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South Carolina
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Recycling Laws

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control: Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling


South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

Mission: To promote and protect the health of the public and the environment. Vision: Healthy people living in healthy communities.


South Dakota
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Recycling Laws

South Dakota Code: Title 34A — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: 16 — Regional Recycling And Waste Management Districts: 34A-16-1 — Creation of a regional recycling and waste management district.


South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources

The mission of DENR is to protect public health and the environment by providing environmental monitoring and natural resource assessment, technical and financial assistance for environmental projects, and environmental regulatory services; all done in a manner to protect South Dakota's environment and natural resources for today and tomorrow while treating everyone as our customer and exceeding their expectations.


Tennessee
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Recycling Laws

No state recycling regulations exist or can be located at this time. Select "Link" to search for recycling codes by city. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience; please check back with us later.


Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Environment and Conservation is a diverse, dynamic department serving the state by: * Safeguarding the health and safety of Tennessee citizens from environmental hazards; * Protecting and improving the quality of Tennessee’s land, air and water; * Managing the Tennessee State Parks system.


Texas
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Recycling Laws

Texas Code: Texas Health & Safety Code: CHAPTER 361. Solid Waste Disposal Act


Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is the environmental agency for the state. The TCEQ has approximately 2,900 employees, 16 regional offices, and a $522.7 million operating budget for the 2009 fiscal year (including both baseline and contingency appropriations).


Utah
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Recycling Laws

Utah Division of Administrative Rules: Title R315. Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste.


Utah Department of Environmental Quality

The mission of the Department of Environmental Quality is to safeguard human health and quality of life by protecting and enhancing the environment.


Vermont
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Recycling Laws

State of Vermont Agency of Natural Resources: Division of Environmental Conservation; Solid Waste Management Rules


Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s mission is to preserve, enhance, restore and conserve Vermont’s natural resources and protect human health for the benefit of this and future generations. The DEC, along with the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and the Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation, is part of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Through its programs, the DEC manages water and air quality; regulates solid and hazardous wastes; and administers a number of voluntary pollution and waste reduction programs. While the DEC issues most of the state’s environmental permits, the department does more than just set forth regulations and assure compliance. Among other responsibilities, department staff members collect data; conduct research; run volunteer programs; develop educational and outreach materials and programs; administer grants; and work with conservation organizations and state and federal agencies to examine critical environmental issues.


Virginia
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Recycling Laws

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality: Waste regulations - Chapter 130: Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Regulations


Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

DEQ administers state and federal laws and regulations for air quality, water quality, water supply and waste management. In addition, other programs cover a variety of environmental activities, such as improving the ability of businesses and local governments to protect the environment, and offering technical and financial assistance for air and water quality improvements. Through its seven regional offices, DEQ issues permits, conducts inspections and monitoring, and enforces regulations and permits.


Washington
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Recycling Laws

Washington Code: Title 70 — Public health and safety: Chapter 70.95 RCW: Solid waste management — reduction and recycling


Washington State Department of Health: Division of Environmental Health

The Division of Environmental Health's mission: Improving People's Health by Reducing Exposures to Environmental Hazards


West Virginia
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Recycling Laws

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection: Office of Environmental Remediation: Statewide Recycling Program


West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s mission is to promote a healthy environment.


Wisconsin
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Recycling Laws

No state recycling regulations exist or can be located at this time. Select "Link" to search for recycling codes by city. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience; please check back with us later.


Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to the preservation, protection, effective management, and maintenance of Wisconsin's natural resources. It is responsible for implementing the laws of the state and, where applicable, the laws of the federal government that protect and enhance the natural resources of our state. It is the one agency charged with full responsibility for coordinating the many disciplines and programs necessary to provide a clean environment and a full range of outdoor recreational opportunities for Wisconsin citizens and visitors.


Wyoming
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Recycling Laws

No state recycling regulations exist or can be located at this time. Select "Link" to search for recycling codes by city. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience; please check back with us later.


Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality

Mission: To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming's environment for the benefit of current and future generations.


Federal
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International
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Online
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