New Requirements for Long Island Land Clearing Debris and Compost Management Facilities
Do you manage land clearing debris or compost in Nassau or Suffolk Counties on Long Island? You will soon have to meet new regulatory requirements for New York State that, at a minimum, include the following: Quarterly water quality testing (and the installation of...
Changes to NYSDEC Part 360 Regulations
Did you know! Future Changes to NYSDEC Part 360 Regulations There have been many whispers and rumors among the solid waste industry about the future changes to the NYSDEC Part 360 regulations. We have an update! History If you are unaware, the New York State...
Do You Have a Land Clearing Debris or Composting Facility?
Did you hear there are new rules on Long Island for facilities that manage land clearing debris and compost? Do you know if they apply to your facility? Is the term “land clearing debris” something new? It would make sense for you to look for “land clearing debris” in...
Is Your Facility Affected by the Flexible Changes of NYSDEC 6 NYCRR Part 360, 361, and 362?
Do you own a Solid Waste Facility? Are you aware of the new NYCRR Part 360, 361 and 362 regulations? Your Facility could benefit from the enforcement discretion in the Letter published by the NYSDEC on October 12, 2018. This action is effective until January 31, 2020!...
Why Site-Planning Is Important For Mulch Facilities!
Why Site-Planning Is Important For Mulch Facilities! Do you own or operate a Mulch Processing Facility? Are you aware of the new NYCRR Part 361 regulations as of November 4, 2018? Having the correct site-layout is crucial to complying! Criteria to be followed in...
Are you prepared to meet the upcoming fill material sampling requirements? Less than 6 months to go!
Are you prepared to meet the upcoming fill material sampling requirements? Less than 6 months to go! Starting May 4, 2019, if you are a permitted or registered solid waste management facility that processes fill material (soil, sand, gravel, or rock), you must...
Have You Taken Steps to Comply with NYSDEC’s Part 360 Registration Requirements? 5 Things You Need to Know
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) released the new 6 NYCRR Part 360 solid waste management regulations around this time last year, establishing new compliance requirements. Under the Part 360 regulations, many facilities must either...
UPDATE: DEC Releases New Comprehensive Strategy Impacting Composting and Mulching Operations
With regards to the risk of groundwater pollution, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has updated their Part 360 regulations governing solid waste facilities to include new Part 361 regulations for composting and mulching operations....
How Does Walden Use Drones to Monitor and Manage Sites?
Using Drones to Monitor and Manage Your Solid Waste Sites Walden Environmental Engineering has been taking advantage of drone technology in the management of solid waste sites, particularly in Walden’s NYSDEC Part 360 Solid Waste Permitting process, to save time and...
MULCH NOW REGULATED UNDER PART 361
Did you know that as part of new Part 361 regulations, if you require a: Registration; you must have submitted the application by May 4, 2018. Permit; you must apply by November 4, 2018. These facilities must address storm water. Right now both registrations and...