Hazardous Waste Guidance

Through various regulations, policy documents and technical and administrative guidance memorandums (TAGMs) the regulated community, as well as DEC staff are provided with the necessary guidance to ensure compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements regarding hazardous waste.

Policy documents and TAGMs are developed to provide guidance and clarify program issues to facilitate compliance. They also provide assistance to DEC staff and the regulated community in interpreting and applying regulations.

More about Hazardous Waste Guidance:

Hazardous Waste Management Regulations - Links to New York State's Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (the Part 370 series).
Background on Hazardous Waste Counting Rules - Letter to USDA from USEPA providing background information on counting rules.
Preliminary Draft Express Terms for Public Comment Part 370 Series, Negative Declaration - Appendix F State Environmental Quality Review, notice of determination of non-significance.
Policy DSHM-HW-05-15 Quality Assurance Project Plans - Policy providing technical assistance to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA-C) facilities and DEC staff in producing and reviewing quality assurance project plans.
Policy DSH-HW-03-09 Regulatory Status of Laundered Industrial Rags & Soiled Clothing - Policy addressing the regulatory status of used shop towels, industrial rags, and soiled clothing contaminated with oil or solvents when these items will be laundered.
Policy DSH-HW-03-17 Counting of Container and Packaging Weights - Policy establishing the uniform policy of allowing container and packaging weights to be excluded when determining the quantity of hazardous waste generated

A Hazardous Waste Guide for Farmers - A brochure that explains environmental regulations that apply to farmers