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Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Management

Phone: (775) 687-4670

Municipal Solid Waste

Nevada received approval from EPA for its solid waste program in April of 1994. EPA delegated authority to implement the states solid waste program to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) , who in turn delegated authority to the Clark and Washoe County Health Districts. NDEP maintains jurisdiction in all other counties in Nevada.

Nevada Agencies

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) administers solid waste management regulations, including permitting and enforcement for all counties, except Clark and Washoe. Nevada has established a recycling goal of 25 percent.

The Clark County Health District, Environmental Health Division, administers solid waste management regulations, including permitting and enforcement. Clark County includes the city of Las Vegas and the surrounding area.

The Washoe County District http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/health/ehs/wm.htmlHealth Department administers solid waste management regulations, including permitting and enforcement. Washoe County includes the city of Reno and the surrounding area.

Nevada Solid Waste Grants

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) funded $120,000 in contracts for waste reduction initiatives. Check with NDEP's Recycling Program for specific requirements.

For more information call:
Chet Sergent (csergent@ndep.nv.gov)
Recycling Coordinator
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
(775) 687-9466

Nevada Contacts

Ed Glick (eglick@ndep.nv.gov)
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Solid Waste Branch Supervisor
Bureau of Waste Management
901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 687-9467
Fax: (775) 687-5856

Kathryn Fergus (kfergus@ndep.nv.gov)
Southern Nevada Recycling Coordinator
Bureau of Waste Management
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
2030 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 230 Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 702-486-2850 x.251
Fax: 702-486-2863

Chet Sergent (csergent@ndep.nv.gov)
Recycling Coordinator
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Solid Waste Branch
Bureau of Waste Management
901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Phone: (775) 687-9466
Fax: (775) 687-5856

Dennis Campbell
Environmental Health Manager
Southern Nevada Health District
P.O. Box 3902
Las Vegas, NV 89127-0902
(702) 759-0600

Jeanne Rucker
Environmental Supervisor
Washoe County District Health Department
P.O. Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 328-2423

Additional Resource

Nevada Recycling Hotline

(800) 597-5865

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