Does my Industrial Facility need a SPDES Permit, NPDES Permit, or a SWPPP for stormwater discharge management in New York State?
When it comes to facility stormwater discharge management in New York state, there can be confusion on what permitting is required and what the various acronyms like SPDES, NPDES, or SWPPP mean. In short, SPDES and NPDES, are related regulatory programs put in place...
DSNY New Proposed Public Safety Requirements in Commercial Waste Zones
The New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY” or “Department”) is in the process of establishing new Commercial Waste Zones throughout the City in order to address the increase of truck traffic, harmful environmental impacts, and insufficient attention to public...
2021 NYSDEC Solid Waste and Organics Recycling Annual Reporting Deadline Approaching
The deadline for filing Part 360/361 Solid Waste Management Facility and Organics Recycling Annual Reports for 2020 with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is fast approaching. All annual reports must be submitted by March 1, 2021 to...
Opacity Testing at Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Generators
DSNY Are you a permitted solid waste management facility within New York City? If so, did you know that as part of your annual New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) permit renewal, exhaust emissions from all diesel and/or gas-powered equipment must be...
Mulch Operations with Part 360/361/362 Permit Applications, Suffolk County New York
In response to the recent revisions to the New York State solid waste management facility regulations to include mulch and compost processing as well as storage facilities under 6 NYCRR Part 361-4 and 361-3, Walden Environmental Engineering was hired to work with a...
The 5 Most Important Factors of High-Quality Compost Used to Amend Topsoil
High quality topsoil can mean the difference between a successful growing season or a disappointing harvest. In order to support the sufficient growth of plants, topsoil should be rich in nutrients and minerals. Thankfully, compost material can be incorporated into...
NYSDEC Air Pollution Regulatory Revisions – Public Comments due by June 29!
The Department is proposing to make amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 200, 201, 212, and 621 in order to improve its clarity and consistency, along with making the air permitting process easier to implement across the State. The public comment period for these respective...
NYSDEC PART 360 ANNUAL REPORT FORMS DUE NEXT MONTH!
March 1st, 2020 is the last day to file the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Solid Waste Annual Report. All annual reports must be submitted to both the Central DEC Office in Albany NY as well the Division of Materials Management in...
Applying for a NYSDEC Part 360 Composting Permit
If your facility produces compost or uses it to make topsoil, then your facility may need to file for a permit or registration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation! Your composting facility needs a NYSDEC registration to operate if you...
New Pre-Determined BUD Forms Are Now Available!
A Predetermined BUD, or Beneficial Use Determination, is a determination by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that a material ceases to be considered a “waste” and thus can be beneficially used with fewer restrictions on handling. Similar to...