Conservation and Waste Management

DEC regulates waste streams produced by residents, businesses, and other organizations. Reuse, recycling, and other ways to reduce waste can save you money and are always preferred to disposal.

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Municipalities

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• Waste Transporters - The New York State Environmental Conservation Law requires that anyone engaged in the transportation of regulated waste generated or disposed of within New York State must possess a valid New York State Part 364 Waste Transporter Permit.
• Types of Solid Wastes - Information regarding the proper handling, disposal and treatment of various types of solid wastes, including Construction and Demolition Debris, Industrial/Commercial Waste, Waste Tires, Asbestos, Lumber Pressure Treated With Chromated Copper Arsenate, Regulated Medical Waste, Used Electronic Equipment, Fluorescent and HID Lamps, and Used Oil.
• Materials Management Program - The New York State Solid Waste Management Program is administered as a regionalized program. All Part 360 permits, registrations, variances and other permit related determinations regarding the construction and operation of solid waste management facilities are issued on a regional basis.