The Dry Cleaners Certification and Permitting Program is to ensure that no Perchloroethylene (PERC) is discharged to the sewer, storm drain, or ground. The Program exists to ensure that all wastewater containing PERC or other solvent-contaminated liquids is properly disposed of by evaporation or ... (see full description)
Household hazardous waste are common household chemicals such as paints, motor oil, other automotive products, pesticides, flammable cleaning products, and computer monitors, that can harm the environment if not disposed/recycled properly. If thrown in the trash, they can contaminate the ... (see full description)
Federally funded program which provides lead-based paint hazard remediation grants to pre-1978 low-income residential housing units. Program also provides lead certification training for contractors/workers.
No-Drugs-Down-the-Drain (N3D) is a public education outreach campaign to reduce the disposal of waste medication to the sewer stream and minimize the potential for health risks and impacts on the environment. The Industrial Waste Management Division (IWMD) provides pharmaceutical fact sheets that ... (see full description)
The Bureau of Sanitation operates 11 permanent collection sites throughout the City, known as S.A.F.E. (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) Centers. Items we accept include: paint and solvents; automotive fluids; cleaning products; batteries and E-waste such as computers or TVs. Items we do ... (see full description)
The Sewer Science Program is an interdisciplinary microbiology, chemistry, physics and environmental curriculum for high school students. This program utilizes a hands-on mobile treatment lab unit to teach students about wastewater treatment. It is a grass roots approach to instilling a culture of ... (see full description)
Businesses that are required to monitor for toxic organic pollutants can submit a Toxic Organics Management Plan (TOMP) for their facility which eliminates the need for regular monitoring. The Bureau of Sanitation Industrial Waste Management Division has adopted a simplified procedure for preparing ... (see full description)
Call the Watershed Protection Program's Stormwater Hotline at 800-974-9794 if your inquiry is regarding: spills and illicit discharges to the street, gutter or storm drain system; abandoned hazardous waste, human waste and/or biological waste in the public right-of-way; air/vapor/odor complaints in ... (see full description)
Make sure all chemicals are dissipated before draining a pool or spa. Do not drain pools within five days of adding chemicals. Never backwash a filter into the street or storm drain. Cleanup chemical spills with absorbent, do not wash it down the drain. Dispose of leftover chemicals through a ... (see full description)
