 28, 2026.

Exhibit 7: Notice of this public hearing as it appears on DNREC’s Public Hearings website. (This page)

Exhibit 8: Notice of this public hearing as it appeared on Delaware’s Statewide Calendar and posted on or about Oct. 28, 2026.

Exhibit 9: Example of email sent to regulated entities and interested persons on Oct. 28, 2026, notifying them of this hearing.

Exhibit 10: Letter mailed to regulated entities and interested persons on or about Oct. 28, 2026 notifying them of this hearing.

Exhibit 11: A copy of the Dec. 1, 2026, public hearing presentation on proposed amendments to 7 DE Admin. Code 1301 DRGSW. (Pending)