A Year on the Job: DNREC Secretary and Deputy Secretary Reflect on Their First 365 Days

On Jan. 30, 2025, Secretary Greg Patterson and Deputy Secretary Dayna Cobb stepped into the top leadership roles at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. To mark the occasion, Outdoor Delaware sat down with Patterson and Cobb to reflect on what surprised them most, the progress they’re proud of and what they’re focused on next for Delaware’s environment and the people who protect it every day.

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Solid Waste Facilities

The Compliance and Permitting Section (CAPS) of the DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances issues permits for all solid and hazardous waste facilities, such as operating and closed landfills and transfer stations, recycling, composting and resource recovery facilities. In addition, CAPS staff perform periodic inspections of Delaware facilities for compliance with

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Permitting Orders

A Secretary’s Order is a written decision by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to take a final action on behalf of the Department. Regulatory Orders Permitting Orders [button

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