DEA Memo: Firework Waste

The purpose of this memo is to serve as an official Announcement from the Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe Department of Environmental Regulations /EPA office requesting community
support from each district to responsibly dispose of firework debris. Traveling throughout
the districts starting this holiday week, firework waste has been observed in numerous location,
with some left obscuring the road. We are requesting district leaders to assist with informing
their community to properly collect and dispose of firework waste.
This waste from spent fireworks can easily travel by wind onto the open prairie, around home
sites, and into the Missouri River. This waste material can also represent a potential fire
hazard, even after use. Please take consideration and responsibility for your community and
environment while enjoying holiday celebrations.

Any additional information or questions pertaining to this announcement, please contact the
Tribal DER/EPA office.