Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
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DEQ is looking for top talent to share their knowledge, skills, and commitment to a strong, safe environment for our state and beyond.
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DEACS Biennial Report 2021-2022
Learn how DEACS works with a diverse set of clients to achieve positive results for North Carolina’s environment and economy in its annual report, highlighting projects and accomplishments from Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22.
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Energy, Water and Waste Reduction
Let the DEACS technical team help your organization improve operational efficiency, cut utility usage and reduce costs all while improving environmental performance. Get recognized for these efforts too!
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Recycling in North Carolina
Recycling protects North Carolina’s environment and grows its economy. DEACS assists communities, recycling companies and waste generators with their recycling efforts.
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Environmental Permitting Assistance
Need help navigating state environmental permits and regulatory requirements, or finding the right agency to talk to about environmental issues? Contact the DEACS staff for assistance.
Learn more about navigating the permitting processWhat We Do
The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) helps expand the use of sustainable practices regarding waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation and emissions reductions. DEACS helps broaden our understanding of the environmental regulatory and permitting programs to improve our customer service assistance. DEACS also helps promote recycling material management programs and help expand recycling infrastructures thereby creating economic growth.
Need Environmental Assistance?
For general questions about the environment, regulations and other topics, give us a call at 1-877-623-6748.
DEACS Regional Offices
Regional Environmental Assistance Coordinator Services:
- Offers a single point of contact, as a customer service liaison, to address customer service issues, complaints and information requests (e.g., obtaining information relative to existing NC DEQ permits);
- Provides assistance to guide applicants through the permitting system and develops tailored permit lists for your project;
- Arranges scoping meetings to outline potential permits, processes, timelines and expectations; and
- Assists customers in obtaining the answers to regulatory questions, explains permit and regulatory requirements; receives and helps to address environmental complaints and issues along with DEQ program staff.