The DEQ proudly presents the Waste Management & Regulations Webinar Series - a monthly webinar series highlighting specific topics associated with waste regulations and how to comply with them. The goal of the webinar series is to help businesses better understand how to properly manage their waste in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. The series will benefit anyone responsible for proper management and recycling of unwanted materials from industrial, commercial, or municipal operations. The webinars will be introductory in nature and will feature firsthand experience from a variety of staff from the DEQ’s Office of Waste Management and Radiological Protection.

Michigan's New ReTRAC & Recycle Search System

October 11, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

In this webinar attendees will learn the ins and outs of the new ReTRAC and Recycle Search system.  The Recycle Search system is used to find recyclers and special waste collections, while the ReTRAC system is used to register and report recycling in accordance with the recently passed Part 175 Recycling Measurement legislation.  ReTRAC will be enhanced where possible to allow for registration and tracking of special waste collections for materials like medications and pesticides.  This session will demonstrate how to use ReTRAC, from the perspective of a recycling center or special waste collector and how to use Recycle Search, from the perspective of a business or resident looking for a recycler or special waste collection.  Also discussed will be the connection between the ReTRAC and Recycle Search.  This webinar will benefit anyone interested in recycling or special waste collections and is targeted for recyclers, household hazardous waste collection coordinators, and special waste vendors.

Sorting Recycling Facts from Fiction

October 18, 2016

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

In this webinar attendees will learn the basics about recycling. Why does it cost money to recycle? What are the impacts of putting the wrong items in the recycling bin? What should you know about contracting with a recycling provider? Staff from the DEQ Recycling Program will answer common recycling questions and discuss issues to consider when starting or enhancing a recycling program in your community, business, or institution. This webinar is expected to last 40 minutes with questions to follow. 

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Don't miss out on this great schedule of upcoming waste regulation webinars!

November 16, 2016

10:00 - 11:00 AM EST

Universal Waste

In this webinar attendees will learn the basics about Michigan’s universal waste regulations.  Attendees will learn why the universal waste regulations exist, what a universal waste is, and how universal waste must be handled and disposed to meet the universal waste partial exemption from hazardous waste regulation.

December 21, 2016
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
Radon in Real Estate

January 18, 2107
1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Waste Characterization and Generator Status

February 23, 2017
1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Used Oil

March 22, 2017
10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
Hazardous Waste and Liquid Industrial By-Product Accumulation and Labeling

April 18, 2017
10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
Hazardous Waste and Liquid Industrial By-Product Inspections and Recordkeeping

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Questions?

For questions about registration, please contact Alana Berthold, Registrar with the Office of Environmental Assistance at 517-284-6854 or bertholda@michigan.gov. For questions about the webinar content and/or recommendations for additional waste webinar topics, please contact Christine Grossman, the Training and Outreach Waste Specialist with the Office of Environmental Assistance at 517-284-6860 or grossmanc@michigan.gov.

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