News and Current Events

2022 AWVSWA/DEP Educational Conference Information

2022 Fall Conference Agenda

2022 Fall Conference Registration Form

2022 DEP-REAP SWA Scholarship Information

Rain Barrel Class Information

The 2022 WV Educational Conference on Litter Control and Solid Waste Management is scheduled to be held this October 16th-18th at the Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, West Virginia. Everyone is welcome! This year's topics range will cover litter control, advanced recycling, composting, making a rain barrel class and DEP program overviews. Be sure to get your registration in early and make those hotel reservations before September 12, 2022. This conference is presented by the Association of West Virginia Solid Waste Authorities and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection/REAP.

Public Service Commission Activities Related to Solid Waste

Active Cases

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.

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.

Legislative Tracking - 2022 Regular Session

Bill Tracking - 2022 Session

Keep up to date with bills as they are introduced and move along through the legislative process. Bills that effect solid waste authorities or have anything to do with solid waste issues will be noted. For additional information or questions regarding these bills, contact the SWMB.

2021 West Virginia Recycling Directory

2021 WV Materials Recycling Directory

The WV Department of Environmental Protection's REAP Program has just released the updated Materials Recycling Directory for 2021. This directory helps West Virginians find commercial and community recycling opportunities near where they live. It also includes a separate section for scrap metal dealers and a listing of approved manufacturers free takeback programs for their electronics. This directory is as current as it can be by publication date. REAP does encourage anyone interested in utilizing one of the locations listed to call first to confirm hours of operation, types of materials accepted and location. Contact REAP to report any errors or questions regarding this publication at: depreapgrants@wv.gov or by phone at 1-800-322-5530.

Updated Administrative Guide for Solid Waste Authorities

Administrative Guide Page

The Administrative Guide for Solid Waste Authorities has been updated is now available. The guide provides information to SWA board members about their duties, statutory responsibilities and  information on how to conduct solid waste authority business.  For information on copies in print, please contact the SWMB.

Recycling Commodity Pricing and Markets Information

Recycling Commodity Pricing and Markets Page

Find information on current Regional Average prices or commonly recycled commodities and view historical pricing graphs. Current market contacts will be added after the first of the year.