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Bureau Description

Bureau of Waste Management

The Bureau of Waste Management is responsible for recycling and solid waste programs.

Statutes and Regulations

NEW - Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste (PA Code Chapters 271, 272, 273, 284, 285, 287, 288 and 299) - Published November 8, 2014

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Bureau Programs

Recycling Program

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.

DEP Waste Management News Releases

Solid Waste News Releases

Advisory Committees:

Solid Waste Advisory Committee / Recycling Fund Advisory Committee