On Oct. 21, 2026, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) issued a draft State Solid Waste Management Plan (State Plan) and is seeking public comment in accordance with Section 3734.50 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). A public comment period has been established that will run until Nov. 20, 2026. In addition, Ohio EPA will be holding virtual and in-person public hearings to consider public comments. The virtual and in-person public hearings will occur at the same time, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. The in-person public hearings will be held at the following locations:
· Ohio EPA's Southwest District Office, 220 E. Monument Avenue, Suite 400, Dayton, OH 45402, 937-285-6357
· Ohio EPA's Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402, 419-352-8461
· Ohio EPA's Southeast District Office, 2195 East Front St., Logan, OH 43138, 740-385-8501
· Ohio EPA's Central Office, 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215, 614-644-3020
All interested parties are entitled to attend or be represented and to present oral and/or written comments. During the hearing, interested parties may submit comments on the record about the draft State Plan. If participating virtually, verbal comments may be given by those with microphone access. Oral testimony may be limited to five minutes, depending on the number of persons testifying Interested parties who want to participate virtually must register in advance for the meeting at https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/83a8e348-3cbc-4505-a1df-d22c2a88d1c1@50f8fcc4-94d8-4f07-84eb-36ed57c7c8a2.
The public comment period will run until Nov. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. Please submit written comments via SmartComment at https://ohioepa.commentinput.com?id=erakpW8su or via mail to the attention of Sarah Fink at Ohio EPA-DMWM, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049. Written comments may also be submitted to the hearing officer at the public hearing. Written testimony will receive the same consideration as oral testimony. All testimony received at the hearing or comments received by close of business on Nov. 20, 2026, will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to adopting the final State Plan.
Questions regarding the State Plan should be directed to Sarah Fink, Division of Materials and Waste Management, at 614-644-3065 or sarah.fink@epa.ohio.gov.
Ohio EPA is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Naquetta V. Porter, ADA, EEO, and Nondiscrimination Coordinator, 440.975.6801 (call or text) or naquetta.porter@epa.ohio.gov, as soon as possible before the event.
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On Oct. 21, 2026, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) issued a draft State Solid Waste Management Plan (State Plan) and is seeking public comment in accordance with Section 3734.50 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). A public comment period has been established that will run until Nov. 20, 2026. In addition, Ohio EPA will be holding virtual and in-person public hearings to consider public comments. The virtual and in-person public hearings will occur at the same time, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. The in-person public hearings will be held at the following locations:
· Ohio EPA's Southwest District Office, 220 E. Monument Avenue, Suite 400, Dayton, OH 45402, 937-285-6357
· Ohio EPA's Northwest District Office, 347 North Dunbridge Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402, 419-352-8461
· Ohio EPA's Southeast District Office, 2195 East Front St., Logan, OH 43138, 740-385-8501
· Ohio EPA's Central Office, 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215, 614-644-3020
· Ohio EPA’s Northeast District Office, 8957 Canyon Falls Blvd., Twinsburg, OH 44087, 330-963-1200
All interested parties are entitled to attend or be represented and to present oral and/or written comments. During the hearing, interested parties may submit comments on the record about the draft State Plan. If participating virtually, verbal comments may be given by those with microphone access. Oral testimony may be limited to five minutes, depending on the number of persons testifying Interested parties who want to participate virtually must register in advance for the meeting at https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/83a8e348-3cbc-4505-a1df-d22c2a88d1c1@50f8fcc4-94d8-4f07-84eb-36ed57c7c8a2.
The public comment period will run until Nov. 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. Please submit written comments via SmartComment at https://ohioepa.commentinput.com?id=erakpW8su or via mail to the attention of Sarah Fink at Ohio EPA-DMWM, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049. Written comments may also be submitted to the hearing officer at the public hearing. Written testimony will receive the same consideration as oral testimony. All testimony received at the hearing or comments received by close of business on Nov. 20, 2026, will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to adopting the final State Plan.
Questions regarding the State Plan should be directed to Sarah Fink, Division of Materials and Waste Management, at 614-644-3065 or sarah.fink@epa.ohio.gov.
Ohio EPA is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Naquetta V. Porter, ADA, EEO, and Nondiscrimination Coordinator, 440.975.6801 (call or text) or naquetta.porter@epa.ohio.gov, as soon as possible before the event.
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