Waste Management Program Program Purpose and Goals

The Waste Management Program in partnership with the public, industry and other government agencies, protects public health and the environment by encouraging:

• recycling, waste minimization and pollution prevention.
• proper management of solid and hazardous wastes and mining activities.
• voluntary compliance and participation in preferred waste management practices by providing a balance of technical assistance and compliance assurance activities.

We assure program integration, regulatory consistency and good customer service through close coordination and communication among program staff and with related programs and agencies.