Hazardous Waste

The hazardous waste (HW) section with Environmental Enforcement promotes compliance by providing assistance and/or enforcing regulatory requirements of hazardous waste generators and hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities.  HW continually works to advance the safe management of hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment.  HW duties and responsibilities include:

 		 Inspections:  HW performs inspections and sampling to determine the compliance status of facilities that generate and / or handle hazardous waste.

Enforcement:  HW utilizes administrative, civil and criminal enforcement procedures to compel compliance when necessary.
Citizen complaints:  HW makes it a priority to investigate and address citizen complaints in a timely manner.

Spills / Emergency Response:  HW responds to chemical emergencies when necessary and investigates spills to insure proper cleanup and determine the compliance status of the incident.		  

In the event of a spill or emergency, immediate contact 1-800-642-3074
 To register a citizen complaint, click here.
 For hazardous waste generator assistance, please call 304-926-0499 extension 1130.
 For questions related to mercury and household toxic material disposal, click here or call (304) 558-5938.
 For questions related to infectious medical waste disposal, click here.
 For questions related to radioactive materials or wastes, click here.
 For questions related to hazardous waste fees, click here.
 For questions related to hazardous waste permitting issues, click here.
 For questions related to non-hazardous (solid) waste, click here.