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Welcome to the ADEQ Waste Programs Division

  The mission of the Waste Programs Division is to protect and enhance public health and the environment by reducing the risk associated with waste management, contaminated sites and regulated substances.

Our core responsibilities include:

  • Assuring the proper handling, storage, treatment and disposal of wastes
  • Promoting pollution prevention and recycling
  • Responding to environmental emergencies
  • Reviewing and approving construction plans for landfills and special waste facilities
  • Investigating complaints and violations of Arizona's solid and hazardous waste laws
 NEWS & TOPICS
05/07/08: ADEQ Director Steve Owens Announces $50,000 Grant to St. Johns for Assessment of a Brownfields Site
04/25/08: ADEQ Director Owens Announces $800,000 in Funding to Construct and Operate Drinking Water Treatment System for Valle Verde Water Company in Nogales
04/22/08: ADEQ Director Steve Owens Announces Recycling Scholarship Winners
04/21/08: ADEQ Director Owens Announces IMC Magnetics of Tempe to Pay $130,000 Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
04/14/08: ADEQ Supports Student Technology Recycling Program
 QUICK LINKS
» Search Waste Programs' Databases
» Integrated Solid Waste Regulatory Framework Rulemaking
» Camp Navajo Closure Project Newsletter, June 2007
» Recycling Program Grants Manual and Request Form for Applications
» Little League Recycling Project
» Arizona Green Business Automotive Program
» Arizona Recycling Scholarship Program Application
» How to Stop Illegal Dumping in Graham County
» Auditor General Report
» DEUR
» S. Phoenix Community Action
» ALIS Online Leaving ADEQ Web site
» NAFTA Fact Sheet
» EPA Region 9 Leaving ADEQ Web site
» Track a Permit
» File a Complaint
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Any ADEQ translation or communication is unofficial and not binding on the State of Arizona.
Cualquier traducción o comunicación de ADEQ no es oficial y no sujetará a ninguna responsabilidad legal al estado de Arizona.