The Division of Emergency and Remedial Response oversees investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites including federal facilities. We respond to and oversee cleanup of emergency releases and spills to the environment. We also provide assistance to companies and communities who clean up and reuse brownfield sites.

The Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention is a non-regulatory program that provides information and resources to help small businesses comply with environmental regulations. OCAPP also helps customers identify and implement pollution prevention measures that can save money, increase business performance and benefit the environment. Services of the office include a toll-free hotline, on-site compliance and P2 assessments, workshops/training, plain-English publications library and assistance in completing permit application forms.

The Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management ensures proper handling of solid waste and encourages people to reduce, reuse or recycle solid waste generated in Ohio. We issue permits to regulate landfills, waste incinerators, transfer facilities, composting facilities, scrap tire facilities, construction and demolition disposal sites, infectious waste disposal sites and industries that generate infectious wastes, such as hospitals. We also oversee state and local planning for long-term solid waste management.

The Division of Hazardous Waste Management promotes pollution prevention and recycling and the proper management and cleanup of hazardous waste. We issue permits to regulate hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities and we inspect hazardous waste generators. We also make sure that companies properly close hazardous waste areas that are no longer used.