DEP Invites Comments On Air Quality Permit Renewal For The Max Environmental Yukon Hazardous/Residual Waste Treatment Facility In Westmoreland County

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 12 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the proposed renewal of a State Only Air Quality Permit for the Max Environmental Yukon hazardous and residual waste treatment facility in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.  (PA Bulletin, page 4734)

DEP is accepting comments on the application until August 11-- 30 days after the notice.

No public hearing is proposed, but may be held, if DEP, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. 

All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at DEP’s Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 

Appointments for scheduling a review can be made online or by contacting Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. 

Questions about this application should be directed to Thomas Joseph, Environmental Engineering Manager, at 412-442-4336 or tjoseph@pa.gov. 

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 4734)

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Resource Links:

-- EPA Issues Consent Order To Max Environmental Technologies For Clean Water Act Violations At Yukon, Westmoreland County Facility [PaEN] 

-- Mountain Watershed Assn. Will Install Warning Signs Around Wastewater Outfall Of MAX Environmental Technologies Yukon Facility In Sewickley Creek, Westmoreland County [PaEN] 

-- Environmental Health Project: 75% Of Hazardous Waste Accepted At MAX Environmental Yukon Facility In Westmoreland County Comes From Shale Gas Industry; Sludge Proposed To Be Delisted As Hazardous Waste  [PaEN] 

[Posted: July 11, 2025]  PA Environment Digest