If you are seeing or hearing this, then either your browser/user agent does not support Cascading Style Sheets, or you have elected to turn them off.  You may see and/or hear immediately following this notice alerts regarding national security or the Amber Alert system that do not apply.  To see if these alerts apply, follow the links provided.  -Commonwealth of Kentucky
The national Homeland Security Advisory System's Threat Condition is currently red, meaning severe.  Check your local radio or television stations for up-to-date information.  You may also check the National Homeland Security website or the Kentucky Homeland Security website for more information.  -Commonwealth of Kentucky
The national Homeland Security Advisory System's Threat Condition is currently orange, meaning high.  Check your local radio or television stations for up-to-date information, or you may visit the National Homeland Security website or the Kentucky Homeland Security website for more information.  -Commonwealth of Kentucky
An Amber Alert has been issued.  Visit the Kentucky Emergency Management website for information.  -Commonwealth of Kentucky
Logo for the Kentucky.gov site.  By clicking this logo, you will be taken to the Kentucky state home page. KY Agencies| KY Services  
Left Agency Borderwww.waste.ky.gov LogoAgency Name Image
Right Agency Border
Kentucky Unbridled Spirit-External Site
Get Adobe Reader
 
Last Modified:  6/30/2009
Recycling and Local Assistance Branch

  Our Mission

The Recycling and Local Assistance Branch (RLA) provides continuous technical assistance and training to public and private entities on solid waste issues and regulatory requirements and promotes individual responsibility and accountability for proper solid waste management.

Kentucky has a solid waste law commonly referred to as HB 174. The law establishes priorities for proper solid waste management in Kentucky through waste reduction, recycling, proper closure of abandoned landfills, education, proper collection and disposal of solid waste, elimination of illegal open dumps and abatement of litter.

Sections within Recycling and Local Assistance

•   Recycling Assistance Section
•   Local Assistance Section
•   State Government Recycling Section

The Recycling Assistance staff's primary function is to develop the state’s recycling infrastructure. Local Assistance staff provide counties, cities and the general public with information and support necessary to educate its citizens on proper solid waste management practices.  The State Government Recycling Section staff recovers recyclable paper from offices in Frankfort and the university system.

Staff Contacts
Chris Fitzpatrick - Branch Manager
Rick Solomon - Recycling Assistance Section Supervisor  
Deborah Conway - Local Assistance Section Supervisor
Brian Bentley - State Government Recycling Section Supervisor
Education

Publications

Fact Sheets

Waste Topics A to Z

Click here to view Catch A Litter Bug.  Click here to view Please Don't Litter. These educational music videos were produced by the Clark County solid waste coordinator Gary Epperson and friends.

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