The Center for Integrated Waste Management is a research and community service organization located in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering - School of Engineering and Applied Sciences of the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. The Center brings together those in academia, industry and government who are seeking innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Founded in 1987 as the New York State Center for Hazardous Waste Management, the Center was established by the New York State Legislation to initiate and coordinate research and technology development in the areas of toxic substances and hazardous wastes. The Center currently promotes the development and application of improved environmental technologies and management methods for 1) more effectively remediating past environmental contamination and promoting redevelopment of formerly contaminated properties, and 2) preventing, reducing, reusing, and recycling industrial and municipal waste streams. The Center provides assistance to communities, industries, businesses, public agencies, and non-profit organizations. Center programs and service areas include the following.