Waste Reduction/Mitigation

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

DEQ is responsible for implementing air, water and soil quality laws and programs and for protecting Idahoans from pollution-related health issues. The DEQ administers Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations in Idaho.

• Brownfields in Idaho
• Crop Residue Burning (field burning)
• Permits
• Prescribed Fires
•  Recycling, Reuse and Composting
• Septic Tanks and Systems
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Waste Tires
• Waste Management and Remediation – includes hazardous waste, solid waste, mining and storage tanks
• Small Business Environmental Assistance Program: Provides environmental compliance assistance to small businesses in cooperation with the Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) through Environmental Solutions.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Waste Reduction Model
• Land, Waste and Clean-up Topics
• Learn the Basics of Hazardous Waste
• Medical Waste

Idaho Small Business Development Center

Environmental Solutions: The Idaho SBDC in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality offers confidential no cost consulting to assist businesses in complying with environmental issues that may affect their business.

TechHelp

TechHelp assists manufacturers, food processors and other businesses improve and streamline processes and reduce waste to increase productivity.