Documents provided by NCDEQ
2024 Hazardous Waste Compliance Workshop Presentation Materials
Updated for Fall Workshops
INSPECTOR LOCATOR MAP
COMPLIANCE MANUAL
Workshop Moderator
Rose Pruitt – Eastern Regional Hydrogeologist, Mooresville Region
Download all presentation slides as one file
8:00 AM Introduction
Presented by Brent Burch – Compliance Branch head, Hazardous Waste Section, NCDEQ
8:30 AM Waste identification Part I
Presented by
Richard Concepción – Western Environmental Chemist
9:45 AM Waste Identification Part II
Presented by Dan Girdner – Inspector, Winston-Salem Region
Waste Identification Part II Presentation Slides
Waste Identification Part II (3 slides per page)
10:45 PM Waste Minimization
Presented by
Rose Pruitt – Eastern Regional Hydrogeologist, Inspector Mooresville Region
Renee Kramer – Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) Manager, DEACS
11:10 AM Universal Waste/Used Oil/E-Waste
Presented by Ryan Mayette – Inspector, Mooresville Region
11:55 AM Enforcement
Presented by Aram Kim – Inspector, Raleigh Region
1:10 PM Inspection - Paperwork
Presented by Andrew Martin – Inspector, Mooresville Region
2:25 PM Special Topics: Solvent Wipes Exclusion, Episodic Generation, and Intro to Container Management
Presented by
Andrea Stermer – Inspector, Washington Region
Special Topics Presentation Slides
Special Topics (3 slides per page)
Solvent Contaminated Wipes HANDOUT
Episodic Generation Guidance HANDOUT
Closed Container Guidance HANDOUT
Hazard Indication Guide for Labeling Hazardous Waste Containers HANDOUT
3:25 PM Workshop review (Kahoot!)
Presented by Nick Guglielmi – Inspector, Asheville Region
Online game format. No slides.
Presentation Downloads and Recordings
DISCLAIMER: All materials posted on this page are intended for use by those who attend one of the NCMA co-sponsored North Carolina Hazardous Waste Compliance Workshops in October and November, 2024. Any errors in the information found on this page cannot be used as a defense for noncompliance with hazardous waste management rules. Regulated entities are responsible for compliance regardless the information found on this page or interpretation of the meaning of these materials. All information is subject to change and correction prior or subsequent to user access.
Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) Handouts
Handout 1 - Overview of NC Department of Environmental Assistance and Customer Services
- Technical Assistance - Handouts 2, 4, 5 & 6,
- Recycling and Material Management - Handout 4,
- Resources and Energy Efficiency - Handout 5,
- Recognition Programs: NC Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) - Handout 2
& NC GreenTravel - Handout 3, - Recycling Outreach Programs (Recycle Guys, Recycle Right NC & Recycle More NC), Handout 4 and
- NCDEQ Regional Office presence, Handout 6
Handout 2 - NC Department of Environmental Quality's Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI)
ESI promotes and encourages superior environmental performance in North Carolina. This voluntary program is available at no cost. ESI seeks to reduce the impact on the environment beyond measures required by any permit or rule, producing a better environment, conserving natural resources and resulting in long-term economic benefits. As part of the ESI program, DEACS staff provide technical assistance and advise on strategies to reduce their water and energy usage. ESI members, including businesses and others, are required to institute a performance-based system to achieve their environmental goals
Handout 3 - North Carolina Green Travel Initiative Version 2
The NC GreenTravel program recognizes tourism-oriented businesses for their accomplishments in environmental stewardship, including energy and water conservation, waste reduction, recycling and other practices that help protect the environment.
Handout 4 - Recycling and Materials Management
The Recycling and Materials Management Section (RMMS) promotes recycling programs and helps expand recycling infrastructure. RMMS works closely with Waste Reduction partners (WRP) to identify and implement waste reduction and recycling efforts by commercial, institutional and industrial generators providing critical material supply to manufacturers, reducing dependence on landfills and saving natural resources.
Handout 5 - Resource and Energy Efficiency
The Waste Reduction Partners (WRP) team helps organizations (Manufacturers, Businesses, Agriculture, Local governments, K-12 schools & institutions, Non-profits) to improve environmental and energy management through efficiency techniques that save money. The WRP team conducts on-site assessments and provides consulting services to businesses and public facilities throughout North Carolina. Consulting services are confidential and most are provided at no cost to the client. These services are supported through government and utility-sponsored grants
WRP team performs the following onsite assessments
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Use Efficiency
- Soil Waste Reduction Assessments (Zero Waste)
- Agricultural Plastics Recycling
Handout 6 - NCDEQ Regional Office Presence
Environmental Assistance Coordinators are closer to our customers in the department’s seven regional offices and can provide on-site consultation and coordinated permit reviews for proposed projects. Their primary responsibility is to assist businesses, industries, local governments, other institutions, consultants and residents as they seek to identify, understand and comply with the state’s environmental requirements.
