HW 21: Class A Recycling Permit (Presumptive Approval)

Next steps   for HW 21: Class A Recycling Permit (Presumptive Approval)

1. Review the Instructions

   See the documents below for:

   • Guidance on how to prepare your application, including a completeness checklist.
   • EEA ePlace Portal screen-by-screen online filing instructions.

   Open PDF file, 253.95 KB,  Instructions: Class A Recycling Permit (Presumptive Approval) (English, PDF 253.95 KB)

   Open PDF file, 1.45 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: HW 21 (English, PDF 1.45 MB)

2. Complete the Supporting Forms

   Important Note: Even though you are applying online, you need to complete the appropriate forms in the Recycling Data Sheets package below for upload as an attachment during the online filing process.

   You may fill out and save the Microsoft Word form on your computer. The PDF version has to be printed out and completed by hand.

   Open DOC file, 325.5 KB,  Recycling Data Sheets: HW 21 (English, DOC 325.5 KB)

   Open PDF file, 165.71 KB,  Recycling Data Sheets: HW 21 (English, PDF 165.71 KB)

3. Submit Your Application & Fee Payment

   1. File online via the EEA ePlace Portal.
      
      Note: If you are a first-time user, you will need to create an account first.
      
      See the ePlace account setup instructions, Quick Guides, FAQs and Comprehensive User Manual below.
   2. When prompted, upload your completed supporting forms package from Step 2 above as an attachment.
   3. Pay your fee online with a credit card and submit your application, or you may mail your fee payment to:

   Department of Environmental Protection
   P. O. Box 4062
   Boston, MA 02211

   Open PDF file, 291.88 KB,  FAQs for EEA ePLACE Portal (English, PDF 291.88 KB)

4. MassDEP Reviews Your Application

   For most recycling activities covered by this permit, applications are considered approved after 21 business days. Some off-site recycling activities may require additional MassDEP permits.