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Division of Waste Management

The Kentucky Division of Waste Management is a state agency operating under the umbrella of the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (DEP). The division's mission is to protect human health and the environment by minimizing adverse impacts on all citizens of the commonwealth through the development and implementation of fair, equitable and effective waste management programs.

What's New

June 17, 2009
New public notice for Dyno Nobel - Muhlenberg County

June 10, 2009
Organizational charts for the division and branches have been updated and are current as of June 1, 2009. The organizational charts can be found on the Directory page. 

May 28, 2009
New public notices for Dow Corning Corporation, Southwest Landfill, - Carroll County; U.S. Army Armor Center Garrison and Fort Knox, - Hardin County; U.S. Bluegrass Army Depot, Madison County

May 11, 2009
Proposed Regulative Changes - Changes have been submitted to LRC on regulations concerning solid waste permit fees.

Feb. 20, 2009
Training has been scheduled for landfill managers and operators, landfarm operators and compost operators

Feb. 9, 2009

The Kentucky Recycling Interest Group (KRIG) will hold its spring meeting March 10, 2009, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Georgetown College.  If you'd like to join the group or attend the meeting, please register at http://www.kppc.org/ and look under "Current Events."  Membership and attendance at the meeting is open to anyone with an interest in recycling.  For more information, contact Ricky Solomon at 502-564-6716 or Ricky.Solomon@ky.gov.

Jan. 27, 2009
State has guidelines for storm debris - EEC press release   Fact Sheet

Jan. 21, 2009
Proposed Regulative Changes - Changes have been submitted to LRC on regulations concerning methamphetamine cleanup.

Prior to 2009

State awards e-scrap recycling contract – The Finance and Administration Cabinet has awarded a contract to Creative Recycling Solutions that will result in environmentally sound recycling and data security for the more than 5 million pounds of electronic scrap generated by government agencies and educational institutions in Kentucky each year.  Finance press release  Contract details and instructions on how to participate

Methamphetamine Cleanup Contractor Certification – As of June 27, 2007, the division's Superfund Branch is required to maintain a list of contractors certified to perform cleanup of methamphetamine contamination. Click here for additional information about certification, a list of contractors and an update on 2008 changes in the law. 


 

We hope this Web site is a useful guide relating to the structure and functions of our division. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions at waste@ky.gov

Tools for Finding Information

Search Utility - enter a keyword or words in the box in the upper right-hand corner.

Subject list -- access a list of topics addressed on the Division of Waste Management site.

Search Online - Access to permitting and compliance information.

Links to other cabinet sites -- Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet departments and agencies.

Reports

2007 Statewide Solid Waste Management Report - County-by-county information for Kentucky.

Kentucky Division of Waste Management Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2008 - Information on division activities plus statistics on waste generation, recycling, and waste collection and disposal in Kentucky.

How to Find our Office:
The Kentucky Division of Waste Management’s central office in Frankfort is located on the 2nd Floor of 200 Fair Oaks, Directions to 200 Fair Oaks, Frankfort: Word  PDF.
DEP Division of Waste Management
200 Fair Oaks Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-6716
Fax: 502-564-4049
E-mail: waste@ky.gov
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