Pages Tagged With: "waste and hazardous substances"
Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the 601 Justison Street Site, 601 Justison Street, Wilmington (DE-1729)
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Beech Street Property, LLC regarding the site at 601 Justison Street in Newark.Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the Villa Maria Site, (DE-1728)
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Sacred Heart Housing Inc. regarding the Villa Maria Site, located in a block defined by N Market Street, Race Street and Hutton Street, in Wilmington.Notification of Public Comment For A Brownfield Development Agreement for Talleyville Sunoco Site 3930 Concord Pike, Wilmington (DE-1715)
DNREC’s Remediation Section negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with AZ Wilmington, LLC regarding the Talleyville Sunoco Site, located at 3930 Concord Pike, Wilmington.Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the Astrazeneca North Campus Site (Operable Unit-1) (DE-1662)
The Department invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up Operable Unit 1 of the AstraZeneca North Campus Site located in Wilmington.Amended Final Plan of Remedial Action for the Former Rodney Dorm Complex
The Department has adopted a plan regarding the clean-up of the Former Rodney Dorm Site located in Newark.Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the South Walnut Street Row Site (DE-1725)
DNREC’s Remediation Section negotiated a Brownfield Development Aagreement with Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware, regarding the South Walnut Street ROW Site, consisting of the roadway and road shoulder areas of a portion of the S. Walnut Street DelDOT Right of Way (adjacent to 906 S. Walnut), in Wilmington.Notification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the 2603 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE Site, (DE-1727)
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Astro Center, LLC regarding the 2603 Kirkwood Highway Site, located at 2603 Capitol Trail, Newark.Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for 502 South Walnut Street Site, Wilmington (DE-1722)
DNREC’s Remediation Section has negotiated a Brownfield Development Agreement with the City of Wilmington regarding the site located at 502 South Walnut Street, in Wilmington.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.Proposed Plan of Remedial Action for the Paulsen Property Site (DE-1712)
DNREC invites public comment on a proposal to clean-up the Paulsen Property Site located in Laurel. The site was historically operated as a dairy. distribution warehouseNotification of Negotiations for a Brownfields Development Agreement for the South Walnut Street ROW Site, (DE-1725)
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfields Development Agreement with Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware, regarding the South Walnut Street ROW Site, consisting of the roadway and road shoulder areas of a portion of the S. Walnut Street DelDOT Right of Way (adjacent to 906 S. Walnut) in Wilmington.Notification of Public Comment for a Brownfield Development Agreement for the Milford Salvage Site, (DE-0335)
DNREC’s Remediation Section is negotiating a Brownfield Development Agreement with Marshall Street Properties, LLC regarding Milford Salvage Site, located at 628 Marshall Street, Milford.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). [panel type=”success” heading=”ContactElectronic 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. [panel type=”success” heading=”Contact Us”Solvent-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
Compliance and Permitting Section 302-739-9403
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
Compliance and Permitting Section 302-739-9403
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
Compliance and Permitting Section 302-739-9403
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 Hazardous WasteSolid 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
Compliance and Permitting Section 302-739-9403 Transporter Permits 302-739-9403
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
Compliance and Permitting Section 302-739-9403
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″ xclass=”col-xs-12Solid 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. [panel type=”success” heading=”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. Hazardous WasteInfectious 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
Jared Weiss Environmental Scientist 302-739-9403
Registrations and Permits Infectious Waste Generator

