Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Waste Management and Prevention Division
Davis Building - 1st Floor
One National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620-3704
During Office hours (M-F 7:45am – 4:30pm EST): Telephone: 802-828-1138
24-Hour HAZMAT HOTLINE: 800-641-5005
Report a Spill
Waste Management and Prevention Division
Davis Building - 1st Floor
One National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620-3704
During Office hours (M-F 7:45am – 4:30pm EST): Telephone: 802-828-1138
24-Hour HAZMAT HOTLINE: 800-641-5005
Report a Spill
Jump to a Waste Management Division Program:
| Name, Position and Brief Job Description | Email Address | Phone |
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Charles (Chuck) Schwer - Director
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chuck.schwer@vermont.gov | 802-249-5324 |
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Wendy Anderson - Administrative Assistant
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wendy.anderson@vermont.gov | 802-522-0202 |
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Jordan Gonda - Legal Counsel
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jordan.gonda@vermont.gov | 802-338-7522 |
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Lisa Brassard - Administrative Services
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lisa.brassard@vermont.gov | 802-522-4395 |
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Miquelle Thurber - Administrative Services
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miquelle.thurber@vermont.gov | 802-461-6256 |
| ResidualS MANAGEMENT & Emerging Contaminants Program | ||
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Eamon Twohig - Program Manager
Residuals Management (wastewater sludge, biosolids, septage, water treatment residuals, short paper fiber, wood ash); Emerging Contaminants
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eamon.twohig@vermont.gov | 802-490-6189 |
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Josh Burns
Residuals Management (wastewater sludge, biosolids, septage, water treatment residauls, short paper fiber, wood ash); Emerging Contaminants
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joshua.burns@vermont.gov | 802-585-5040 |
| Hazardous Waste Management Program | ||
| Ted Unkles - Interim Program Manager | 802-522-0488 | |
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Anna Bourakovsky
Compliance Inspections, Facility and Emergency Permitting, Pollution Prevention |
anna.bourakovsky@vermont.gov | 802-477-2981 |
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Cindy Grimes
Compliance Inspections, Facility and Emergency Permitting, Pollution Prevention |
cindy.grimes@vermont.gov | 802-522-0307 |
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Wendy Edwards
Manifests, Site ID Forms, Generator Fees, Hazardous Waste Taxes, |
wendy.edwards@vermont.gov | 802-522-0261 |
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Steve Simoes
Facility Permitting, Regulatory Interpretation, Spill Program Member |
steve.simoes@vermont.gov | 802-522-0386 |
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Michael Nucci
Compliance Inspections, Facility and Emergency Permitting, Spill Program Member, Pollution Prevention |
michael.nucci@vermont.gov | 802-522-0287 |
| Sites Management Section and Brownfields Response Program | ||
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Matt Moran - Environmental Program Manager
Sites Management Section Program Manager; PCF Administrator
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matt.moran@vermont.gov | 802-522-5729 |
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Kristin Schultz - PCF Administrator & AST Financial Assistance
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kristin.schultz@vermont.gov | 802-522-0071 |
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James Donaldson
Hazardous site manager, spill program member
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james.donaldson@vermont.gov | 802-477-2632 |
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Matthew Becker
Hazardous site manager
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matthew.becker@vermont.gov | 802-249-5770 |
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Gerold Noyes
Hazardous site manager
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gerold.noyes@vermont.gov | 802-522-5614 |
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John Schmeltzer
Hazardous site manager
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john.schmeltzer@vermont.gov | 802-249-5620 |
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Richard Spiese
Hazardous site manager
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richard.spiese@vermont.gov | 802-249-5083 |
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Tami Wuestenberg
Hazardous site manager
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tami.wuestenberg@vermont.gov | 802-249-5186 |
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Michael Nahmias
Hazardous site manager, spill program member
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michael.nahmias@vermont.gov | 802-522-4595 |
| Rob Farley Hazardous site manager |
rob.farley@vermont.gov | 802-622-4162 |
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Patricia Coppolino - Environmental Program Manager
Sites Management Section Program Manager; Brownfields Administrator
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patricia.coppolino@vermont.gov | 802-249-5822 |
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Lynda Provencher
Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program
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lynda.provencher@vermont.gov | 802-249-5562 |
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Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program
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Sarah Bartlett
Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program
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sarah.bartlett@vermont.gov | 802-249-5641 |
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Linda Elliott
Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program
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linda.elliott@vermont.gov | 802-249-5479 |
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Kristi Herzer
Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program
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kristi.herzer@vermont.gov | 802-461-6918 |
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Kimberly Caldwell
Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program
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kimberly.caldwell@vermont.gov | 802-461-5857 |
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Shawn Donovan
Certification of "preferred site" status for renewable energy development projects, Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program. Spill Program member.
