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• Hazardous Waste Regulation
  This section is responsible for the management of the statewide Hazardous Waste program which includes interaction with EPA, district offices and other department programs pertaining to Hazardous Waste compliance, enforcement and permitting. The section is also responsible for the implementation of the federally delegated Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program, which issues permits for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and land disposal facilities. Technical assistance and training are provided to the district offices and the regulated community.
• Solid Waste Management
  This section is responsible for implementing the state's solid waste management program. It administers the Financial Assurance Program and Full Cost Accounting for solid waste facilities. Technical assistance is provided to the district offices concerning the permitting, compliance and enforcement activities associated with solid waste facilities.
• Waste Reduction
  This section is responsible for several waste management program areas: state-wide recycling and waste reduction, household hazardous waste, mercury lamps and devices, batteries, unwanted medications, electronics scrap, and certain pesticides through Operation Cleansweep. Grants are also provided to local governments for the implementation of solid waste management, innovative recycling programs and household hazardous waste collection centers.