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SW 46, 47: Recycling, Composting or Conversion (RCC) Operation Permit, Modification or Renewal

You need to apply if you are planning to construct a new RCC operation or modify an existing one.

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@state.ma.us 
Western Region: Dan Hall daniel.hall@mass.gov 

The Details   of SW 46, 47: Recycling, Composting or Conversion (RCC) Operation Permit, Modification or Renewal

Fees   for SW 46, 47: Recycling, Composting or Conversion (RCC) Operation Permit, Modification or Renewal

MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees

How to apply   SW 46, 47: Recycling, Composting or Conversion (RCC) Operation Permit, Modification or Renewal

File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.

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.

Next steps   for SW 46, 47: Recycling, Composting or Conversion (RCC) Operation Permit, Modification or Renewal

  1. Review the Instructions

    See the documents below for guidance on:

    • Linking your ePlace account to a previously obtained permit, and then
    • Preparing your application and filing it online.
    Open PDF file, 329.9 KB,  Instructions: How to Link Your ePlace Account to an Existing Permit (English, PDF 329.9 KB)
    Open PDF file, 199.95 KB,  Instructions: SW 46, 47 (English, PDF 199.95 KB)
    Open PDF file, 1.08 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: Completing an Application in ePlace (English, PDF 1.08 MB)

  2. Complete the Application Form

    You may fill out and save Microsoft Word forms on your computer. PDF versions have 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, 306.5 KB,  Form: SW 46, 47 (English, DOC 306.5 KB)
    Open PDF file, 59.13 KB,  Form: SW 46, 47 (English, PDF 59.13 KB)

  3. 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.

      See the ePlace account setup instructions, Quick Guides, FAQs and Comprehensive User Manual below.
       
    2. 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 46, 47: Recycling, Composting or Conversion (RCC) Operation Permit, Modification or Renewal

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@state.ma.us 
Western Region: Dan Hall daniel.hall@mass.gov 

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