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shawn.donovan@vermont.gov | 802-522-5683 |
| Graham Bradley Hazardous site manager & Brownfields program |
grahame.bradley@vermont.gov | 802-622-4129 |
| Solid Waste Management Program | ||
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Cathy Jamieson - Solid Waste Program Manager
Oversees the Solid Waste Management Program, consisting of the following sections: Certification, Compliance and Materials Management. Focus areas: Legislative, policy and implementation strategies.
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cathy.jamieson@vermont.gov | 802-522-5938 |
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Dennis Fekert - Certification Section Manager
Responsibilities include oversight of permitting and technical staff. Focus areas: facility certifications.
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dennis.fekert@vermont.gov | 802-522-0195 |
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Jeff Bourdeau
Responsibilities include: permit writing, technical review, field work, and special projects. Focus areas: Contaminated soils, debris, NEWS VT landfill in Coventry, and transfer station permits.
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jeff.bourdeau@vermont.gov | 802-522-0131 |
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Ben Gauthier
Responsibilities include permit writing, technical review, field work, and special projects. Focus areas: composting, food scraps, landfills, Solid Waste facility permitting (HHW, compost and anaerobic digestion, compost technical assistance), regulated medical waste and website updates.
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benjamin.gauthier@vermont.gov | 802-522-5080 |
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Kasey Kathan
Responsibilities include: permit writing, technical review, field work and special projects. Additional responsibilities include hydrogeologic review, and closed landfills. Focus areas: Closed landfill oversight, ReTrac questions, solid waste facilities permitting, water quality at solid waste facilities.
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kasey.kathan@vermont.gov | 802-522-0561 |
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James (Buzz) Surwilo
Responsibilities include: permit writing, technical review, field work, and special projects. Focus areas: Act 175 (architectural waste), Act 250 (collection, aggregation, & temporary storage of solid waste to be transferred to a certified transfer station), asbestos, asphalt shingles, Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste (i.e. drywall, asphalt shingles, clean wood, etc.), road base cover, and tires.
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james.surwilo@vermont.gov | 802-522-5056 |
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Barb Schwendtner - Compliance Section Manager
Responsibilities include: assuring all facilities and general public comply with Solid Waste Management Rules, statutes, permits and certifications. Conducts inspections, prepares enforcement referrals, and receives and responds to complaints. Reviews clean-up plans for illegal dumps. Focus areas: Solid waste facility and hauler compliance and enforcement.
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barb.schwendtner@vermont.gov | 802-249-5904 |
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Aric Brown
Responsibilities include assisting in public compliance with solid waste management rules and statutes, field work, enforcement involvement, and responding to complaints. Focus areas: Compliance with certifications of facilities and haulers; enforcing VT Solid Waste Management Rules.
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aric.brown@vermont.gov | 802-461-5759 |
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Cheryl Hamilton
Responsibilities include: Transporter Permitting: overseeing all solid, residual, or hazardous waste applications for a new, or renewal of their transporter/hauler permits, and keeping them informed of current regulations. Focus areas: Review all applications, perform criminal background checks, review VT Corporations listing, determine permit eligibility, and responds to complaints regarding unpermitted haulers. ReTRAC: review Solid Waste facilities quarterly/annual reporting for accuracy and approval.
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cheryl.hamilton@vermont.gov | 802-522-5949 |
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Cassandra Wolfanger
Responsibilities include: Inspections of solid waste facilities and responding to complaints or compliance questions related to solid waste facilities. Focus areas: ReTRAC online reporting system for solid waste facilities.
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cassandra.wolfanger@vermont.gov | 802-622-4011 |
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Vince Chiorgno
Salvage Yard Program Coordinator. Responsibilities include inspections of permitted facilities, permit writing, technical review, field work, and special projects. Spill Program Member.
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vincent.chiorgno@vermont.gov | 802-522-0245 |
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Josh Kelly - Materials Management Section Manager
Responsibilities include: oversight of Universal Recycling law implementation, Vermont E-Cycles and other EPR programs. Focus areas: Universal Recycling (Act 148), composting and anaerobic digestion, and unit based pricing (pay as you throw).
