Public Notice Comment Period -  July 21, 2010 - September 10, 2010

 

State of Kansas Solid Waste Management Plan

2010 Update Available for Review and Public Comments

 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has prepared an update to the State of Kansas Solid Waste Management Plan. The plan is updated every five years in cooperation with numerous solid waste stakeholders representing local governments, private businesses, and members of the general public. The 2010 “draft” plan is available for review on the KDHE Bureau of Waste Management web page which can be accessed at the following link:

 

Draft plan in pdf may be accessed at the following link: 

 

 

The purpose of the State of Kansas Solid Waste Management Plan is to establish goals and strategies for maintaining environmentally protective solid waste management practices in Kansas. Solid waste is generated by every person, business, and institution in Kansas; therefore, the State Plan directs KDHE to administer a comprehensive regulatory program to cover all management activities as well as technical training and public outreach programs. The overall goal is to stimulate good waste management choices and require compliant practices that minimize impacts to human health and the environment.

 

Public comments on the draft plan will be accepted through September 10, 2010. Comments should be submitted to the director of the Bureau of Waste Management either by e-mail (wbider@kdheks.gov) or by U.S. mail to:

 

Bill Bider

Director

Bureau of Waste Management

1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320

 Topeka, KS 66612-1366

The State Plan will be finalized and adopted by the secretary of KDHE before the end of 2010.