OAA Ohio EPA Webinar on AFFF Round 2

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is launching a second round of AFFF collection and destruction. While AFFF is a critical tool for airports and fire departments in battling flammable liquid fires, it comes with an environmental risk. AFFF contains high concentrations of PFAS compounds, also known as "forever" chemicals, which resist natural degradation and can contaminate our water, soil, and air.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of your AFFF stockpiles at no cost.

Important: Registration is required before collection can be scheduled.

• Registration is required for all material, EVEN IF MATERIAL WAS REGISTERED DURING ROUND ONE, to ensure the accuracy of your current contacts and AFFF quantities
• All eligible entities must register no later than September 4, 2026, to be considered for Round Two collection. AFFF collection is anticipated to begin in November 2026.
• Replacement products will not be issued once materials have been picked up

Information needed for AFFF material registration (if known):

• Type/name
• Amount
• Manufacturer
• Purchase date
• Manufacture date
• Container type
• Number of sealed/unsealed containers
• Container images

Eligible entities include local fire departments, emergency management agencies, and public-owned airports.

Register Now for Local AFFF Takeback

Have Questions?

For Fire Department-related questions, please contact Ken Klouda at 614-752-7123 or Kenneth.Klouda@com.ohio.gov. For EMA or Airport-related questions, please contact Tiffani Kavalec at 614-644-3538 or Tiffani.Kavalec@epa.ohio.gov.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter, and for your help in tackling this environmental challenge head-on. We look forward to your participation in the Ohio AFFF Takeback Program.