MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY A&WMA Southern Section 2007 Annual Meeting August 10, 2007

WASTE ISSUES Superfund Sites Architectural Debris Household Hazardous Waste Other

SUPERFUND SITES 4 Woodtreating sites All fund lead sites Estimated Match Costs $9MM - $13MM How to fund?

ARCHITECTURAL DEBRIS New guidance document on disposal Solid wastes from construction, demolition, and renovation Covers asbestos, lead-based paint, fluorescent light bulb, PCB small capacitors and fluorescent light ballast, and treated lumber (CCA, PCP, creosote)

CONTACTS Web site – Solid Waste Policy, Planning and Grants Branch

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Large quantities still being generated, especially in three coastal counties Electronics has become significant portion of household wastes for disposal One permanent household hazardous waste collection site in the three counties –Operates on a call and schedule appointment –Collection site overwhelmed

OTHER Debris removal from bayous, bays, waterways Closure of construction and debris landfills