MassDEP Solid Waste Forms

The purpose of the site assignment process is to determine if a parcel of land is suitable to use as a site for a solid waste management facility.

When there is a change in ownership of a solid waste facility, the new owner must identify itself to MassDEP for the facility’s permit to remain valid.

Solid waste management facilities must be designed and constructed to prevent pollution of land, air, and water, and to prevent nuisance conditions.

MassDEP authorization is required before a new solid waste management facility or an expansion/new phase of an existing facility may begin operations.

MassDEP issues these permits to authorize modifications to previously approved/permitted combustion facilities, construction and demolition (C&D) transfer stations, handling facilities, and landfills.

MassDEP requires these solid waste facilities to submit yearly reports on their activities.

These solid waste facilities must submit yearly reports on their activities to MassDEP.

MassDEP requires these solid waste facilities to submit yearly reports on their activities.

Owner/operators of all transfer stations except those permitted to accept 50 tons per day or more of construction and demolition waste are required to submit this certification.

Owner/operators of transfer stations permitted to accept less than 50 tons of waste per day are required to submit this report yearly.

MassDEP approval is needed before a landfill owner/operator can close the facility. The agency may also require an assessment when there are indications of health, safety, or environmental threats.

Anyone intending to use a solid waste management facility site after closure and capping for another purpose needs to obtain this permit from MassDEP.

Once the closure of a solid waste landfill is finished, MassDEP needs to determine that work was completed correctly and effectively.

This form must be submitted for asphalt, brick, and concrete recycling; tire chipping and shredding; small composting operations not at residences; and municipal material food collection as defined in 310 CMR 16.03.

A certification must be submitted before any smaller new or newly acquired recycling, composting, aerobic digestion, or anaerobic digestion operation as defined in 310 CMR 16.04 begins operations, and annually thereafter.

A permit is required for any larger, more complex new or modified recycling, composting, or conversion operation as defined in 310 CMR 16.05.

Owner/operators of operations with SW 46 or 47 permits issued by MassDEP are required to submit annual reports and certifications to the agency.

Anyone intending to perform third-party waste ban or operation and maintenance inspections of solid waste management facilities must submit this form.

Learn about waste ban training and other requirements for being listed by MassDEP as a qualified third-party waste ban inspector.

Search and sort the ePLACE Public Access Portal listing of qualified environmental professionals.

All Massachusetts solid waste facilities are required by 310 CMR 19.018 to undergo periodic third-party operation and maintenance inspections.

All Massachusetts solid waste facilities are required by 310 CMR 19.018 to undergo periodic third-party waste ban compliance inspections.

MassDEP review and approval are required whenever a solid waste facility wants to accept one or more wastes that need special handling.

Certain new or innovative solid waste technologies or processes are required to undergo the demonstration process.

Certain new or innovative solid waste technologies or processes are required to undergo the demonstration process.

Learn how to register a bottle and can redemption center you plan to open and operate in Massachusetts, and see an example of required signage.

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.

A municipality should submit this form to notify the appropriate MassDEP regional office of any planned household hazardous waste collection event.

A municipality needs to file this form before beginning to operate a collection center.

A city or town must file this form before beginning to operate a collection center.