News and Current Events

DEP-REAP Announces Upcoming Tire Collection Events

WV DEP-REAP Tire Collection Events

The WV DEP-REAP program has scheduled a few upcoming tire collection events. For locations, dates and times, click on the link above to visit their page.

Current Legislative Issues - 2019 Session

2019 Daily Tracking Updates

The SWMB tracks any legislation that would affect the solid waste industry and those involved. Keep up to date with any changes by clicking the link above. For additional information on legislative tracking, check out the information under the Solid Waste Authorities link above.

Public Service Commission Activities Related to Solid Waste

Active Cases - Updated 5/17/19

For current information on any active PSC cases relating to solid waste, check out the link about. This information is tracked daily and updated when items change.

2019 WV State Solid Waste Management Plan Released

2019 West Virginia Solid Waste Management Plan

The West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board approved the publication of the 2019 State's Solid Waste Management Plan. This document provides an overview of solid waste management practices in our State. Information is included on solid waste legislation, population and waste projections, status of solid waste facilities within the state, local solid waste management practices, recycling, special waste, disposal fees, economic impact, recyclign and solid waste grants, statistics on public recycling programs and programs in the surrounding states. The purpose of the plan is to help determine state actions required to meet the goals and solid waste management policies, provide guidance to those who are implementing or maintaining solid waste management programs, and ensure that an adequate capacity of solid waste disposal facilities exists to meet the needs of the people of West Virginia. The State's Plan is updated every two years as required by the West Virginia Legislature. Information provided is the most current to date.

The Bulletin Board

The Bulletin Board Webpage

The West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board has added a new link to the webpage. The Bulletin Board is a new web link that puts you in touch with both, the public and private sector entities who want to share resources. Items you you can post include: equipment, vehicles, parts for repairs, surplus supplies, recycling bi-products, post employment vacancies and anything else that may be relivant to your operation. Easy to post. Click on the link above to check out what has recently been posted. A permanent link will be located on the lower right-side of this page.

West Virginia Recycles'

Recycling Coalition of West Virginia Website

West Virginia Recycles' Day is celebrated each year on or near November 15th. The event is sponsored by the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia (RCWV). West Virginia Recycles' Day activities rely on active participation from teachers, students, environmental youth programs and supporters of recycling. For more information on this year's activities, click the link above.