Solid Waste: Forms

BWP SW 01, 38 - Site Suitability Report  (February 2002)

Filing options: MS Word Form 508 KB | PDF Form 639 KB
Instructions: MS Word 309 KB | PDF - included with form above

BWP SW 02, 17, 18 - Determinations of Need (February 2011)

Filing options: MS Word Form 380 KB | PDF Form 111 KB
Instructions: MS Word 308 KB | PDF - included with form above

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See also: Annual Solid Waste Facility Reporting

BWP SW 05, 08, 15, 19, 26, 27, 28, 29 - Construct a New or Expanded Facility (February 2008)

Filing options: MS Word Form 204 KB | PDF Form 229 KB
Instructions: MS Word 303 KB | PDF - included with form above

Note: Regulations requiring BWP SW 04, 09, 16, 34 Existing Facility Permits were deleted in October 2005.

BWP SW 06, 10, 20 - Operate Existing Facility (February 2008)

Filing options: MS Word Form 1759 KB | PDF Form 106 KB
Instructions: MS Word 298 KB | PDF - included with form above

BWP SW 07, 11, 16, 21, 22, 45 - Facility Modifications (July 2009)

Filing options: MS Word Form 238 KB | PDF Form 70 KB
Instructions: MS Word 313 KB | PDF - included with form above

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BWP SW 12, 23, 24, 25 - Landfill Assessment and Closure (February 2008)

Filing options: MS Word Form 174 KB | PDF Form 85 KB
Instructions: MS Word 302 KB | PDF - included with form above

BWP SW 43 - Landfill Closure Completion (February 2008)

Filing options: MS Word Form 198 KB | PDF Form 167 KB
Instructions: MS Word 212 KB | PDF - included with form above

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BWP SW 14, 31 - Special Waste Determinations (August 2001)

Filing options: MS Word Form 138 KB | PDF Form 58 KB
Instructions: MS Word 298 KB | PDF - included with form above

BWP SW 39, 40, 41, 42, 44 - Beneficial Use Determinations (November 2006)

Filing options: MS Word Form 267 KB | PDF Form 118 KB
Instructions: MS Word 125 KB | PDF - included with form above

Related: BUD polices and guidance
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BWP SW 32, 33, 35 - Demonstration Projects (September 2001)

Filing options: MS Word Form 160 KB | PDF Form 57 KB
Instructions: MS Word 307 KB | PDF - included with form above

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BWP SW 36, 37 - Landfill Post-Closure (November 2011)

Filing options: MS Word Form 206 KB | PDF Form 127 KB
Instructions: MS Word 302 KB | PDF - included with form above

Related: Landfill Post-Closure Use Permitting Guidelines
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Conditionally Exempt Composting Operation Notification Form (December 2011)

For composting operations located at industrial, commercial or institutional sites or zoos that compost less than four cubic yards (or two tons) per week of vegetative materials, food materials or animal manures generated on-site.
MS Word 92 KB | PDF 40 KB

See also: Compost Site & Recycling Facility Reporting Forms

Leaf & Yard Waste Composting Registration Form & Instructions (August 2007)

All municipal and commercial leaf and yard waste composting operations are required to register with MassDEP.
MS Word 31 KB | PDF 104 KB

See also: Compost Site & Recycling Facility Reporting Forms

On-Site Rubble Crushing

You must this notice with the appropriate MassDEP Regional Office and the local Board of Health at least 30 days in advance of beginning work.
MS Word 159 KB | PDF 88 KB

Wood Chipping/Shredding Operation Notification Form (December 2011)

You must file this notice with the appropriate MassDEP Regional Office for and the local Board of Health at least 30 days before commencing wood chipping/shredding operations.
MS Word 76 KB | PDF 31 KB

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Landfill & Combustion Facility Form (December 2011)

Filing options: MS Word Form 224 KB | PDF Form 62 KB
Instructions: MS Word 104 KB | PDF 40 KB

Handling Facility/Transfer Station Form (December 2011)

Filing options: MS Word Form 270 KB | PDF Form 46 KB
Instructions: MS Word 104 KB | PDF 40 KB

Construction & Demolition (C&D) Facility Form (December 2011)

Filing options: MS Word Form 388 KB | PDF Form 60 KB
Instructions: MS Word 93 KB | PDF 27 KB

Compost Site & Recycling Facility Reporting Forms

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Under 301 CMR 4.06, any person may establish a redemption center and has the right to determine what types, sizes and brands of beverage containers the facility will accept. The owner or operator of a redemption center is required to notify MassDEP at least ten (10) business days in advance of commencing operations and to provide the agency with updated information twice per year (by January 1 and July 1).

Beverage Container Redemption Center Initial Registration Form (March 2011)

Registration Form
MS Word 75 KB | PDF 25 KB

Redemption centers are also required to advise consumers that it is illegal to redeem containers originally purchased in other states for deposit refunds in Massachusetts.  Most do this by posting signs. 

Recommended Signage

MS Word 339 KB | PDF 15 KB

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Material Shipping Record & Log (November 2001)

Must be completed for shipment of contaminated soil, urban fill, or dredge materials if a 21C hazardous waste manifest or 21E bill of lading is not applicable.
MS Word 208 KB | PDF 59 KB

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