Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality aims to protect and enhance Virginia's environment and to promote the health and well-being of the Commonwealth of Virginia's citizens.[1]
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Environmental Preservation
In 2011, the Virginia DEQ announced a 33.8% recycling rate for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District. This was a 4.6% increase from the 2010 level of 29.2%. Additionally, the DEQ found the following rate increase:[2]
Material | Rate increase |
---|---|
Paper | 37% |
Metal | 70% |
Electronics | 27% |
Antifreeze | 68% |