Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Materials Management Program

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Materials Management Program (TDEC) earned SWANA’s 2018 Planning & Management Biggest Safety Improvement award. TDEC demonstrated a comprehensive approach towards compliance and safety issues within the regulated community. With tools such as grant funding, TDEC improved safety and environmental compliance with hazardous household waste collection. Additionally, TDEC supported increased safety data collection and measurable improved outcomes via a statewide training academy.