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josh.kelly@vermont.gov | 802-522-5897 |
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Emma Stuhl
Responsibilities include: implementation of State Materials Management Plan, Universal Recycling outreach, data analysis, and special projects. Focus areas: Universal Recycling (Act 148), recycling, composting, single-use products (bags, straws, food and beverage containers, etc.), packaging, and waste reduction. Point-person for Addison County SWMD, Chittenden SWD, Central VT SWMD, Mad River Resource Mgmt. Alliance, and Mountain Alliance.
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emma.stuhl@vermont.gov | 802-622-4325 |
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Karen Knaebel
Responsibilities include E-Cycles Program: oversight of the State Standard Program, working with contractor for collection and pick-up of discarded electronics. Mercury program: manufacturer requirements, EPR lamp and thermostat programs, and dental mercury. Focus areas: E-Cycles Program, and mercury take-back programs.
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karen.knaebel@vermont.gov | 802-522-5736 |
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Alyssa Eiklor
Responsibilities include: implementation of the State’s Materials Management Plan, Universal Recycling outreach, website, data management, and special projects. Focus areas: Universal Recycling law (Act 148), recycling, composting, single-use products (bags, straws, food and beverage containers, etc.), household hazardous waste, and waste reduction. Point person for Northwest VT SWMD, Northeast Kingdom WMD, Lamoille Regional SWMD, and northern independent towns.
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alyssa.eiklor@vermont.gov | 802-477-2097 |
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Anne Bijur
Responsibilities include: implementation of State Materials Management Plan, Universal Recycling outreach, and special projects. Focus areas: Universal Recycling law (Act 148), recycling, composting, food rescue, and waste reduction. Point-person for Bennington County RPC, Rutland County SWD, and Solid Waste Alliance Communities.
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anne.bijur@vermont.gov | 802-522-5783 |
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Rebecca Webber
Responsibilities include: E-Cycles Program, oversight of manufacturer Opt-Out Program, manufacturer and service provider registrations, reporting, invoicing, product determinations, and database management; beverage container law issues. Focus areas: E-Cycles Program, beverage container law (redemption centers, product registrations, policy).
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rebecca.webber@vermont.gov | 802-522-3658 |
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Mia Roethlein
Responsibilities include: implementation of State Materials Management Plan, Universal Recycling outreach, paint and battery stewardship programs, and special projects. Focus areas: Universal Recycling law (Act 148), recycling, composting, and household hazardous waste. Point-person for Windham SWMD, S. Windsor/Windham County SWMD, Greater Upper Valley SWMD, and Londonderry Group.
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mia.roethlein@vermont.gov | 802-522-5926 |
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Ted Unkles -UST Program Manager
Program Coordinator, Inspections, Compliance Issue, UST Regulations, Operator Training, Liaison with EPA.
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ted.unkles@vermont.gov | 802-522-0488 |
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Jaymi Cleland
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Compliance, Closure, Install, and Hazardous Material Spill Reporting, Spill Program Member.
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jaymi.cleland@vermont.gov | 802-917-1386 |
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June Reilly (retired as of 6/21/2019)
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Sue Thayer
Underground Storage Tank (UST) compliance inspection at permitted facilities, UST removal report review, Residential UST Home Heating Oil Financial Assistance
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susan.thayer@vermont.gov | 802-522-0487 |
| Spill Team | ||
| Click here for numbers to call to report a spill. | ||
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Tim Cropley - Program Manager
Spill program manager, underground storage tank inspector, hazardous sites manager
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tim.cropley@vermont.gov | 802-249-5346 |
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Michael Nahmias
Spill Program Member
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michael.nahmias@vermont.gov | 802-522-4595 |
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Vince Chiorgno
Spill Program Member
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vincent.chiorgno@vermont.gov | 802-522-0245 |
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Jaymi Cleland
Spill Program Member
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jaymi.cleland@vermont.gov | 802-917-1386 |
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James Donaldson
Spill Program Member
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james.donaldson@vermont.gov | 802-477-2632 |
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Steve Simoes
Spill Program Member
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steve.simoes@vermont.gov | 802-522-0386 |
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Michael Nucci
Spill Program Member
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michael.nucci@vermont.gov | 802-522-0287 |
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Shawn Donovan
Spill Program Member
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shawn.donovan@vermont.gov | 802-522-5683 |