The Office Of Environmental Quality

Leading Cincinnati Toward Sustainability & Stewardship

The mission of the Office of Environmental Quality is to lead Cincinnati City Government and the larger community toward sustainability and the practice of good environmental stewardship.

The Office of Environmental Quality is active in air quality, brownfield redevelopment, climate protection, energy management, environmental compliance, environmental justice, green roof loans and recycling.  Read More

Larry Falkin

Director Of OEQ

Larry Falkin has served as Director of the City of Cincinnati's Office of Environmental Quality since July 2007. His prior work experience includes time with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Kansas City Department of Environmental Management, the Jackson County (MO) Department of Parks and Recreation and the Environmental Compliance Oversight Corporation. 

Mr. Falkin holds a B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and a J.D. from Pace University School of Law.

Contact OEQ

Office of Environmental Quality
805 Central Ave., Suite 320
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Phone: 513-352-6991
Fax: 513-352-6995
E-mail: oeq@cincinnati-oh.gov

 

News

Apr 17, 2012

Composting In Your Back Yard

Learn how to compost with an hour-long seminar on the basics of backyard composting.   Read More

Jan 31, 2012

Solar Panels At College Hill Rec Center

A new $500,000 solar energy system will be installed at Cincinnati's College Hill Recreation Center -- at no cost to the City.   Read More

Nov 10, 2011

Free E-Waste Drop-Off

Recycle your unwanted household electronics for free at Emanuel Community Center!   Read More

Nov 8, 2011

CPS Honors 'Green' Partnerships

The "green" partnerships that have assisted Cincinnati Public Schools in becoming a state and national leader in sustainable design were recognized Nov. 7 by the Cincinnati Board of Education and CPS Superintendent Mary Ronan.   Read More

Oct 11, 2011

Successful First Year Of Enhanced Recycling

The City of Cincinnati can now boast a 49 percent increase in the recyclable material tonnage collected in the past 6 months compared to the same period the previous year.   Read More

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