Month: November 2020

ADEQ’s Hazardous Waste Rule Now Effective

Effective Nov. 3, 2020 ADEQ’s Hazardous Waste Rule became effective on Nov. 3, 2020, and is now published in the Arizona Administrative Register. This rule incorporates EPA regulations, such as: Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste (2008) Definition of Solid Waste (2015) Safe Management of Recalled Airbags (2018) Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals …

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30-Day Comment Periods for Proposed AZPDES Permit Coverage Renewal for MS4s of the Cities of Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe

30-Day Comment Periods The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Quality Division welcomes comments on proposed renewal of the following Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permits for their respective municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s): AZS000003: Coverage to the City of Phoenix MS4 | View Public Notice/Related Documents > AZS000004: Coverage to the City of Mesa …

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Blue Barrel Recycling Program to Remove Glass

Mayor and Council Votes to Remove Glass from Blue Barrel Recycling Program On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council voted to remove glass from the residential and commercial blue barrel recycling program.  The blue bins will no longer accept glass. However, drop-off sites will collect glass across the city starting Feb. 1, 2021.   By removing glass …

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ADEQ Public Notice 30-Day Comment Period

30-Day Comment Periods for Proposed AZPDES Permit Coverage Renewal for the City of Tucson MS4 & Pima County MS4 The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Quality Division holds 30-day comment period on proposed renewal of Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit (AZS000001) coverage to the City of Tucson for their municipal separate storm sewer …

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Tucson Environmental Services is Hosting a Virtual Waste Diversion Town Hall

Virtual Waste Diversion Town Hall Learn more about waste diversion options within the City of Tucson. We want to hear from you and get feedback! This will be an open discussion with YOU. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST Register ahead of time: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-usqDojH93vyBDNW-TE9nL8PO4gWi1B?_x_zm_rtaid=ezLwtc0fSOm3QL8QirtlAA.1604439230898.9300ad7735b9b543df45d5bfe01a5057&_x_zm_rhtaid=692 For even more America Recycles Day …

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Tucson Environmental Services is Hosting a Virtual Recycling Q&A

Virtual Recycling Q&A Want to know more about recycling? Now is your chance to ask the recycling experts! Submit your questions ahead of time to recycle@tucsonaz.gov Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM–11:00 AM MST Register for the event ahead of time here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-Ghpz8qE9F3YzI_jR7qkWePqZeMO2d9 We will be doing giveaways for those who register! For more …

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