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The Recycling Program works closely with recycling program managers, as well as with local governments and solid waste planning units to ensure that their recycling programs are able to meet or exceed the state's mandated recycling rates. Program staff provide guidance on recycling topics and programs, tracks and reports on Virginia's recycling efforts, and works with businesses, localities, other state agencies and environmental groups to promote environmental awareness through recycling. Staff work with the interested parties from the public and private sectors to identify opportunities to strengthen the state's recycling infrastructures. The program is part of DEQ's Division of Land Protection & Revitalization. For questions about recycling topics, including waste tire management and used oil topics, contact Steve Coe.

The Litter Prevention Program coordinates the distribution of annual grants to localities for recycling and litter activities, provides information and guidance on litter prevention and recycling topics, and works with localities, litter prevention program managers, and environmental groups on improving awareness of how litter damages the environment. Program staff track and report on how localities use their grants to support their litter prevention and recycling programs. DEQ staff works closely with the Litter Control and Recycling Fund Advisory Board on the grant process. The program is part of the Virginia Office of Environmental Education. For questions about litter prevention topics, contact Sheila Barnett.

Use the links provided to access specific information about Virginia's Recycling and Litter Prevention Program activities.

DEQ Central Office mailing addresses:

Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, Va. 23218

Department of Environmental Quality
629 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219