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The Environmental Compliance Division is responsible for several important regulatory-based programs in the City of Simi Valley.  There are three main components to the Environmental Compliance Division, the Industrial Pretreatment, Stormwater Management, and Hazardous Materials programs. 

INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT

The City's Industrial Pretreatment Program is mandated through the Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Program (NPDES).  The Industrial Pretreatment Program, monitors commercial and industrial waste discharges into the sewer system. This program is designed to prevent toxic and hazardous material from entering the sanitary sewer system and Water Quality Treatment Facility.  The City employs Environmental Compliance Inspectors who work with local businesses to ensure toxic and hazardous materials are not released into the sewer system. 

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

The Stormwater Management Program is mandated under the Clean Water Act and implemented by the Environmental Compliance Division with support from other City Divisions, within and outside of the Department of Public Works.  The Stormwater Management Program includes programs for administration, construction, planning and land development, public outreach, business outreach, illicit discharge control, and public infrastructure.  An integral part of the Stormwater Program is education and training of the City's employees, industry personnel, the general public, and other affected groups. The Environmental Compliance Division coordinates the City's efforts towards compliance with the Countywide Program, Federal urban runoff regulations, and the State and Regional Water Quality Control Board permit requirements.

Environmental Compliance staff also coordinates the annual Coastal Cleanup Day held each September and works with the Neighborhood Councils to implement inland waterways cleanups during the spring.  These events help remove thousands of pounds of trash from the local creeks before it percolates into the groundwater or are carried downstream to the ocean during the rainy season. 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The Hazardous Materials Program regulates hazardous waste storage in the City, disposal and inter-agency referrals for hazardous materials incident response. The Hazardous Materials Program coordinates the issuance of Business Tenancy Certificates, which was established in 1992, tracks hazardous materials used by businesses operating within the City of Simi Valley.  All businesses working within the City are required to have a Business Tenancy Certificate.  For information on the Business Tenancy Certificate program call 583-6429

Another important aspect of the Hazardous Materials Program is the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Program.  This program provides free disposal of household hazardous waste to City residents at eleven events during the year.

• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

To report illicit discharges or dumping, clogged catch basin inlets, and faded or missing catch basin labels please call 583-6400. 

For more information regarding the City's Pretreatment, Stormwater Management or Hazardous Materials Programs please call 583-6400.