Environmental Protection

EPD News

Welcome to the
Environmental Protection Department
 

New Water Conservation Initiative Report. Click HERE to learn more and get involved!

 Rain Barrels for Sale! We will soon be selling rain barrels for $45 each at the Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Call 352-334-0440 for more info.

 Alachua County's Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Generates Solar Power! View the new 11 Kilowatt Solar Photovolatic System.


Natural Resources staff are responsible for ensuring that new and existing developments comply with Alachua County's land development regulations related to natural and historic resources protection. Visit our site to learn more.

 
Pollution Prevention staff provide oversight and management of clean-up at contaminated sites, inspection and regulation of underground storage tanks, promotes reduction in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, provides environmentally proper hazardous waste collection and disposal and promotes public education in pollution prevention.
Petroleum Management manages clean-up of petroleum contaminated sites and the inspection of above ground and underground storage tank facilities.
Hazardous Waste Collection provides for the reuse, recycling, and disposal of household and small business hazardous wastes.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Air Quality provides information on air quality and the County's participation in ICLEI Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiatives.

 Cabot Koppers Superfund Site Page

 

 

 

Alachua County Forever aquires, manages, and improves environmentally significant lands to protect water resources, wildlife habitat, and to provide natural areas suitable for resource-based recreation.


Water Resources staff monitor Alachua County's surface water, groundwater, springs and wastewater facilities. Visit our site to learn how to protect resources by minimizing your personal pollution.


Hazardous Materials staff protect the water, soil, air quality and property values in Alachua County from current and future impacts of hazardous materials discharges. Visit our page to learn about hazardous materials management practices in Alachua County.