FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Hazardous Waste Tracey Tyrrell, Supervising Environmental Scientist 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908-5767 (401) 537-4480 Contact OC&I via E-Mail Prev Next Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 This program performs compliance evaluation inspections of businesses that generate hazardous waste and investigates citizen complaints alleging the mismanagement of hazardous waste. The program also receives referrals from DEM divisions and offices relating to evaluations of hazardous waste transfer and storage facilities. There are more than three thousand (3,000) companies in the State that generate or manage hazardous waste. Emergency Response In the event of a fire, spill or unplanned release involving hazardous waste or materials, you are required to immediately notify RIDEM’s Emergency Response Program by calling (401) 537-4533 (business hours) or 401-222-3070 (after hours). Learn more about the ER program Hazardous Waste Generators may register as an Industry User in EPA’s database called RCRA Info. Register at rcrainfo.epa.gov/rcrainfoprod/action/secured/login. In this system Generators can request a new EPA Identification Number (MyRCRAid), update an existing EPA Identification Number, submit Biennial Reports (LQGs only) and utilize the new electronic manifest (E-Manifest) tracking system. Instructions on how to register are provided in the file below entitled “MyRCRAid”. A new system is available online on EPA’s website which allows any person to obtain an Emergency EPA Identification Number 24-hours a day. This number may ONLY be used to ship hazardous waste generated during a spill response incident. The Emergency ID Numbers are NOT for routine or planned waste shipments. If you require a Temporary EPA Identification Number for a routine shipment, please call this Office at 401-222-1360 during business hours. To obtain an emergency number use the link below, then select “Rhode Island” and then click the continue button. Emergency Site ID Request Resources Hazardous Waste Regulations (effective date 5/10/18) Hazardous Waste Compliance Workbook for RI Generators Permitted Hazardous Waste Transporters RI Universal Waste Rule Fact Sheet Mercury Issues Hazardous Waste Manifest Information Policy on the use of EPA ID Numbers for Used Oil and Universal Waste Hazardous Waste Databases RCRAInfo Database RCRAInfo Web Database RCRAInfo Web Search Instructions MyRCRAid Instructions Report an Environmental Complaint DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Note: Complaints are public records and information you forward to OC&I will be available for public review UNLESS you advise us that you wish to remain anonymous. Report via Email After hours emergency: 401-222-3070