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SW 06, 10, 20: Operate an Existing Facility

Before it can begin operating, a new or expanded solid waste management facility needs to obtain this authorization from MassDEP.
Apply Online: EEA ePLACE Portal 

Contacts

MassDEP Regional Solid Waste Section Chiefs

Online

MassDEP Regional Offices Find Your Region 
Central Region: Jim McQuade james.mcquade@mass.gov 
Northeast Region: Mark Fairbrother mark.fairbrother@mass.gov 
Southeast Region: Mark Dakers mark.dakers@mass.gov 
Western Region: James Scheffler james.scheffler@mass.gov 

The Details   of SW 06, 10, 20: Operate an Existing Facility

Fees   for SW 06, 10, 20: Operate an Existing Facility

MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees

How to apply   SW 06, 10, 20: Operate an Existing Facility

File online via the ePlace Portal. See details below.

Next steps   for SW 06, 10, 20: Operate an Existing Facility

  1. Before You Apply

    Contact the appropriate MassDEP Regional Office to schedule a pre-application conference. This will help you prepare a better application, saving you time and likely resulting in faster review. If you apply without setting up a meeting, MassDEP may require one anyway before it can determine whether your application is administratively complete.

  2. Review the Instructions

    See the documents below for:

    • Guidance on how to prepare your application, including a completeness checklist.
    • Important Note: Even when applying online, you will still need to complete a conventional Application Form and upload it as an attachment during the online filing process.
    • ePlace Portal screen-by-screen online filing instructions.
    Open PDF file, 127.88 KB,  Instructions: SW 06, 10, 20 (English, PDF 127.88 KB)
    Open PDF file, 1.26 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: SW 06 C&D Transfer or Large Transfer/Handling Facility (English, PDF 1.26 MB)
    Open PDF file, 1.22 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: SW 10 Landfill (English, PDF 1.22 MB)
    Open PDF file, 1.24 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: SW 20 Small Handling Facility (English, PDF 1.24 MB)

  3. Complete the Application Form

    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.

    Important Note: Even when applying online, you will still need to complete a conventional Application Form and upload it as an attachment during the online filing process.

    Open DOC file, 188.5 KB,  Form: SW 06, 10, 20 (English, DOC 188.5 KB)
    Open PDF file, 51.48 KB,  Form: SW 06, 10, 20 (English, PDF 51.48 KB)

  4. Look Up the Application Fee

    Open PDF file, 300.22 KB,  MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees (English, PDF 300.22 KB)

  5. Submit Your Application & Fee Payment

    1. File online via the ePlace Portal.

      Note: If you are a first-time user, you will need to create an account first.
       
    2. When prompted, upload your completed Application Form from Step 3 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)
    MassDEP regional offices by community 

Contact   for SW 06, 10, 20: Operate an Existing Facility

Online
MassDEP Regional Offices Find Your Region 
Central Region: Jim McQuade james.mcquade@mass.gov 
Northeast Region: Mark Fairbrother mark.fairbrother@mass.gov 
Southeast Region: Mark Dakers mark.dakers@mass.gov 
Western Region: James Scheffler james.scheffler@mass.gov 

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