Municipal Waste Program

The municipal waste program regulates the storage, transportation, processing, beneficial use, composting, and disposal of municipal waste.

The Division of Municipal and Residual Waste:

Develops regulations on municipal waste management;
Develops General Permits for the Beneficial Use of municipal waste;
Provides guidance on Permitting and compliance monitoring of municipal waste collection, transporters, transfer facilities, composting, processing facilities, resource recovery (waste-to-energy) facilities, and landfills.

The Regional Solid Waste Management Programs:

Issue permits;
Perform inspections; and
Enforce regulations.
Municipal Waste Program Contacts

General Information

Environmental Assessment Process, Phase I Review (PDF)
Technical Guidance Enforcement and Compliance Policies (eLibrary)

List of Municipal Waste Landfills and Resource Recovery Facilities
List of Municipal Waste Transfer Facilities (Excel)
Municipal Waste Generation and Disposal Information
Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Special Programs

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