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The Waste Management Board is responsible for carrying out the purposes and provisions of the Virginia Waste Management Act and compatible federal provisions.
The Board has general supervision and control over waste management activities in the Commonwealth of Virginia and primarily considers the adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations at board meetings. DEQ has permitting authority and administers day-to-day activities of waste programs.
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- Recommended practices for communications - Board Members
| Member | Location | Term Expires* |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Benedetto |
Virginia Beach, VA | 6/30/2026 |
| Daniel Ciesla | Midlothian, VA | 6/30/2026 |
| A. Taylor Harvie III | Amelia Court House, VA | 6/30/2029 |
| Kimberly Hynes | Richmond, VA | 6/30/2028 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Richmond, VA | 6/30/2026 |
| Joseph Levine | Dublin, VA | 6/30/2029 |
| Susan Seward | Waverly, VA | 6/30/2028 |
E-mail the Waste Management Board
The mailing address for all board members is:
c/o Office of Regulatory Affairs
Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218