Apply for Grant Funding Through Two EFC Programs!
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) aims to assist communities and encourage the implementation of critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost capital, grants, and expert technical assistance. Grant programs...
Mulch Facility Temperature Monitoring Logs Required as Part of Solid Waste Annual Report
REMINDER: Temperature monitoring logs for mulch material windrows/piles are now required to be submitted for mulch processing and storage solid waste management facility (SWMF) annual reports in accord with 6 NYCRR (New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations) Part 360 and...
Solid Waste Annual Report Submission Deadline Is Approaching
If you own or operate a Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF), like any of those listed below, this information is for you! Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Handling and Recovery Facilities Transfer Facilities/Stations Organic Waste Recyclers/Processors...
2025 Manufacturing Grants: Round 1 Applications Due March 11, 2025
Attention New York manufacturers: FuzeHub’s 2025 Manufacturing Grants are now open! As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, these grants can help to foster partnerships between not-for-profit organizations and small- to medium-sized manufacturers, driving growth...
NYS and NYC Strengthen Food Waste Reduction Efforts
New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC) are escalating their efforts to reduce food waste by utilizing inclusive legislation and regulations aimed at businesses and residents. Understanding these laws is important to ensuring compliance and contributing to...
Deadline for Annual Hazardous Waste Report Filing: March 1, 2025
Annual hazardous waste reports must be filed with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by March 1 each year for hazardous waste generating facilities operating in New York State. What Facilities Need to File an Annual Hazardous Waste...
NY Legislature Passes Amendment to the Retail Worker Safety Act
On September 5, 2024, New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act (“the act”) was signed into law. On February 7, 2025, the NY Legislature passed an amendment to the act. It is anticipated that the amendment will be signed into law. **Update: The amendment was signed...
NYSDEC Waste Transporter Annual Report Deadline: March 1, 2025
Annual reports for all waste transporters who operate within the State of New York under 6 NYCRR Part 364 are due to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by March 1, 2025. What Is the Purpose of 6 NYCRR Part 364? Part 364 is designed...
EPA Adds Nine PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that facilities will need to report Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data for nine additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) if these chemicals are manufactured, processed, or...
Everything You Need to Know about Tier 2/Right-to-Know
What is Tier 2? Tier 2 reporting was mandated in 1986 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). It requires any business that stores or handles hazardous chemicals (in certain quantities) to...