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IEPA Regulates Uncontaminated Soil Used as Fill

September 21, 2010

The Illinois General Assembly recently passed an Act that affects the disposal of uncontaminated soil at old quarries, mines, and other excavations. These are known as Clean Construction or Demolition Debris (CCDD) and uncontaminated soil fill operations facilities that are permitted by IEPA to fill their pits with clean construction debris and uncontaminated soil. Most, in reality, will only accept clean soil with no debris.

EnviroFlash Program to Deliver Air Quality Information to Users’ Inboxes

July 29, 2009

Springfield -With the start of Air Quality Awareness Week, which runs from April 27 through May 1, 2009, and the approaching hot, dry weather of summer, the Illinois EPA wants to let residents know that air pollution levels often increase between early May and late September.