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Environmental Assistance and Outreach

Click here to use the Environmental Permit Application Tracker

Environmental Permit Application Tracker

DENR is pleased to introduce the Environmental Permit Application Tracking System. The tracker system will allow applicants and the public to check the status of pending environmental permit applications or plan approvals.(More)
The N.C. DENR Toll Free Hotline

DEAO staff help more than 5,000 callers each year through our toll free hotline. Staff answers questions, explains programs and regulations, provides technical information, responds to complaints or refers customers to appropriate offices that can assist them.
Secretary Skvarla speaks at the 2013 Annual ESI Meeting

Secretary John Skvarla speaks to an audience of over 100 attendees at the 2013 annual Environmental Stewardship Initiative members meeting. Since 2002, ESI members have reduced their energy consumption by more than 41 million MMBtus and 3.1 billion gallons of water collectively. During this same time, ESI members also recycled over 1.9 million tons and saved over $50 million due to environmental projects.
Burt's Bees Dumpster Dive Day

DEAO's Brian Rosa is interviewed during the Burt's Bees Dumpster Dive Day, when employees sorted facility trash to identify recyclable or compostable materials. Burt's Bees, a member of the DENR Environmental Stewardship Initiative, found ways to cut company waste in half and are working towards Zero Waste to landfills. DEAO offers assistance with recycling, composting, employee training and other waste reduction practices.
Creating Jobs in N.C.

The North Carolina recycling economy continues an upward growth trend. In 2010, an estimated 15,200 private-sector recycling-related jobs in the state involved the collection, processing, manufacturing, reuse or composting of post-consumer or post-industrial materials. North Carolina recycling businesses are strong, diverse and use a large variety of recyclable or discarded materials that become feedstock for a wide variety of products.
WRP Engineers Help Clients Gain $4.6 Million in Energy Grant Funding

During fiscal years 2010 and 2011, Waste Reduction Partners statewide staff of volunteer and staff engineers assisted 41 clients, including county and municipal governments, K-12 schools, community colleges and Main Street communities to acquire $4.63 million in energy project funding. The funding sources included the ARRA energy funding through the State Energy Office, the EPA, and energy efficiency rebates from Progress Energy and Duke Energy.
Free, Confidential Environmental Permit Assistance to Small Businesses

DEAO staff provides free permit assistance to small businesses to help meet air quality and other DENR regulatory requirements. Many small businesses often times would not be able to hire needed consultants to help them achieve environmental compliance.
Electronics Recycling Becoming Big Business

End-of-life electronics processing is becoming more automated as the recycling infrastructure is developed.
DEAO Provides Free Cost-Saving Services to Facilities

DEAO's Ron Pridgeon uses an ultrasonic leak detector to locate compressed air leaks which can be tagged for necessary repair. During this air leak assessment twenty leaks were identified for repair, resulting in annual electricity savings of more than $8,000 for the facility. Contact DEAO for a free compressed air leak assessment.
Organic Wastes Become Value-Added Products

Composting operations in North Carolina turn organic materials such as food waste, yard trimmings, biosolids, animal manures, and woody by-products into rich soil amendments.
Old Tires Get New Life

Used tires collected by North Carolina's counties are used in civil engineering, industrial, athletic field, paving and landscaping applications as as fuel for kilns, mills and power plants.
From Roofs to Roads

North Carolina paving companies use recycled roofing shingles in asphalt production.
Which Permits Do I Need?

Permit scoping meetings typically encompass a collection of local, state and federal resource staff as well as clients and their consultants. The purpose is to have all permitting representatives at the table to discuss possible permits and foreseeable obstacles for the course of the given project. By offering scoping meetings to potential clients it is a way to encourage compliance on the front-end, ease customer anxiety and eliminate negative environmental impacts.

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ESI Regional Networking Events: June 7th - Focus on green bldgs. & energy conservation. Register Here.
June 24th - Focus on Zero Waste to Landfill. Register Here.
Energy Audits for Rural Small Businesses

Webinars and Events

June 7th - ESI Networking Event, Focus on green bldgs. and energy conservation. Register Here.
June 24th - ESI Networking Event, Focus on Zero Waste to Landfill. Register Here.more...

If you need Environmental Assistance call DEAO at 1-877-623-6748
To report an Environmental Emergency call 1-800-858-0368

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EAC
ESI
Waste Reduction Partners (WRP)
Recycling

The Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) was created in 2011 to help DENR regulated entities find answers to their permitting and compliance questions. The EAC also offers free and confidential environmental sustainability assistance, including water and energy efficiency, recycling and composting, and education on how to prevent waste and pollution.

The Environmental Stewardship Initiative assists industries, businesses, institutions and government agencies in reducing environmental impacts and recognizes those that maintain a strong commitment to sustainability. Free training, technical assistance and networking are available to members.

To go the ESI home page click here.

WRP DEAO's unique WRP partnership engages volunteer engineers and scientists to help your organization cut energy use, reduce waste, conserve water and save money.

On-site opportunity assessments with cost/benefit analysis
Statewide services to businesses, industries, governments and non-profits
Senior volunteer professionals sharing expertise
Learn more/Initiate a project - visit www.wastereductionpartners.org

Recycling conserves resources, prevents pollution and creates jobs, strengthening North Carolina's economy. Please do your part to recycle at home, at work and on-the-go!

Find out about recycling in your community
Find a recycling market for materials
Specific recycling topics and tips: electronics, recycling outreach, recycling away from home, composting, recycling at school, material disposal bans, fluorescent lights.

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Do you have questions about permitting? Click on the map below to locate the environmental assistance coordinator in your area.

N.C. DENR Regional Offices map - Click on a region on the map above to learn more about your closest DENR regional office

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N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 USA

Headquarters (Environment and Natural Resources Building): 217 W. Jones St.

Archdale Building: 512 N. Salisbury St.

Toll Free: (877) 623-6748

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Environmental Assistance and Outreach - DEAO home

Environmental Assistance and Outreach

Environmental Permit Application Tracker

The N.C. DENR Toll Free Hotline

Secretary Skvarla speaks at the 2013 Annual ESI Meeting

Burt's Bees Dumpster Dive Day

Creating Jobs in N.C.

WRP Engineers Help Clients Gain $4.6 Million in Energy Grant Funding

Free, Confidential Environmental Permit Assistance to Small Businesses

Electronics Recycling Becoming Big Business

DEAO Provides Free Cost-Saving Services to Facilities

Organic Wastes Become Value-Added Products

Old Tires Get New Life

From Roofs to Roads

Which Permits Do I Need?

Hot Topics

Press Releases

Reports & Studies

Recycling Tools

Webinars and Events

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NC Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Assistance and Outreach - DEAO home

Environmental Assistance and Outreach

Environmental Permit Application Tracker

The N.C. DENR Toll Free Hotline

Secretary Skvarla speaks at the 2013 Annual ESI Meeting

Burt's Bees Dumpster Dive Day

Creating Jobs in N.C.

WRP Engineers Help Clients Gain $4.6 Million in Energy Grant Funding

Free, Confidential Environmental Permit Assistance to Small Businesses

Electronics Recycling Becoming Big Business

DEAO Provides Free Cost-Saving Services to Facilities

Organic Wastes Become Value-Added Products

Old Tires Get New Life

From Roofs to Roads

Which Permits Do I Need?

Hot Topics

Press Releases

Reports & Studies

Recycling Tools

Webinars and Events

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