New Part 361-4 Solid Waste Regulations Affect Mulch Processing and Storage Facilities
Mulch Processing and Storage Facilities Under the Newly Amended Solid Waste Regulations Does your facility create or store mulch which has been derived from tree debris, yard trimmings or other woody material? If so, updated regulations will require the facility to...
Five Steps for Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) in Groundwater Sampling
Groundwater Sampling Groundwater sampling and monitoring is a crucial component of the majority of subsurface remediation work. Walden addressed the topic of monitoring well (well) installation in a previous blog; well networks are strategically designed based on the...
Key Stormwater Permit Requirements for Vehicle Dismantling Facilities
Stormwater Regulation Updates Affect Auto Salvage Businesses If you own or operate a Vehicle Dismantling Facility-- a business that disassembles or wrecks used motor vehicles for parts recycling, resale, or scrap-- please note that you must conform to multiple New...
Reminder: Annual Waste Report is Due March 1st
As the year comes to a close, don’t forget about the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Solid Waste Annual Report requirements. Businesses all across the state must submit various information about wastes received, processed, or sent...
Long Island’s Big Push Towards Nitrogen Removing Septic Tanks
Suffolk County Septic Systems As stated in our recent blog “Suffolk County Commercial Cesspools Will No Longer Be Grandfathered-in During Redevelopment”, commercial and industrial facilities will now have to comply with new septic tank regulations. If there are any...
Suffolk County Commercial Cesspools Will No Longer Be Grandfathered-in During Redevelopment
Commercial property owners undergoing renovations or expansions, take note of recent changes to the Suffolk County Sanitary Code. New Septic System Legislation The Suffolk County Legislature recently passed a bill to amend the portion of the Suffolk County Sanitary...
Save Money on Your NYC DEP Right to Know Filing – Dispose of Unnecessary Chemicals
Business Owners in New York City: Have You Heard of the DEP Right to Know Reporting? Under the Community Right-to-Know Program, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) requires businesses to report the amount of chemicals used or stored at...
Groundwater 101: Monitoring Well Installation
Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation Basics Groundwater monitoring wells are commonly installed at sites that are known to be or suspected to be contaminated by a variety of substances such as petroleum compounds or chlorinated solvents. Groundwater Quality...
New York State Takes Control of Establishing 1,4-Dioxane And PFOA Drinking Water Standards
The presence of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water has been an on-going concern for many residents of Long Island, New York. 1,4-dioxane is a compound that has been used in a variety of industrial, manufacturing and agricultural operations. It readily mixes with water, and...
Technical Specifications Writing and Its Role in Construction Management
One of the most important (and oftentimes most difficult) aspects of a construction project is describing the desired finished product in a manner that is clear to all parties involved. Setting well-defined, measurable expectations for the contractor is paramount to...