Regulation  310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Facility Regulations

Date:	06/24/2022
Organization:	Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Regulatory Authority:	M.G.L. Chapter 21A, Sections 2 & 8 M.G.L. Section 111, Section 150A
Official Version:	Massachusetts State Bookstore

Through these regulations, MassDEP aims to prevent pollution, maximize materials reuse, and conserve both natural resources and energy by ensuring the proper handling, transfer, processing and disposal of solid waste.

Current Regulations

These regulations were last amended in June 2022 (special waste). 

► 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations

This is an unofficial version of Commonwealth regulations and is posted here for the convenience of the public. It is not an official statement of the regulations.

Proposed Amendments & Public Comment

None out for public comment at this time.

Recently Promulgated Amendments

June 2022

• 310 CMR 19.061: Special Waste Amendments (showing changes)
  These changes, which took effect in March 2022 as emergency amendments, enabled MassDEP to respond immediately to outbreaks of infectious disease in animals (such as avian influenza).
• MassDEP Response to Comments

October 2021

• 310 CMR 19.000: Waste Disposal Ban Amendments (showing changes)
• Background Document
• MassDEP Response to Public Comments