Virginia Adopts Revised Universal Waste Regulations for Aerosols

recycling spray cans

Created in 1995, the federal Universal Waste program outlines a mechanism for collection and recycling Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste. Four waste streams were added to the federal Universal Waste program between 1995 and 2018. Some states began adding hazardous waste aerosol cans to their state universal waste programs during that time. […]

Environmental Reporting Deadlines: Know What and When to Stay Compliant

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Facility operators are subject to a dizzying array of environmental reporting requirements. Many are waste and chemical related, some focus on water impacts, and still others target air emissions. Navigating the ins and outs of the various reports is a daunting task, even for the most adept operators. It’s not just a matter of what […]

Not so PFAS: Emerging Contaminants Increasingly a Factor in Due Diligence

Firefighting foam remains on the ground surface following a tanker truck accident.

A class of emerging containments known as polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, has been getting an increasing amount of attention at all levels of government and the media lately. These human-made substances are described as “forever chemicals” given the way they can linger in the environment for decades without breaking down. Unfortunately, they can […]

Municipalities Encouraged to Apply for a VBAF Grant to Revitalize Brownfields

Grant funds are available to transform your brownfield into an economically viable property. FY21 applications are available from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund Review Committee, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Virginia Economic Development Partnership. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2021. Find the application here. Awards are expected […]

Join the team at ONE Environmental Group

ONE Environmental Group is looking to add an Environmental Consultant/Project Manager to its team. This new hire will be responsible for business development, expanding the company’s network and supporting the overall growth of ONE, while ensuring consistency with company culture and vision. ONE offers environmental consulting and industrial services to commercial, industrial and government clients […]