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Bureau Description

Bureau of Waste Management

The Bureau of Waste Management is responsible for recycling and solid waste programs.
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    • Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste (PA Code Chapters 271, 272, 273, 284, 285, 287, 288 and 299)
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  • Permit and Authorization Packages (eLibrary) and Forms (eLibrary)
 

Bureau Programs

  • Recycling Program
    • Municipal Resources 
    • Public Resources
      • County Recycling Programs and Coordinators
  • Solid Waste Programs include a broad range of waste types and management activities including the transportation, storage, processing, beneficial use and disposal of hazardous, municipal and residual wastes.
    • Hazardous Waste Program
    • Municipal Waste Program
    • Residual Waste Program
    • Waste Generation and Disposal Information
    • Illegal Dumping
 

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  • Solid Waste Advisory Committee / Recycling Fund Advisory Committee
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