The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will hold a public hearing (Docket #2023-P-WH-0028) on an application from Scrap Tire Solution (STS) for a permit to operate a solid waste facility in Wilmington. Public comment period closed.

Scrap Tire Solution (STS) has applied for a Solid Waste Facility Permit to operate a solid waste facility located at 195 Hay Road, in Wilmington, Delaware.

For additional information or to review the application materials in person, please contact Doug Godfrey at 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE  19901, at (302) 739-9403, or at Doug.Godfrey@Delaware.gov.

The Department will accept public comment through Feb. 23, 2024. 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.

Documents for Review

Public Notice: Scrap Tire Solution Solid Waste Permit Approval (Dec. 10, 2023)

Public Notice: Scrap Tire Solution, LLC Permit Application Public Hearing (Jan. 3, 2024)

Permit Application Package
– Recycling Permit Application
– Lease
– Plan of Operation
– Evidence that Product Will not Adversely Affect Human or Environmental Health
– Conceptual Closure Plan
– Evidence of Financial Assurance
– Approvals
– Chapter 79 Background Statement

Draft Solid Waste Permit

Additional information amended as of Dec. 12, 2023
– Updated/Executed Lease
– Coastal Zone/NCC Planning Verification

Transcript, Hearing Officer’s Report and Secretary’s Order

Public Hearing Transcript

Hearing Officer’s Report
– Appendix A: STS Technical Response Memorandum (March 27, 2024)
– Appendix B: STS Revised Draft Permit Comparison Memorandum (April 25, 2024)
– Appendix C: Revised Draft Permit

Secretary’s Order No: 2024-WH-0017 – Approval of Permit Application of Scrap Tire Solution Inc. (“STS”) for a Solid Waste Facility Permit to aggregate scrap tires for recycling at 195 Hay Road, Wilmington, Delaware
(Effective Date: May 10, 2024)

DNREC Exhibits

Applicant Exhibits

Applicant Exhibit 01 – Hearing Presentation

Public Comments

Elisa King (Jan. 23, 2024)

Jason Zern, NCC Dept. Public Works (Jan. 23, 2024)

Thomas Beran, Bellevue Manor Maintenance Corporation (Jan. 24, 2024)

Marissa McClenton, Sierra Club Delaware Chapter (Feb. 21, 2024)
– Attachment

Jeffrey Richardson, Delaware Community Benefits Agreement Coalition (Feb. 22, 2024)