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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 or
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.
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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.
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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″
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.
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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.
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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.
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The DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances regulates the treatment, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal of infectious waste in the state.
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Delaware produces more than 750,000 scrap tires a year. How to keep them from fouling the environment is a serious consideration. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers two programs to help — the Scrap Tire Facility Compliance Program and the Scrap Tire Removal Program. [column md=”5″ xclass=”col-xs-12 col-lg-4
DNREC invites public comment on an amended proposal to clean-up the Former Rodney Dorm Site in Newark. The site was once used by the University of Delaware as student housing and a dining hall.
Small quantity and large quantity generators of hazardous waste must notify the state of Delaware of their activities. Large quantity generators are required to submit annual reports to the state.
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DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with African American Heritage Center of Delaware, Inc. regarding the Clifford Brown Walk Site, in Wilmington.
A listing or applications to the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances for permits to transport regulated RCRA hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of The Falls Site located in Wilmington.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the 222 Maryland Avenue Site located in Wilmington.
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Marshall Street Properties, LLC regarding Milford Salvage Site, located at 628 Marshall Street, in Milford.
Conectiv Properties and Investments, Inc. (CPI) is being issued a Solid Waste Permit for the closure of the inactive Site II Industrial Waste Landfill located on Hay Road, in Wilmington.
DNREC’s Remediation Section negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with 1951 Pulaski Highway, LLC regarding the Former Mitchell Shop Site, located at 1951 Pulaski Highway, Bear.
DNREC has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the Juniors Auto Parts Site located in Wilmington.
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with the City of Wilmington regarding the 502 South Walnut Street Site, in Wilmington.
A listing of recent permit applications to transport regulated RCRA hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank Corporation regarding the 2301 N Market Street Site, located at 2301 N Market Street, Wilmington.
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances, will conduct a virtual public hearing (Docket #2020-R-WH-0008) on the Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the General Motors Corp. Wilmington Assembly Plant Operable Unit 4.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of 4601 North Market Street Site located in Wilmington. The Site previously operated as a commercial shopping mall.
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up Operable Units 2 and 3 of the Milford Mosquito Control Site located in Milford.
DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with Southbridge Community Services, Inc. regarding the 518 South Heald Street Site, located at 518 South Heald Street in Wilmington.
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfield Developments Agreement with 1951 Pulaski Highway, LLC regarding the Former Mitchell Shop Site, located at 1951 Pulaski Highway, Bear.
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up The Falls Site, a property located in Wilmington that was used as a textile mill from the 1830s to 2003.
DNREC is negotiating a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement with Mountaire Farms Inc. regarding the Daisey Street and Railroad Avenue Site located at Daisey Street & Railroad Avenue, in Frankford.
A correction to a part of the Final Plan of Remedial Action for the Osprey Point Subdivision that was noticed on February 26, 2020.
The Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances will conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the General Motors Corp. Wilmington Assembly Plant Operable Unit 4. The assembly plant is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the Deerfield Substation Site, in Newark, which is an electrical substation that had a petroleum release as a result of a leaking underground storage tank.
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to amend the May 2019 Proposed Plan of Remedial Action to require a submission of a Certification of Completion of Remedy (COCR) request after approval of the CMMP and recording of the Environmental Covenant.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the Osprey Point Subdivision Site located in Rehoboth Beach. The Site, once used as a golf course, requires a restriction on the future use of groundwater at the Site.
A listing of applications to the DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances for permits to transport regulated RCRA hazardous and/or non-hazardous solid wastes in, out of, or through the State of Delaware.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of Operable Units 1 and 2 of the Sixteenth Street Quarry Site located in Wilmington.
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up the Deerfield Substation Site located in Newark. The site is an electrical substation that had a petroleum release as a result of a leaking underground storage tank.
DNREC’s Remediation Section negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with DPIF2 DE 1 New Castle, LLC regarding the General Motors Corp-Wilmington Assembly Plant, Lot 4, located at 801 Boxwood Road, in Wilmington.
DNREC is negotiating a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement with Commerce Street Properties, LLC regarding the Former New Arc Welding Site located at 30 Commerce Street, in Wilmington.
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with AZ Wilmington, LLC, regarding the Talleyville Sunoco Site ), located at 3930 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware.
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with DPIF2 DE 1 New Castle, LLC regarding the General Motors Corp-Wilmington Assembly Plant Site, OU-4,located at 801 Boxwood Road, in Wilmington.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the RiverHouse I Site located in Wilmington.
DNREC’s Remediation Section negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. regarding the Paulsen Property Site, located at 394 West Front Street, in Laurel.
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the 1289-1313 Frederica Road Site located in Frederica, Delaware. The Site was once used as a gasoline service station and illegal junkyard.
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up Operable Unit 2 of the 3022-3028 New Castle Avenue Site located in New Castle.
DNREC is granting an extension of the comment period on the Proposed Plan of Remedial Action at the Osprey Point Subdivision Site located in Rehoboth Beach until January 27, 2020.
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Southbridge Community Services, Inc. regarding the 518 South Heald Street Site in Wilmington.
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up of the Fox Point State Park Phase II, Operable Unit 2 site located along Lighthouse Road in Wilmington.
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up the Sixteenth Street Quarry Site located at 1601 N. Spruce Street and 1401 N. Church Street in Wilmington.
DNREC is negotiating a Voluntary Cleanup Program Agreement with Derrick C. Scott regarding the Donohos Paint Manufacturing Site (DE-1312) located at 145 South New Street, Dover.
