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Virtual Public Meeting and Public Hearing: Synagro Technologies, Inc. Request for a Distribution and Marketing Permit
The Surface Water Discharges Section will hold a virtual public meeting (June 17, 2020) and a virtual public hearing (June 25, 2020) on an application by Synagro Technologies, Inc. for a permit to sell biosolids fertilizer products in Delaware.Reg. 1102 Permit Application: Auto Collision & Repair
Auto Collision & Repair, located at 413 North Bedford Street, in Georgetown, has applied for a permit to operate an Auto Body Shop that conducts any or all of the following: collision repair, vehicle painting, paint stripping, or sanding.7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: Chemours Discovery Hub
Chemours Discovery Hub requests permission to operate an existing multi-step analytical process in their laboratories located at 201 Discovery Boulevard, in Newark.NPDES Permit Application: Division of Parks and Recreation
The Division of Parks and Recreation has applied for reissuance of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. DE0050083 (State Number WPCC 3150H/74) to discharge treated sanitary sewerage to an unnamed tributary of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.Solid Waste Transporter Permits Pending
A listing of companies that have submitted permit applications to transport regulated RCRA hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System
John E & Barbara H Moore have applied for a construction permit for an on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system for four homes located at the intersection of Thompsonville Road and Lynch Road, in Kent County.Federally Enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Applications: Croda Inc.
Croda, Inc. has requested a federally enforceable 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 construction permit to add a 12,000 gallon drumming tank to existing Blend Tanks A and B at its facility at 315 Cherry Lane, in New Castle.Water Allocation Permit Application: Sussex Ventures, Inc.
Sussex Ventures, Inc. has requested an allocation permit for one proposed irrigation well located east of Laurel near the intersection of Laurel and Adams Roads.Amendments to State Bluefish Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 3516)
DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has signed an Order to amend the state’s Bluefish regulations that changes the daily possession limits for anglers.Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Applications
A listing of applications to the DNREC Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section.Large Quantity Generators
If a facility generates hazardous waste in quantities greater than 1,000 kilograms (≈2,200 pounds) or generates acutely hazardous waste in quantities greater than 1 kilogram (≈2.2 pounds) in a calendar month, that facility is defined, under Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG). [panelElectronic Waste
In this world of rapidly changing technology, disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) has created a growing waste stream. The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances provides guidance for the management of these wastes by businesses under the state’s hazardous waste regulations.Contact Us
Universal Waste Rule
Universal wastes are items that are generated by a large number of businesses in relatively small quantities. Five hazardous wastes are identified as universal wastes under Section 273 of Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste. They are batteries, mercury-containing equipment, obsolete agricultural pesticides, lamps and aerosol cans. [panelSolvent-Contaminated Cloth Wipes
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Compliance and Permitting Section provides the following guidance on the management of cloth wipes, including shop towels, and rags contaminated with hazardous wastes identified via characteristic or listing in the Delaware Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste (7 DE Admin. Code 1302).Managing Fluorescent Lamps
The following are answers to commonly asked questions regarding the management of waste fluorescent lamps that exceed the regulatory limit for mercury via the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP).Contact Us
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Very Small Quantity Generators
If a facility generates hazardous waste in quantities of less than 100 kilograms (≈220 pounds or approximately 25 gallons) or is the generator of acutely hazardous waste in quantities of less than 1 kilogram (≈2 pounds) in a calendar month, that facility is defined, under Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, as a Very Small QuantityAuto Repair Shop Waste
Auto Repair Shops generate hazardous waste that must be managed in accordance with Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste. Hazardous waste mismanagement adversely impacts human health and the environment.Contact Us
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Salvage Yards
Salvage yards are an important part of the economy. They provide a valuable service, helping recycle what can be recycled and dispose of what cannot.Contact Us
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Managing Waste
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances is responsible for controlling the storage, transport and disposal of solid, infectious and hazardous waste in Delaware. The Division also coordinates recycling and yard waste management. Solid Waste HazardousSolid Waste
Solid Waste is any garbage, refuse, refuse-derived fuel, waste wood from demolition or construction, sludge from treatment plants, or other discarded material. It can include wastes resulting from industrial, commercial, mining and agricultural operations, and from community activities.Contact Us
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous wastes are solid wastes that are inherently dangerous to handle or dispose. They include chemicals such as solvents, mercury in thermometers, and lead in paint. The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances regulates transporters, businesses and industry so that hazardous wastes are managed properly and cleaned up in the event of a spill orUsed Oil Management
The following provides an overview related to commonly asked questions about the proper management and disposal of used oil regulated by Part 279 of Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste.Contact Us
Mercury and Mercury-Containing Equipment
Elemental mercury is liquid at room temperature, with a metallic and shiny appearance. It is conductive and highly volatile. Mercury can have serious health impacts on humans.Contact Us
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Small Quantity Generators
If a facility generates hazardous waste in quantities between 100 kilograms (≈220 pounds) and 1,000 kilograms (≈2,200 pounds) and generates acutely hazardous waste in quantities of less than 1 kilogram (≈2.2 pounds) in a calendar month, that facility is defined, under Delaware’s Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, as a Small Quantity Generator (SQG). [column md=”5″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.Contact Us
Managing Used Aerosol Cans
For businesses, aerosol cans pose a unique hazardous waste determination problem because they consist of three different types of materials, each of which may be classified as hazardous waste — the can itself, liquid product contained in the can, and the gaseous propellant.Contact Us
Managing Common Household Wastes
Many types of hazardous waste items used by households can be disposed of in household trash, taken to a Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) recycling drop-off center, or taken to a DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. [button type=”primary” link=”#”Infectious Waste
The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances regulates the treatment, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal of infectious waste in the state.Contact Us
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Registrations and Permits Infectious Waste Generator