NYSDEC Revised the Current 6 NYCRR Part 226
NYSDEC revised the current 6 NYCRR Part 226 into two parts, “Solvent Cleaning Processes” and “Industrial Cleaning Solvents”, and made changes to Part 201, 'Permits and Registrations'. Now, rules apply to the cleaning of all materials, not just metal, and changed the...
Waste Containerization Systems in Certain Buildings
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) is proposing to revise the rules to require certain buildings to install and utilize waste containerization systems for the management of waste generated. Who will install and utilize waste...
Waste Management Plans for Certain Buildings
New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing to revise the rules to require certain buildings to submit a “Building Waste Management Plan.” Who will submit the “Building Waste Management Plan”? Owners and/or managing agents of certain new or...
New NYSDEC Enforcement Discretion for Waste Manifests and Shipping Documents
As New York and the world faces the present conditions brought on by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Solid Waste Industry of New York continues to adjust to new Part 360, 364, 372, 374-2 and 381 rules, while also considering the need for worker safety and...
EPA adding aerosol cans to the Universal Waste Regulations
On December 9th 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule to re-classify hazardous aerosol cans waste as “universal wastes” under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste rules. The rule became...
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...
Anticipated Revisions to Part 360
For those familiar with the new Part 360 regulations issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in November 2017, more excitement is coming in the beginning of 2020. The anticipated revisions to the new Part 360 regulations...
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...
Reminder to all Transfer Facilities to prepare and submit NYSDEC Annual Reports before March 1st!
Do you currently own or operate a Solid Waste Facility in New York State? Annual Reports must be complete and submitted to the Department of Environmental Conservation by March 1st, 2020. This annual report is for the year of operation from January 01, 2019 to...
Part 360 News
For most people involved with construction and demolition (C&D) sites, solid waste processing facilities and transportation of C&D debris and excavated or processed fill material, Part 360 Series (including Part 361 through Part 364) is more than a familiar...